More markets for the Copa do Brasil game, scheduled for August 25 at 8:00 PM ET.
Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro renew their heated Minas Gerais derby in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals on August 26, with both sides navigating key absences and contrasting league form. Cruzeiro sits fifth in the 2026 Série A after a 9-6-7 record, showing improved recent results while claiming the Campeonato Mineiro title via a 1-0 win over Atlético in March that featured a mass brawl resulting in 23 red cards. Atlético Mineiro occupies 11th place with an 8-5-8 mark and more inconsistent away performances. Multiple injuries hamper each roster, including Cruzeiro’s Luis Sinisterra, Gabriel Pec, and goalkeeper Cássio alongside Atlético’s Gustavo Scarpa, Léo Duarte, and Patrick Silva. The single-elimination format and home advantage for Cruzeiro at this stage amplify the stakes in a matchup defined by physical intensity and limited recent clean-sheet trends.