It’s almost time for Copa Sudamericana action on Friday when Atlético Mineiro will be taking on Caracas.
Our Atlético Mineiro v Caracas predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - plus the latest match odds.
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Form Guide
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Atlético Mineiro
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Atlético Mineiro will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following the 3-2 Serie A victory versus Fluminense.
In that match, Atlético Mineiro had 55% possession and 14 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. For Atlético Mineiro, the goalscorers were Rubens (77'), Júnior Santos (84') and Igor Gomes (94'). At the other end, Fluminense got 5 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. Agustín Canobbio (56') and Kevin Serna (88') scored for Fluminense.
Atlético Mineiro have been finding it hard to keep clean sheets lately, but they’ve also found ways to score goals themselves. Looking at their last 6 games, Atlético Mineiro have conceded in 5 of them as well as scoring in 6 of those games.
Caracas
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After being defeated in their last game at the hands of Cienciano in Copa Sudamericana competition, Caracas and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.
In that match, Caracas managed 34% possession and 3 attempts on goal with 1 on target. Cienciano had 30 shots on goal with 11 of them on target. Gaspar Gentile (15') scored for Cienciano.
Caracas have regularly broken through opposing defences of late, scoring 7 times in their last 6 matches. This doesn’t mask the fact that Caracas have had their own issues at the back, also conceding in 6 of those same games. We will have to find out if that trend will end up being sustained into this next match.
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Head to head
The previous league encounter between these clubs was Copa Sudamericana match day 3 on 24/04/2025 when the final score was Caracas 1-1 Atlético Mineiro.
On that day, Caracas had 39% possession and 7 attempts at goal with 3 on target. The scorer was Jeriel De Santis (66').
On the other side, Atlético Mineiro had 17 attempts on goal with 4 on target.
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Team News: Atlético Mineiro
Cadu (Torn knee ligaments), Gabriel Menino (Inflammation of ligaments in the knee) and Guilherme Arana (Thigh problems) are unavailable for Atlético Mineiro gaffer Cuca Stival.
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Team News: Caracas
Due to a completely injury-free squad available for selection, the Caracas boss has zero fitness worries whatsoever coming into this match.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Atlético Mineiro will most probably be able to create a high number of chances and successful shots on target.
Conversely, Caracas could well find it tough to find the back of the net - but, we do see them scoring as well.
Therefore, we are anticipating a 3-1 margin for Atlético Mineiro at full-time.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds in the win-draw-win market, staking on Atlético Mineiro can be had for 1.13, backing the game finishing all-square is 7.5 and taking a punt on the win for Caracas is 21. Those are the best of the market prices that can be secured at the moment.
Andre Moura,
12:00 12/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Atlético Mineiro
Formed: 1908
Stadium: Arena MRV (46,000)
Captain: Givanildo Hulk
Chairman: Sérgio Coelho
Manager: Cuca Stival
Competitions: Serie A position 12, Copa do Brasil (Third Round), Copa Sudamericana (Group H)
🔑 Star Man: Rony
Normally taking to the field in the Right Wing position, Rony was born in Magalhães Barata, Brazil. Having played his first senior match for Albirex Niigata in the 2017 season, the accomplished Forward has hit 2 league goals in this Série A 2025 campaign to date coming from a total of 8 appearances.