Atlético Mineiro vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Wed, 12 Nov '25)

The stage is set for an exciting encounter in the Brasileirão Betano at the Arena MRV Brazil on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. As we anticipate this clash, one can't help but delve into the stats to uncover which team might have the upper hand. Are Atlético Mineiro and Fortaleza evenly matched, or do the numbers paint a different picture? Let's break it down.

In their previous head-to-head meetings, neither team has managed to claim victory, with all their last three encounters ending in a stalemate. Most recently, on 23 July 2025, they played to a draw yet again. Both Atlético Mineiro and Fortaleza come into this game on the back of draws in their last outings—Atlético Mineiro holding Internacional to a goalless draw, while Fortaleza played out a 2-2 draw with Itapipoca. In the current league standings, Atlético Mineiro are positioned 13th, whereas Fortaleza find themselves at a challenging 18th.

Key Players to Watch: Atlético Mineiro's goal-scoring prowess will heavily rely on Hulk, their top scorer with 4 goals this season. Conversely, Fortaleza will lean on the playmaking abilities of M. Pereira, who leads the team with 3 assists. When it comes to individual performances, Atlético Mineiro boasts Rubens with a rating of 7.33, closely followed by Ruan and Everson with scores of 7.26 and 7.23, respectively. Meanwhile, Fortaleza's João Ricardo shines with a rating of 7.3, joined by Lucas Crispim and Vinicius Silvestre, both with 7.15.

Tactical Insights: Will possession play a decisive role in this match? Atlético Mineiro edges ahead with an average possession of 53.47%, compared to Fortaleza's 46.43%. If corners become a factor, Fortaleza slightly surpasses their opponent, averaging 6 corners per match against Atlético Mineiro's 5.67. Disciplinary aspects could also impact the game, as Atlético Mineiro have notched up 81 yellow cards and 6 red cards, compared to Fortaleza's 85 yellow and the same number of red cards, 6.

Given the formidable attacking threat from Hulk and the solid individual performances across the board, Atlético Mineiro seem primed to capitalize on their slight edge in possession. Despite the resilience and creativity in Fortaleza's ranks, the scales tip in favor of Atlético Mineiro. Could this be their time to break the cycle and finally secure a victory in this fixture? Based on current stats and form, Atlético Mineiro are poised to emerge victorious.