Cruzeiro will welcome Corinthians to the Governador Magalhães Pinto this weekend, as both teams battle for supremacy. View our free Cruzeiro vs Corinthians predictions below.
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Key stats
- No team has drawn more games than Corinthians in the Serie A this season.
- Four of Cruzeiro's last six, and four of Corinthians’ last five matches featured less than three goals.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in the last three encounters between these teams.
- Corinthians won just one of the last seven skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Cruzeiro 1-1 Corinthians
The spoils were shared in four of Corinthians' last seven matches, and two of their last four games ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cruzeiro are clear favourites
- Cruzeiro: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Corinthians: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Corinthians have been one of the worst travellers in the Serie A this season. They have no wins in seven road games, with two draws and five losses. In contrast, Cruzeiro have been one of the best home teams in the Serie A, with a perfect five wins from five at home.
Bearing that in mind, Cruzeiro are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds usually have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that five of Corinthians' last seven matches featured goals at both ends. Given that both teams scored in the last three meetings between these sides, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Another low-scoring affair on the cards?
Meetings between these teams have mostly been on the low-scoring side, especially at this stadium. In fact, Corinthians’ last six trips to the Governador Magalhães Pinto went below the 2.5-goal line. Moreover, Cruzeiro have had Corinthians' number in recent years, as they lost just one of the last seven clashes between these sides.
Brazil Serie A 20/08/23
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Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 16/04/23
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 19/10/19
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 08/06/19
Cruzeiro
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 14/11/18
Cruzeiro
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Team news and form guide
Cruzeiro: Looking to maintain their perfect home record
There are no new absentees for Cruzeiro, besides Rafael Silva (thigh), Juan Dinenno (groin), and Jose Cifuentes (Copa America).
Predicted lineup: Anderson (GK), Kaiki, Marcelo, Ivaldo, Palacios, Ramiro, Romero, Silva, Gomes, Pereira & Veron.
Brazil Serie A 04/10/24
L
Fluminense
1
Cruzeiro
0
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
D
Vasco da Gama
1
Cruzeiro
1
Copa Sudamericana 27/09/24
D
Libertad Asuncion
1
Cruzeiro
1
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
D
Cuiaba
0
Cruzeiro
0
Copa Sudamericana 20/09/24
W
Libertad Asuncion
0
Cruzeiro
2
Corinthians: Sights set on their first away win of the season
Carlos Miguel, Fagner and Diego Palacios are still in the recovery room, while Angel Romero and Felix Torres are away on international duty.
Predicted lineup: Donelli (GK), Hugo, Caca, Henrique, Mana, Raniele, Bidon, Wesley, Garro, Silva & Alberto.
Copa do Brasil 03/10/24
L
Flamengo
1
Corinthians
0
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
L
Sao Paulo
3
Corinthians
1
Copa Sudamericana 25/09/24
W
Fortaleza
0
Corinthians
3
Brazil Serie A 21/09/24
W
Atletico GO
0
Corinthians
3
Copa Sudamericana 18/09/24
W
Fortaleza
0
Corinthians
2
Player to watch: Rodrigo Garro
Rodrigo Garro put up a man-of-the-match performance in Corinthians' clash with Vitoria a couple of days ago, scoring twice in a 3-2 victory. The last time he scored in back-to-back games was in August 2022, when he played for Talleres. As it stands, the Argentine midfielder has two goals and two assists to his name. It will be interesting to see if he adds to his tally on Sunday night.
