Corinthians vs Cruzeiro prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
In the 23rd round of Brazil's Serie A on August 17, 2026, Corinthians and Cruzeiro will face off. The home team will try to secure a win against a tough opponent.
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Team News and Expert Analysis
The São Paulo club saved last season by winning the cup—they finished 13th in the league. In addition to the trophy, this success granted them a spot in the Copa Libertadores. There, the Brazilians advanced to the playoffs, where they faced Rosario Central. Earlier in the cup, they traded wins with Internacional but scored fewer goals and were eliminated. However, their league performance saw some improvement: in the previous round, they defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-0.
The team from Belo Horizonte surprisingly finished third last season with 70 points. As a result, they also qualified for the Copa Libertadores—starting the playoffs against Flamengo. Domestically, a dip in form was expected. Nonetheless, they managed to win in recent rounds, including against Mirassol. In the cup, they also emerged victorious over Chapecoense.
This season's cup winner is playing rather dull football—scoring only 1.09 goals per match while conceding 0.91. Arthur Jorge’s side has a negative record: 1.36 goals scored but 1.41 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
In the last nine meetings, both teams have three wins each.
The home side is favored, but overall both teams are not particularly entertaining, so the "total under 2.5 goals" bet (odds – 1.66) is recommended.
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Key Stats and Trends
- Corinthians have won two in a row
- 45% of Corinthians matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Cruzeiro have won three of their last four matches
- 64% of Cruzeiro matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.77
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Probable Starting Lineups
Corinthians play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Hugo Souza – Matheus Bidu, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, Mateusinho – Andre, Allan – Zakaria Labyad, Breno Bidon, Caio Cesar – Yuri Alberto
Cruzeiro play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Otavio – Gabriel Rojas, Jonathan Jesus, Fabricio Bruno, Fagner – Gerson, Matheus Henrique, Matheus Pereira, Luis Sinisterra, Gabriel Pec, Caio Jorge
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