Chapecoense vs Cruzeiro prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 3, 2026
Brazil Cup
In the Round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup on August 3, 2026, Chapecoense and Cruzeiro will play their first match. The home side are struggling in the league but may try to please their fans in this competition.
Chapecoense vs Cruzeiro: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Santa Catarina has finally earned the right to return to the country's top division. However, they are finding it tough at a higher level. In the first 20 rounds, they managed just one win, and since mid-spring, even draws have been rare. After losing to Flamengo, they drew 2-2 with Santos.
The Belo Horizonte team finished in the top 3 of last season's Brasileirao with 70 points. This year, they have smoothly advanced to the Copa Libertadores playoffs. Domestically, after an uncertain start, they've improved as well, including wins over Internacional and Coritiba, though they did lose to Botafogo between those victories.
In the cup, the newly promoted Brasileirao side lost 0-1 to Botafogo. But at home in the second leg, they scored twice without conceding and moved on. Villarreal and company had a slightly tougher previous round: after a 2-2 draw at Goias, they secured a 1-0 win at home.
Previous Matches: Chapecoense vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings, with one draw.
The hosts are very weak. The visitors should live up to their favorite status and win (odds – 1.95).
Chapecoense vs Cruzeiro: Key Statistics and Trends
- Chapecoense have lost five of their last nine matches
- On average, Chapecoense score 0.95 goals and concede 2.05 goals per match
- 60% of Chapecoense's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
- Cruzeiro have won four of their last six matches
- On average, Cruzeiro score 1.29 goals and concede 1.43 goals per match
- 62% of Cruzeiro's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.71 goals per match
Chapecoense vs Cruzeiro: Probable Starting Lineups
Chapecoense line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Mateus - Bruno Pacheco, Eduardo Doma, Rafael Thyere, Marcos Vinicius - Camilo, Bruno Mathias - Giovanni Augusto, Marcinho, Enio - Bolasie
Cruzeiro line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Otavio - Kaiki Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Fabricio Bruno, Fagner - Lucas Romero, Gerson - Cristian, Mateus Pereira, Kenny Arroyo - Villarreal
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