Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza Prediction: All or nothing for Fortaleza

Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 13, 2025

Atlético and Fortaleza will meet in Belo Horizonte for a postponed match from Round 16. The visitors are close to relegation and urgently need points.

Atlético Mineiro: Form and statistics

Atlético secured an important 4-2 victory against Sport in Recife, climbing to ninth place with 43 points. After 63 minutes, the Miners were losing 2-0, but 20 minutes later, they were incredibly leading 4-2. Atlético started better and could have scored in the 10th minute with a shot from Natanael that hit the post. Sampaoli's team showed ease in creating scoring opportunities, but the defense was not alert, and Sport scored in the 18th minute through Léo Pereira. When the Pernambucanos scored their second goal in the second half, no one in the stadium expected Atlético to win. However, five minutes later, the Miners reduced the deficit with a direct free kick; Hulk struck the ball hard, and goalkeeper Gabriel made the mistake of trying to catch it. The veteran player's goal was the trigger for an epic comeback. Rony made it 2-2 in the 70th minute, Alexsander scored Atlético's third goal in the 81st minute, and two minutes later, Rony scored again, closing the score at 4-2. Atlético Mineiro moved closer to seventh place, the last spot that qualifies for the Copa Libertadores, the club's goal.

Atlético Mineiro: Lineup

Román, Júnior Alonso, and Alan Franco are on duty with their national teams.

🔖Atlético Mineiro starting lineup (4-4-2)

Everson – Saravia, Tressoldi, Vitor Hugo, Arana – Fausto Vera, Igor Gomes, Scarpa, Bernard – Hulk, Dudu

⛔️Out: Júnior Santos, Lyanco, Cuello (injured), Román, Alonso, Alan Franco (national team)

👤Head Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

Fortaleza: Form and statistics

Fortaleza drew 2-2 at home with Grêmio in another night of suffering for the home fans. The Cearenses remain in the relegation zone, five points behind Vitória, the first team outside the Z4. Fortaleza has one game in hand, specifically this one against Atlético Mineiro, and could thus reduce the gap. Needless to say, this game at the Arena MRV is vital for Fortaleza. Against Grêmio, Martín Palermo's team opened the scoring in the 5th minute through Bareiro, and everything seemed to be heading for a victory. However, the Gaúchos equalized in the 14th minute with the most bizarre goal of the entire competition. Goalkeeper Brenno grabbed the ball and placed it on the ground without realizing that Vinicius was waiting sneakily behind him. The striker took advantage of the incredible mistake and scored for Grêmio. Obviously, a goal conceded in this manner affects any team, and the visitors turned the score around in the 32nd minute with a goal by Marlon. In the 65th minute, Matheus Pereira made it 2-2 for Fortaleza with a superb free kick, giving hope for a comeback. The Cearenses tried to score the winning goal, but their anxiety did not help.

Fortaleza: Lineup

Matheus Pereira was sent off in the last minute of the game against Grêmio. Brítez and Bareiro are also suspended after receiving their third yellow card.

🔖Fortaleza starting lineup (4-4-2)

Brenno – Mancuso, Gazal, Gastón Ávila, Bruno Pacheco – Pierre, Lucas Sasha, Pochettino – Crispim – Breno Lopes, Deyverson

⛔️Out: João Ricardo, Marinho, Rodrigo, Martínez, Benvenuto, Weverson (injured), Brítez, Bareiro, Matheus Pereira (suspended), Kuscevic (national team)

👤Head Coach: Martín Palermo

Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have met 22 times, and Atlético Mineiro holds the upper hand. The Rooster won 10 matches, while the Lion won 7. On five occasions, the games ended in a draw. 

Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza: Betting tips & Odds

• Fortaleza has scored first in its last four matches. You can bet that Fortaleza will be the first team to score for 2.75 at Bet365;
• Neither team has lost in its last four games. You can bet on a draw for 3.72 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won five times in Fortaleza's last six games. You can bet on a match with no more than two goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.79 at 1xBet.

Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza match prediction 13 November 2025

Atlético is the favorite because they are playing at home, are in good form, and have better players. However, in this game, the Miners will not be able to count on three players who are with their national teams. On the other hand, Fortaleza is the clear underdog. The Cearenses are in a dramatic situation, fighting to escape relegation, and therefore may either show nerves or fight bravely for survival. I'm going to take a chance and believe that Fortaleza can get a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.72 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 1.90 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 7.00 at Bet365.