Godoy Cruz vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction for the Match on August 22, 2025

Godoy Cruz vs Atletico Mineiro: Prediction and odds on the Match on 22 August 2025

Godoy Cruz has a mountain to climb as they welcome Atlético Mineiro for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2025 Round of 16 at Estadio Feliciano Gambarte. Cruz trails 2-1 on aggregate after what looked like a dream night in Brazil slipped away. Valencia’s first-half strike gave them hope, but Mineiro’s Tomás Cuello and Hulk flipped the script in the second half, showing exactly why the Brazilians are considered heavyweights in this competition.

Things haven’t been any easier for Godoy Cruz since then. Their defeat to River Plate in the league marked a third straight loss, and confidence is clearly an issue heading into this decisive clash. Atlético Mineiro, meanwhile, is also licking their wounds after a 3-1 league loss to Grêmio, a game that saw them finish with nine men after two red cards. The focus for the teams right now is making it to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, and we are more than excited to witness the spectacle that is about to unfold on Friday. My prediction for this game, just like the first leg, goals will flow. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Godoy Cruz: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LLLDD

Godoy Cruz is having it really bad, with no victories in their last 7 games across all competitions. Three consecutive defeats in their last three games make it even worse, and their approach to this game might take a different turn. Their start to the new Argentine league campaign has been far from ideal as well, three draws and two losses from five matches leave them hovering just above bottom-placed Independiente. Their latest setback came against River Plate, who handed them a 4-2 defeat in a game that further affirmed their struggles defensively.

In the Copa Sudamericana, Godoy Cruz Millonarios finished strong with an unbeaten record throughout the group stage. They won 3 games and drew three from the six games played, scoring the most goals in Group D (10) and conceding 5. The first leg against Atletico Mineiro ended in a frustrating goalless defeat; they were pegged from a goal up and ultimately lost the game by a 2-1 scoreline. 

Godoy Cruz Lineup

Solari is likely to continue the 4-1-4-1 system, with Auzmendi as the lone striker upfront to be supported by Altamira and Andino on the wings. 

Player to watch out for: Agustin Auzmendi 

28-year-old forward Agustin Auzmendi is the man to watch out for in Godoy Cruz’s team. Auzmendi has three goals to his name so far in the Copa Sudamericana and three goals so far in the league. 

🔖Godoy Cruz starting lineup (4-1-4-1)

Petroli – Juan Meli, Mendoza, Rasmussen, Lucas Arce – Poggi – Fernandez, Andino, Altamira, Nicolas Fernandez – Auzmendi

⛔️Out: Tomas Pozzo ( injured)

👤Head Coach: Solari

Atletico Mineiro: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LWDLW

Atlético Mineiro hit a bump with a 1-3 loss to Grêmio in Série A, made worse by red cards to Tomas Cuello and Junior Alonso, who are now suspended and will miss their next league game. Atletico Mineiro have had an average performance in the league as they are currently 11th placed with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses from the 18 games played. 

In the Copa Sudamericana, they finished as runners-up in Group H with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 11 goals and conceding 6, and earning a total of 9 points from a possible 18. Mineiro leads 2-1 on aggregate after their dream came through with a comeback victory in Brazil last week. Valencia’s first-half strike gave Godoy Cruz hope, but Mineiro’s Tomás Cuello and Hulk flipped the script in the second half, showing exactly why the Brazilians are considered heavyweights in this competition. Mineiro has the advantage heading into this game, but for how long?

Atletico Mineiro Lineup

Coach Cuca rested some key players over the week for this game. He has his full team back, except for a few players whom he can do without. The team will aim to replicate that performance in the first leg. 

Player to watch out for: Ivan Franco 

Hulk is the man to watch out for in this team. The 39-year-old striker turned the first leg with a clinical goal and has 3 goals in the Sudamericana. He is also making strides in the league, with 4 goals and three assists so far in the Brasileirão. 

🔖Atletico Mineiro starting lineup (4-3-3)

Everson – Natanael, Lyanco, Alonso, Arana – Alan Franco, Gabriel Menino, Scarpa – Hulk, Rony, Cuello

⛔️Out: Cadu, Renzo Saravia, Fausto Vera (injured). 

👤Head Coach: Cuca 

Godoy Cruz vs Atlético Mineiro: head to head statistics

Atlético Mineiro are unbeaten against Godoy Cruz, with 2 wins, including a 4-1 rout in 2017. 

Godoy Cruz vs Atlético Mineiro: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Atletico Mineiro in their last three meetings, and the option for Mineiro to win is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.56;
• Both teams are without a clean sheet in their last three respective games, and the option for both teams to score in this game is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.98;
• Some experts believe that Godoy Cruz will win because of their home advantage, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 2.90 odds;

Godoy Cruz vs Atlético Mineiro match prediction 22 August 2025

The first leg was a tight duel, with both teams giving their all on the field of play. Mineiro had the most possession in the game, with the most shots on target in the game as well. Godoy Cruz will attack from the sound of the referee’s whistle, and I believe this game will be very offensive, with both teams aiming for goals. I still maintain that Atletico Mineiro will make it to the quarterfinals, but they will face a very big challenge in Godoy Cruz on Friday. My first prediction is for both teams to find the net. Secondly, we can look at a win or draw for Godoy Cruz, and a total of over 1.5 goals for Mineiro. 

Our match prediction is for Atletico Mineiro to win either half for a coefficient of 1.84 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is both teams to score for a coefficient of 1.98 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, a total of over 9 corners for 1.63 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.