Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Copa Libertadores
In the 5th round of the Copa Libertadores group stage on May 20, 2026, Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro will face each other. Both teams need a win to avoid risking their place in the tournament playoffs.
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Argentine giant finished second in the Primera. Currently, they have confidently secured a spot in the Apertura playoffs. The visitors from Belo Horizonte delighted fans by climbing to third place in Serie A, but now find themselves near the bottom of the table, at risk of being dragged into a relegation battle.
Meanwhile, Paredes and company started with two wins, over Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil. But then they stumbled, losing to their current opponent away. They repeated the 0-1 scoreline in Ecuador.
Arthur Jorge's side claimed 1-0 victories in Ecuador and against this same opponent thanks to solid defending. However, between those wins, they lost 1-2 at home to the Chileans. In the rematch with Universidad Católica, they had to settle for a goalless draw.
Previous Matches: Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
In four of the first five head-to-head meetings, the Buenos Aires giant came out on top, with one draw. However, the last two encounters ended in victories for the Brazilians.
It is unlikely the clubs will deliver a spectacular show. Expect "under 2.5 total goals" (odds – 1.6).
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro: Key Stats and Trends
- Boca Juniors have lost two in a row
- On average, Boca Juniors score 1.41 and concede 0.71 goals per match
- 47% of Boca Juniors matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.12
- Cruzeiro have won two out of four matches
- On average, Cruzeiro score 1.31 and concede 1.63 goals per match
- 63% of Cruzeiro matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.94
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro: Probable Starting Lineups
Boca Juniors play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Brey - Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Weigandt - Aranda, Delgado, Paredes, Ascacíbar, Bareiro, Merentiel
Cruzeiro play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Otavio - Kaiki Bruno, Jesus, Fabricio Bruno, Fagner - Gerson, Romero - Christian, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo - Kaio Jorge
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