Atletico-MG 2-1 Cuiaba – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Atletico-MG at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie A clash, Regular Season - 28 as Atletico-MG welcome Cuiaba to Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Kick-off is set for Sunday 24 October 2021 at 20:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie A games this season, Atletico-MG have gone 5W 4D 1L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W D W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Atletico-MG, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Atletico-MG's form when playing at home: 9W 1D 0L across 10 games at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto this term (2.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Their home PPG of 2.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.90 — Atletico-MG are significantly better at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto than their overall form suggests.
Cuiaba — All Games: 3W 6D 1L from 10 Serie A fixtures this season — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L D D W D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Cuiaba, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cuiaba away from home this season: 3W 7D 0L from 10 away games — 1.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Atletico-MG at 1.90 PPG versus Cuiaba's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Atletico-MG, 0 for Cuiaba and 0 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 1 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 4 Jul 2021, ended 1–0 with Atletico-MG winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Atletico-MG in-play tendencies (26 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 70% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
Cuiaba in-play tendencies (26 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 22% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (away games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Atletico-MG 50% versus Cuiaba 42%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Atletico-MG 46% | Cuiaba 35%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Atletico-MG 1.29 xG and Cuiaba 0.75 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Atletico-MG attack 1.564 / defence 0.903 | Cuiaba attack 0.805 / defence 0.904. League average goals — home 0.915 / away 1.028. Atletico-MG carry an above-average attack strength of 1.564 — their λ of 1.29 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 26 Atletico-MG games / 27 Cuiaba games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Atletico-MG 47% | Draw 33% | Cuiaba 19%. Fair-value odds: Atletico-MG 2.13 | Draw 3.03 | Cuiaba 5.26. Atletico-MG hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (33%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 40% | Total xG 2.04. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.04 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 40% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Atletico-MG are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. With a 33% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Atletico-MG offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.04 combined xG gives a 33% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 40% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Atletico-MG 50% | Cuiaba 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto • Kick-off: Sunday 24 Oct 2021, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Atletico-MG 47% | Draw 33% | Cuiaba 19% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 40% | xG Atletico-MG 1.29 / Cuiaba 0.75 • Poisson strength factors: Atletico-MG attack 1.564 / def 0.903 | Cuiaba attack 0.805 / def 0.904 | league avg home 0.915 / away 1.028 • Poisson stance: Atletico-MG (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.29
Atletico-MG xG
Expected Goals
0.75
Cuiaba xG
40%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba kick off?
Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba kicked off at 20:00 on Sunday 24 October 2021 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What was the final score in Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba?
Atletico-MG 2 - 1 Cuiaba.
Where is Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What competition is Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba part of?
Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba?
Our statistical model gives Atletico-MG a 47% chance of winning, Cuiaba a 19% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw — making Atletico-MG the favourite.
Will both teams score in Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both Atletico-MG and Cuiaba will score (BTTS).
Will Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico-MG and Cuiaba?
Record (1 meetings): Atletico-MG 1W | Draws 0 | Cuiaba 0W.
What form are Atletico-MG and Cuiaba in?
Atletico-MG (all comps): 5W-4D-1L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-D-W-W-L. Cuiaba (all comps): 3W-6D-1L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-D-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Atletico-MG's attack at 1.56x the league average against Cuiaba's defence at 0.90x — combine the two and it projects 1.29 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Cuiaba's attack versus Atletico-MG's defence, projects 0.75 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 26/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-0 carries the highest individual probability at 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.6%), 1-1 (14.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Atletico-MG Win
47%
2.11
33%
3.02
19%
5.14
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.8%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.0%
Draw
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.29
Atletico-MG xG
Total xG
2.04
0.75
Cuiaba xG
2.11
47%
Home win
3.02
33%
Draw
5.14
19%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.48
60%
BTTS No
1.67
Clean Sheet
47%
2.11
27%
3.65
Win to Nil
22%
4.45
5%
18.74
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.0 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 16.8 | 12.6 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 10.9 | 8.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Atletico-MG and Cuiaba expected to score?
The model projects 1.29 expected goals for Atletico-MG and 0.75 for Cuiaba, a combined total of 2.04.
How confident is the prediction model for Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Atletico-MG come into this having played 26 games, going 17W 5D 4L for 2.15 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-W-W-L. The sample for Atletico-MG is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Cuiaba sit at 1.31 PPG from 26 outings (7W 13D 6L), a run that reads L-D-D-W-D across their last five. The sample for Cuiaba is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Atletico-MG carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.84 PPG clear of Cuiaba — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Atletico-MG's home form reads 10W 1D 1L across 12 games on their own ground, a 2.58 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 2.15 PPG overall — Atletico-MG are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Cuiaba have taken 1.50 points per game from 12 outings (3W 9D 0L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Atletico-MG come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Atletico-MG are averaging 1.62 goals scored and 0.73 conceded per game recently; Cuiaba are on 0.92 scored and 0.92 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Defensively: Atletico-MG have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their games; Cuiaba in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 26 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Atletico-MG
Blended
Cuiaba
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Atletico-MG and Cuiaba in coming into this match?
Atletico-MG have gone 17W 5D 4L in their last 26 games (2.15 PPG), while Cuiaba have gone 7W 13D 6L in their last 26 (1.31 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Atletico-MG at home or Cuiaba away?
Atletico-MG's home record (2.58 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Atletico-MG at home: 2.58 PPG; Cuiaba away: 1.50 PPG.
Have Atletico-MG or Cuiaba been keeping clean sheets recently?
Atletico-MG have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their recent games, Cuiaba in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
8 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to July 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. It has been a while since the last meeting — 17 August 2024, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 11 May 2023, when Atletico-MG won 0-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Atletico-MG's record when hosting Cuiaba specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
6
Atletico-MG
2
Draws
0
Cuiaba
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico-MG and Cuiaba?
From 8 meetings on record, Atletico-MG have won 6, Cuiaba have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Atletico-MG and Cuiaba last play each other?
They last met on 17 August 2024, when Atletico-MG 1-1 Cuiaba.
Who has won more matches between Atletico-MG and Cuiaba?
Atletico-MG have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Atletico-MG see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 58% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Cuiaba see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Atletico-MG 50%, Cuiaba 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Atletico-MG) and 33% (Cuiaba).
On the defensive side: Atletico-MG keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Cuiaba in 58%; Cuiaba in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Atletico-MG home games / Cuiaba away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Atletico-MG play Cuiaba?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Atletico-MG's recent matches and 42% of Cuiaba's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Atletico-MG vs Cuiaba usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Atletico-MG's recent games and 33% of Cuiaba's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Prediction vindicated as Atletico-MG edge out Cuiaba 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Atletico-MG beat Cuiaba 2-1 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Regular Season - 28, in the Serie A. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Atletico-MG 1.29 xG and Cuiaba 0.75 xG, a combined 2.04. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Atletico-MG attack 1.56 / defence 0.90 against Cuiaba attack 0.81 / defence 0.90, drawn from 26/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Atletico-MG 47% | Draw 33% | Cuiaba 19%, with Atletico-MG to win its most likely call at 47%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 33%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 63% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 40% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Atletico-MG 46%, Cuiaba 35%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Atletico-MG's trading profile (26 games, 12 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and conceded here.
Cuiaba's trading profile (26 games, 12 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Atletico-MG arrived the stronger side — 2.15 PPG against 1.31. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Cuiaba (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.67 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.