Atletico Mineiro vs Atletico Bucaramanga Prediction for the Match on July 25, 2025

Atletico Mineiro vs Atletico Bucaramanga: Prediction and odds on the Match on 25 July 2025

Atlético Mineiro returns to the Arena MRV for the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana 2025 playoff tie, carrying a slim 1-0 advantage over Atlético Bucaramanga. That lead comes courtesy of Hulk’s 68th-minute penalty in the first leg. 

With one foot already in the Round of 16, Mineiro will be looking to finish what they started. Playing at home in Belo Horizonte, where they’ve been tough to beat, the Brazilian side enters as the clear favorite. But they cannot underestimate Bucaramanga. The Colombian side put in a great performance in the first leg and still has everything to play for. This tie is far from over, and with so much on the line, it promises to be an intense battle. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Atletico Mineiro: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LWLWW

Atlético Mineiro eased past Bucaramanga in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana playoff tie, thanks to a calmly taken penalty by Hulk in the 68th minute. The Brazilian veteran forward sent the keeper the wrong way with a cool finish into the bottom right corner. Both sides finished the game with ten men. Alan Franco was dismissed early in the second half after picking up a second yellow card in the 52nd minute, leaving Mineiro to battle with a man down for much of the game. Bucaramanga’s Bayron Duarte later joined him on the sidelines after seeing red in the 88th minute following a heated argument.

In the domestic league, the Miners suffered an indelible defeat against Palmeiras in a game that was evenly matched. Hulk made a name for himself in that game again with a brace, but his brilliance wasn’t enough to give them the 3 points as they eventually fell by 3 goals to 2. They are currently 9th placed in the Brasileiro with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses from the 14 games played. Mineiro headed into this game with a fair advantage and an unbeaten streak at home. 

Atletico Mineiro Lineup

Alan Franco will not be available for this game due to his red card in the first leg encounter. Hulk is on fire for Mineiro with three goals in their last two games. 

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

Everson – Natanael, Lyanco, Junior Alonso, Arana – Ivan Roman, Gabriel Menino, Igor Gomes, Scarpa – Hulk, Rony

👤 Head Coach: Cuca

Atletico Bucaramanga: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LDWWD

Bucaramanga struggled in the Copa Libertadores E, finishing 3rd with a win, 3 draws, and 2 losses from a total of 6 games played in the competition. Their inconsistency landed them in the playoffs of the Sudamericana, where they are now hanging by a thread after a narrow 0-1 defeat to Atletico Mineiro in the first leg. It was a tough result, but far from a knockout blow. This was the Colombian side's first Copa Libertadores appearance since 1998, and they crashed out in the group stage with an abysmal performance. Good thing they still have a chance in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Just one goal separates the sides. Bucaramanga can still turn the tide as it’s only one goal separating the teams.   

Atletico Bucaramanga Lineup

Atletico Bucaramanga: Lineup

Luciano Pons, with three goals in the Copa Libertadores group stage, leads the attack, to be supported by Kevin Londono. Fabian Sambueza and Frank Castaneda will provide the balance and creativity in midfield. Frank Castaneda had two assists to his name in the just-concluded Copa Libertadores, and he might add another to his tally on Friday. 

Bucaramanga starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Quintana – Gutierrez, Romana, Henao, Hinestroza – Castro, Flores– Castaneda, Sambueza, Londono– Luciano Pons

👤Head Coach: Leonel Alvarez

Atletico Mineiro vs Atletico Bucaramanga: head to head statistics

The first leg ended in a victory for Atletico Mineiro, and I believe they might be well on their way to the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. However, we cannot entirely rule out Bucaramanga.

Atletico Mineiro vs Atletico Bucaramanga: Betting Tips & Odds

• Only a single defeat for Bucaramanga in their last six meetings, and the option for Bucaramanga to overturn this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 6.62;
• There were more than 6 corners in the first leg encounter, and the option for a total of over 8.5 corners is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 1.60 odds;
• Some experts believe that Atletico Mineiro will win, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 1.47 odds;

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Mineiro appears to be the favorite for the win, and they might just have secured their place in the Copa Sudamericana play-offs. Mineiro heads into this game with a goal advantage and an unbeaten home record. I strongly believe Mineiro will win this game, and it’s a straight qualification for the hosts. Mineiro will be aggressive on the attack, even with their one-goal advantage, and we should see a high number of increased corners in this game due to the increased attacks. 

Our match prediction is a win for the hosts and a total of under (4.5) goals for a coefficient of 1.77 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a half-time draw for a coefficient of 2.31 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, A total of under 2.5 goals for 1.96 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.