- Atletico form: Atletico Mineiro have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Juventud form: Juventud Piedras have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Home form: Atletico Mineiro have won their only recent home match (2-1).
Odds-on favorites Atletico must avoid upset
With Copa Sudamericana Group B 2026 wide open, both Atletico Mineiro and Juventud Piedras could use a win to push their ambitions forward on Thursday when they meet in the late game.
Fourth-placed Atletico, who lost their opening group game, will be looking to get back on track against third-placed Juventud, who currently sit above them with one point from one game, a draw.
Atletico claimed their only victory so far on their home field when defeating CA Paranaense 2-1 in the Serie A 2026, but they’ve come unstuck twice since then.
Eduardo Dominguez has overseen a change to a more structured, possession-based approach since taking over in February 2026, but the home side haven’t always clicked in that system yet.
Juventud Piedras will look to frustrate and counter-attack
Juventud, meanwhile, are a pragmatic outfit that likes to stay compact and defend in numbers when not in possession - a policy that can cause teams that like to have the ball problems.
Sebastian Mendez has done a good job since arriving in October 2025, instilling discipline in his team and making them a threat on the counter.
Juventud’s most recent game was a 1-0 win at home to CA Progreso Montevideo in the Liga AUF Uruguaya - Apertura 2026 last time out.
With a home win priced at a very short 1.3, the Atletico offense and Juventud’s set-piece threat should ensure both teams get on the scoreboard in this one.
The odds of 2.05 on both teams to score (Yes) are tempting, but the price of 1.64 for over 2.5 goals is our main selection, given how Atletico should dominate possession and create chances in the match.
- Leonel Roldan is Juventud’s top scorer in the Copa Sudamericana with 1 goal, but Alejo Cruz has been their most influential player with 1 assist so far.
- Fernando Mimbacas has been in hot streak for the visitors, however, scoring 3 of their last 4 goals across all competitions.
- Dudu has the same number of goals in this Copa Sudamericana group as Leonel Roldan (1) and will lead Atletico’s attack on Thursday, but the visitors will have enough quality on the field to cause the hosts problems.
