Cruzeiro vs Atlético-MG Betting Tips
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro has used throughout the year the strategy of leaving the Brasileirão in third plane prioritizing the dispute of the Copa Libertadores of America and the Brazil Cup. If there was any doubt that this planning could be adjusted due to the local rivalry, it was dispelled on the night of Wednesday, August 12, shortly after the team defeated Palmeiras, 1-0, at Allianz Parque in São Paulo .
At the press conference held after the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, coach Mano Menezes said that there are no conditions to put on the field his titular team. That’s because Cruzeiro will face next Wednesday, September 19, Boca Juniors, in Argentina, in the opening of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores of America.The rivalry with the Rooster is a very small reason to take the risk of losing players to a much more important duel since in the Brazilian Championship the club does not have great objectives. With four draws in the last five matches, he is in modest seventh place with 33 points (eight wins, nine draws and seven losses). The difference for the International, leader, is 16 points. With 14 days to go, this is a situation that, in practice, is irreversible.
So the classic will be looked at as a game-workout. This starting profile can provide an opportunity for the forward Sassá. He has undergone knee surgery and has not operated since July. This week he resumed training with the group. It does not, however, have conditions to act during 90 minutes. In this way, it would be related to the reservation bank entering the final stage.
The same could happen with Lucas Romero, recovered from injury. The Argentine, however, was out for less time and is in better physical condition. So it has chances of being scaled among the starters. The probable team of Cruzeiro for the classic is: Rafael; Ezequiel, Manoel, Murilo and Marcelo Hermes; Lucas Romero and Ariel Cabral; Bruno Silva, Mancuello and David; Raniel.
Atlético-MG
The two victories in the final rounds have given Atlético-MG fans the hopes of reaching the title. After beating Sao Paulo (1 to 0) and Atletico-PR (3 to 1), the Rooster reached 41 points. They are eight less than the International, who is at the top of the leaderboard.
Although the cold mathematics says that victories are worth the same three points in front of each of the 19 opponents of Serie A of Brasileirão, reality shows that the points conquered against Cruzeiro are worth a little more. They are part of the “Premium” package, which brings confidence as a bonus.
For this reason, Adilson decided to anticipate even the medical department of Atletico-MG and guaranteed his presence in the classic. He left the match against Atletico-PR in the 32 minutes of the second half with muscle aches. But he assured that this is very little to get him out of Sunday’s showdown.
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The classic miner had 62 occurrences in Brasileirão. The Rooster won 24 times, including the 1-0 who scored in the first round of the current season. Cruzeiro won 20 matches. Ties were recorded 18 times.
Even when one team is in better shape than another, the classic diminishes responsibility. In the case of that Sunday, however, the escalation of reserves by the government increases the obligation of victory of Atletico MG. More than adding three points in the table, the game is for the Rooster a kind of statement that the team has ambition to reach the title. The performance of the reserves of the Raposa in the Brasileirão makes that the prognosis in the victory of the alvinegro is the best option for the game.
Bet Tips: Atlético-MG
Odds: 2.40
