All eyes will be on Governador Magalhães Pinto as Cruzeiro and Red Bull Bragantino to head-to-head this weekend. View our free Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino predictions below.
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Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Cruzeiro opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches.
- This is in contrast with RB Bragantino, who conceded first in three of their last four games.
- Cruzeiro have a perfect record at home this season.
- Both teams scored in five of RB Bragantino's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Cruzeiro 2-1 RB Bragantino
Four of RB Bragantino's last five defeats were by a 2-1 score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cruzeiro are bookies’ favourites
- Cruzeiro: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- RB Bragantino: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Red Bull Bragantino have a solid record at home, they have struggled on the road, with just one win in eight away games so far. On the other hand, Cruzeiro have a perfect six wins from six at home this season.
Bearing that in mind, Cruzeiro are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that five of Red Bull Bragantino's last six matches featured goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Fourth encounter between the sides
This will be the fourth encounter between these sides since Bragantino signed a deal with Red Bull in 2019. Cruzeiro won two of their previous three skirmishes, with a draw.
Brazil Serie A 03/09/23
Cruzeiro
Bragantino
Brazil Serie A 29/04/23
Bragantino
Cruzeiro
America Friendlies 29/03/23
Bragantino
Cruzeiro
Team news and form guide
Cruzeiro: Looking to maintain their perfect home record
Lucas Silva should be available for selection, after serving a one-game suspension for accumulating maximum yellow cards. Marlon, Rafael Silva and Juan Dinenno are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Anderson (GK), Kaiki, Marcelo, Ivaldo, William, Barreal, Romero, Ramiro, Veron, Pereira & Gomes.
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
RB Bragantino: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
There are no new absentees for Red Bull Bragantino, besides Matheus Fernandes (thigh) and Nathan Camargo (knee).
Predicted lineup: Cleiton (GK), Capixaba, Candido, Henrique, Mendes, Evangelista, Raul, Mosquera, Ramires, Lincoln & Sasha.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
D
Gremio
1
Bragantino
1
Brazil Serie A 05/05/25
W
Mirassol
0
Bragantino
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
L
Criciuma
1
Bragantino
0
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Santos
1
Bragantino
2
Brazil Serie A 20/04/25
W
Cruzeiro
0
Bragantino
1
Player to watch: Helinho
Helinho was on the scoresheet in Red Bull Bragantino's 3-1 win over Atletico Goianiense last weekend. He has been in sensational form for the visitors, with four direct goal involvements (3 goals, 1 assist) in his last four matches. As it stands, the 24-year-old scored in his last two appearances for Bragantino. It will be interesting to see if he can score in three consecutive matches for the first time in his career.