Cuiaba vs Athletic-MG

28 September 2025 · Brasileirão Série B · 2025 · Referee Maguielson Lima Barbosa

Full time 2 – 1

Half-time: 1–1

  • Bruno Alves 34’
  • Juan Christian 69’
  • David Braga 21’

Match summary

Cuiaba came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Athletic-MG. It was 1-1 at half-time.

David Braga put Athletic-MG ahead with a header in the 21st minute, Bruno Alves equalised with a header in the 34th minute, and Juan Christian won it in the 69th minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: Cuiaba created 1.59 expected goals (xG) from 15 shots, Athletic-MG 1.38 from 12.

Match stats

47% Possession 53%
15 Shots 12
6 Shots on target 6
5 Corners 2
358 Passes 415
84.4% Pass accuracy 83.6%
14 Tackles 4
18 Fouls 16
5 Yellow cards 1
2 Offsides 0

Key events

Cuiaba Athletic-MG
0’
R. DuarteManagerArgument
Alan EmpereurArgument
0’
Kick-off
Carlos AlbertoShot on target
10’
21’
David BragaHeader0-1 (Athletic-MG)
33’
Wesley GasolinaTime wasting
Bruno AlvesHeader1-1 (Cuiaba)
34’
Carlos AlbertoShot on target
34’
Jader GentilFoul
37’
Calebe CostaShot on target
43’
Half-time1-1
Second half underway
SanderAlan Empereur
50’
54’
YuriShot on target
54’
Alason CariocaShot on target
58’
Ronaldo TavaresNeto Costa
58’
Rodrigo GeladoAlason Carioca
58’
Welinton TorraoAlessio Da Cruz
Bruno AlvesShot on target
65’
Juan ChristianJader Gentil
67’
Nathan CruzCarlos Alberto
68’
Juan ChristianLeft foot shot2-1 (Cuiaba)
69’
Juan Christian
71’
Lucas MineiroPatrick De Lucca
76’
Guilherme MarianoDavid
77’
80’
Guilherme CachoeiraYuri
80’
Francisco GeraldesFabrício Isidoro
82’
David BragaShot on target
89’
Welinton TorraoShot on target
Alejandro MartínezFoul
90+2’
90+3’
Welinton TorraoShot on target
MateusinhoOff the ball foul
90+5’
Full-time2-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.59 1.38 21’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), 0-1 21’ 34’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), 1-1 34’ 69’ Juan Christian (Cuiaba), 2-1 69’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.59 1.38 21’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), 0-1 Braga 21’ 34’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), 1-1 Alves 34’ 69’ Juan Christian (Cuiaba), 2-1 Christian 69’
Cuiaba 1.59 xGAthletic-MG 1.38 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Athletic-MG attacking Cuiaba attacking 
34’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), open play, 0.57 xG, goal 21’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.55 xG, goal 89’ Welinton Torrao (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.41 xG, saved 69’ Juan Christian (Cuiaba), open play, 0.34 xG, goal 34’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.30 xG, saved 10’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.09 xG, saved 54’ Yuri (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.10 xG, saved 60’ Patrick De Lucca (Cuiaba), set piece, 0.10 xG, blocked 20’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), set piece, 0.08 xG, blocked 85’ Ronaldo Tavares (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.06 xG, off target 82’ Guilherme Cachoeira (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 82’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 60’ Alejandro Martínez (Cuiaba), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 2’ Mateusinho (Cuiaba), direct free kick, 0.03 xG, blocked 54’ Alason Carioca (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 90+3’ Welinton Torrao (Athletic-MG), set piece, 0.02 xG, saved 9’ Max (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 32’ David (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 65’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), from a corner, 0.02 xG, saved 89’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 83’ Francisco Geraldes (Athletic-MG), from a corner, 0.02 xG, blocked 88’ Max (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 43’ Calebe Costa (Cuiaba), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 90+5’ Unknown (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 63’ Jader Gentil (Cuiaba), set piece, 0.01 xG, blocked 69’ Alejandro Martínez (Cuiaba), from a corner, 0.01 xG, blocked 34’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.01 xG, hit the woodwork 34’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), open play, 0.57 xG, goal 21’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.55 xG, goal 89’ Welinton Torrao (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.41 xG, saved 69’ Juan Christian (Cuiaba), open play, 0.34 xG, goal 34’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.30 xG, saved 60’ Patrick De Lucca (Cuiaba), set piece, 0.10 xG, blocked 10’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.09 xG, saved 54’ Yuri (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.10 xG, saved 20’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), set piece, 0.08 xG, blocked 85’ Ronaldo Tavares (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.06 xG, off target 82’ Guilherme Cachoeira (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.05 xG, blocked 82’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 60’ Alejandro Martínez (Cuiaba), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 2’ Mateusinho (Cuiaba), direct free kick, 0.03 xG, blocked 54’ Alason Carioca (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 90+3’ Welinton Torrao (Athletic-MG), set piece, 0.02 xG, saved 9’ Max (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 65’ Bruno Alves (Cuiaba), from a corner, 0.02 xG, saved 32’ David (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 89’ David Braga (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 83’ Francisco Geraldes (Athletic-MG), from a corner, 0.02 xG, blocked 88’ Max (Cuiaba), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 90+5’ Unknown (Athletic-MG), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 43’ Calebe Costa (Cuiaba), open play, 0.01 xG, saved 63’ Jader Gentil (Cuiaba), set piece, 0.01 xG, blocked 69’ Alejandro Martínez (Cuiaba), from a corner, 0.01 xG, blocked 34’ Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba), open play, 0.01 xG, hit the woodwork
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Cuiaba 5-4-1 Starting XI
Polli
Alves
Costa
Empereur 50’
David 77’
Mateusinho
Gentil 67’
Lucca 76’
Max
Martínez
Alberto 68’
Athletic-MG 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
Adriel
Yuri 80’
Jhonathan
Ajul
Gasolina
Isidoro 80’
Lindes
Carioca 58’
Braga
Cruz 58’
Costa 58’

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
Luan Polli
90′ 5 1 14 – – – – –
Defenders6 players
Mateusinho
90′ 1 – – 5 2 16 – – –
Bruno Alves
90′ 2 1 1 6 3 48 2 1 – –
Calebe Costa
90′ – – – – – 58 1 – – –
Alan Empereur Taken off
50′ 1 – – 5 3 31 1 – –
Sander Came on as a substitute
40′ – – – – – 23 – – – –
Guilherme Mariano Came on as a substitute
13′ 1 – – 1 – 7 – – – –
Midfielders7 players
Max
90′ – 1 29 2 0.05 1 3 1 1 – –
Alejandro Martínez
90′ – – 26 3 0.01 1 2 6 4 3
David Taken off
77′ – – 16 – 0.00 – 1 5 5 5 –
Patrick De Lucca Taken off
76′ – – 28 – 0.00 1 3 2 1 – –
Jader Gentil Taken off
67′ – – 28 – 0.01 2 – 4 2 2
Carlos Alberto Taken off
68′ – – 4 – 0.00 1 – 2 – – –
Lucas Mineiro Came on as a substitute
14′ – – 10 – 0.01 1 – 2 1 – –
Forwards2 players
Juan Christian Came on as a substitute
23′ 1 – 1 1 0.34 0.00 – 7 2 13
Nathan Cruz Came on as a substitute
22′ – – – – – 0.01 – – – 7 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Cuiaba DWDWD
Athletic-MG WDWLL

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Athletic-MG 0-2 Cuiaba, 31 May 25 Next meeting: Athletic-MG 0-0 Cuiaba, 09 May 26  All Cuiaba vs Athletic-MG meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk. Referee data before 2025/26 from the Transfermarkt datasets project.