Coritiba vs Cruzeiro prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
In the 21st round of the Brazilian Serie A on July 31, 2026, Coritiba will face Cruzeiro. The hosts will try to claim a victory.
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro: Team News and Expert Analysis
Coritiba spent the last two years in Serie B. However, after winning it last season, they returned and have looked solid at the higher level, winning more often than losing and staying in the top part of the table, although they were eliminated from the cup after losing to Santos. They’ve also lost to Palmeiras and played out a goalless draw with Red Bull Bragantino.
The team from Belo Horizonte finished third in last year’s Serie A with 70 points. Thanks to this, they returned to the Copa Libertadores, where the Brazilians finished second in their group with eleven points and reached the playoffs. In the domestic league, they went into the break with a balanced record—six wins, six draws, and six losses. They also sold their top scorer, Cristian, in the summer. Without him, they still managed to beat Internacional, but lost at home to Botafogo.
The Brasileirão newcomer maintains a balance: scoring an average of 1.25 goals per match and conceding 1.35. Matheus Pereira and company average 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Coritiba vs Cruzeiro
Coritiba has won both of the last head-to-head meetings, including one in February.
The visitors look more confident overall. We back them to win with a "draw no bet" option (odds – 1.60).
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro: Key Statistics and Trends
- Coritiba has lost two of their last three matches
- 45% of Coritiba's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.6
- Cruzeiro has won twice in their last four matches
- 65% of Cruzeiro's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro: Possible Starting Lineups
Coritiba plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pedro Rangel – Bruno Melo, Thiago Kosser, Jaci, Tinga – Thiago Santos, Vini Paulista – Breno, Josué, Pedro Rocha – Lucas Ronier
Cruzeiro plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Otavio – Rojas, Jonathan Jesus, Fabricio Bruno, Fagner – Sinisterra, Mateus Henrique, Romero, Marquinhos – Caio Jorge, Bruno Rodrigues
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