Lanus vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction and Betting Tips


The Defensores del Chaco Stadium will host in 2025 South American Cup ending like Lanus and Atlético Mineiro go for glory on saturday. This will be the first meeting between the two sides since the Brazilian side secured a 4-3 victory in the 2014 CONMEBOL Cup Winners' Cup final and another action-packed game is set for this weekend.

Lanus enjoyed a dominant run in the Copa Sudamericana group stage as they recorded three wins and three draws in their six games to finish four points clear at the top of Group G.

Mauricio Pellegrino's men brushed aside Central Córdoba and Fluminense in the last 16 to set up a thrilling clash with Universidad de Chile in the semi-finals, where they secured a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Lanus head into Saturday's clash on the back of a 3-1 win over Atlético Tucuman in the final game of the Argentinian Liga Profesional Clausura regular season, securing second place in the table to book their place in the playoffs.

Atlético Mineiro, meanwhile, managed two wins and three draws from six games in the Sudamericana group stage to pick up nine points and finish second in Group H, before beating Colombian side Atlético Bucaramanga on penalties in the playoffs.

Jorge Sampaoli's men defeated Godoy Cruz and Bolívar en route to the semi-finals, where they secured a thrilling 4-2 aggregate victory over Independiente Del Valle to reach their first South American final.

Back home, Mineiro are currently 11th in Brazil's Serie A standings, and Saturday's win could mark the starting point for a much-needed turnaround at domestic level.

Lanus vs Atletico Mineiro Head to head and key numbers

  • This will be the fifth meeting between Lanus and Atlético Mineiro, with each of their previous four encounters in CONMEBOL competitions.
  • Atlético Mineiro has prevailed in the history of this match, with three wins and a draw in the four previous meetings between the two teams.
  • Lanus are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 games in all competitions, with eight wins and four draws since September 13.
  • Atlético Mineiro have won just one of their last 11 away games in all competitions, while losing seven and drawing three since the end of August.

Prediction Lanus vs Atletico Mineiro

With continental glory on the line, expect Lanus and Atlético Mineiro to throw their weight behind the effort at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco as they look to clinch the title.

Atlético Mineiro not only have history on their side, but also have a slightly superior squad on paper, and we're backing them to claim their first South American title this weekend.

prediction: Lanus 1-2 Atletico Mineiro

Lanus vs Atletico Mineiro Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result: Atlético Mineiro wins

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in three of Mineiro's most recent four games)

Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes (Both teams have scored in four of Lanus' last five games)