Atlético Mineiro vs Academia Puerto Cabello prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 28, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on May 28, 2026, Atlético Mineiro will face Academia Puerto Cabello. The loser will end their journey in the tournament.
Atlético Mineiro vs Academia Puerto Cabello: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Brazilian side finished mid-table in last year’s Serie A—ending in eleventh position. Currently, they are not faring much better, essentially hovering just above the relegation zone. The Venezuelans reached the finals of the Clausura, though overall finished only fifth. This season, they barely made it into eighth place in the regular Apertura standings by tie-breakers, but performed well in their group afterwards.
In the Copa, the club from Belo Horizonte looked good only against Juventud: they won at home and drew 2-2 in Uruguay. At the same time, they lost away to both their current opponent and Cienciano. However, when hosting the Peruvians, they secured an important 2-0 victory.
The team from Carabobo state in March had a goalless draw against Monagas in a play-off. Then at home, they managed to beat both their current opponent and Cienciano. However, they lost both in Peru and Uruguay. In the previous round against Juventud, they at least managed a 1-1 draw.
Previous Matches: Atlético Mineiro vs Academia Puerto Cabello
The clubs met for the first time in the opening round.
This kind of opponent, especially at home, should be beaten by more than a minimal margin. We predict a home win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.85).
Atlético Mineiro vs Academia Puerto Cabello: Key Statistics and Trends
- Atlético Mineiro lost two out of their last five matches
- On average, Atlético Mineiro scores 1.24 goals and concedes 1.35 goals per match
- 41% of Atlético Mineiro's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.59
- Academia Puerto Cabello has won two of their last five matches
- On average, Academia Puerto Cabello scores 1.22 goals and concedes 1.17 goals per match
- 67% of Academia Puerto Cabello's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.39
Atlético Mineiro vs Academia Puerto Cabello: Probable Starting Lineups
Atlético Mineiro is expected to play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Everson – Vitor Hugo, Ruan, Lyanco Vojnovic – Renan Lodi, Maicon de Andrade, Franco, Milouski – Bernard, Minda – Cassierra
Academia Puerto Cabello is expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Graterol – Rosales, Obradovic, Ramos, Vargas – Moreno, Bamba, Gonzalez – Castillo, Ponce, Flores
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