Atletico Mineiro will make the trip to Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega for their CONMEBOL Sudamericana opener against Cienciano on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
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Cienciano vs Atletico MG predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Atletico MG opened the scoring in nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
- Five of Cienciano’s last six games featured goals at both ends.
- Atletico MG have nine wins in their last 11 games.
Correct score prediction: Cienciano 1-2 Atletico MG
Atletico MG have a near-perfect record against Peruvian teams, with seven wins and a draw in eight previous clashes. Keeping in mind that they won nine of their last 11 matches, we are confident that the visitors will kick off their Sudamericana campaign with a victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Atletico MG
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is worth mentioning that Cienciano are the only Peruvian team to win the Copa Sudamericana, or any CONMEBOL club competition, for that matter.
They won the Copa Sudamericana in 2003 and the Recopa Sudamericana in 2004.
However, the hosts' best performance since then has been two Round of 16 appearances. They have not gotten past the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana since 2009.
On the other hand, Atletico Mineiro were semifinalists in 2019. While they have never won the Copa Sudamericana, the visitors were Libertadores champions in 2013 and Recopa champions in 2014.
Ahead of this clash, Atletico Mineiro are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds usually have a 50% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that five of Cienciano's last six matches featured goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Atletico Mineiro?
Although this will be the first encounter between these teams, Atletico Mineiro have dominated Peruvian teams in the past with a 7-1-0 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, Cienciano have a 2-1-5 record in eight previous skirmishes with Brazilian opponents.
Cienciano preview: No new absentees
Right-back Pedro Ibanez is still sidelined with an injury for Cienciano and will be unavailable for this game alongside central midfielder Agustin Gonzalez, who is nursing an adductor tear.
Predicted lineup: Bolado (GK), Gomez, Ortiz, Galeano, Estrada, Arias, Gentile, Benitez, Ramua, Romagnoli & Garces.
Peru Liga 1 11/05/25
L
FBC Melgar
2
Cienciano
1
Copa Sudamericana 09/05/25
W
Caracas
1
Cienciano
3
Peru Liga 1 03/05/25
W
Alianza Lima
0
Cienciano
1
Peru Liga 1 29/04/25
W
Sport Huancayo
1
Cienciano
2
Copa Sudamericana 25/04/25
D
Deportes Iquique
2
Cienciano
2
Atletico MG preview: Eyeing their first win of the season
Atletico Mineiro have an almost injury-free squad heading into this clash with only forward Cadu missing out because of a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Everson (GK), Arana, Alonso, Lyanco, Natanael, Scarpa, Franco, Menino, Cuello, Rony & Hulk.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Fluminense
2
Atletico Mineiro
3
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
L
Deportes Iquique
3
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 05/05/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Atletico Mineiro
1
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
D
Maringa FC
2
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 26/04/25
D
Mirassol
2
Atletico Mineiro
2
Player to watch: Hulk
Hulk has been in sensational form in recent months, scoring eight times in his last nine appearances in all competitions. The former Porto forward will be called upon to provide goals on Wednesday.