Corinthians will welcome Cruzeiro to Neo Quimica Arena for their Serie A clash on Wednesday, 20 November. View our free Corinthians vs Cruzeiro predictions below.
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Corinthians have won four consecutive Serie A games.
- Cruzeiro are without a win in their last five league matches away from home.
- Three goals were scored on average in Corinthians' last eight matches across all competitions.
- Three of the last four encounters between these teams featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Corinthians 2-1 Cruzeiro
The hosts are currently on a four-game winning streak in the league, with a Copa Sudamericana place finish serving as a huge motivation to pick up a fifth consecutive victory and solidify their grip on a top-ten spot. With this in mind, we are backing Corinthians to secure back-to-back wins at home against their visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Corinthians are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW:29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY:6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Cruzeiro have had an impressive record at home this season, their results on the road do not particularly inspire much confidence. Fernando Diniz’s troops have managed only three wins in 16 road games in the Brazilian top flight.
Ahead of this clash, Corinthians are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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We have also mentioned that both teams found the net in three of the last four encounters between these sides. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 8/5 (2.60). That one has a 38.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Despite being the underdogs, Cruzeiro have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these teams, with a 5-2-1 win-draw-loss record in their last eight meetings with Corinthians.
Brazil Serie A 07/07/24
Cruzeiro
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 20/08/23
Cruzeiro
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
Corinthians preview: Eyeing their fifth consecutive Serie A victory
Diego Palacios, Ruan Oliveira, and Ryan are expected to be back from injuries later this month. Andre Ramalho will be out until December, and Caca will soon return to match fitness.
It is worth noting that Hector Hernandez is out for the season because of a sprained knee.
Predicted lineup: Souza (GK), Bidu, Henrique, Torres, Fagner, Martinez, Raniele, Carrillo, Garro, Alberto & Depay.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Mirassol
2
Corinthians
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
D
America de Cali
1
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Internacional
2
Corinthians
4
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Gremio Novorizontino
0
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Flamengo
4
Corinthians
0
Cruzeiro preview: Sights firmly set on Copa Libertadores spot
As for Cruzeiro, there are no injury concerns, but striker Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira will both be suspended for this match due to the accumulation of the maximum allowable number of yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Cassio (GK), William, Marcelo, Villalba, Marlon, Silva, Romero, Henrique, Veron, Pereira & Diaz.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sport Recife
0
Cruzeiro
4
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
D
Mushuc Runa
1
Cruzeiro
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Flamengo
1
Cruzeiro
2
Copa do Brasil 02/05/25
W
Vila Nova
0
Cruzeiro
2
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Cruzeiro
1
Player to watch: Yuri Alberto
Yuri Alberto has been unstoppable in recent weeks, scoring in each of his last four appearances. The Internacional forward has scored eight times in his last seven matches across all competitions. He will fancy his chances against Cruzeiro.