Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Predictions
We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Corinthians considering they are +125 to record a victory over Cruzeiro. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.
We analyse several betting angles in our Corinthians vs Cruzeiro betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Preview
Corinthians meet Cruzeiro, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Sunday 16 August.
Corinthians got the win in their last Série A game. A 2-0 triumph occurred on their travels when meeting Red Bull Bragantino. The São Paulo outfit had 52% possession and four shots on target, while Rodrigo Garro and Pedro Raul each scored one goal.
On Thursday night, Corinthians drew 0-0 when travelling to Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores.
Cruzeiro have won two Série A games on the spin after recently recording a 3-1 home victory over Mirassol. Artur Jorge's team recorded three shots on goal and had 50% possession, while Joao Marcelo, Kaio Jorge and Wesley were all on target.
In their previous showing, Cruzeiro played out a 1-1 draw in the Copa Libertadores when hosting Flamengo.
1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash
Corinthians have not lost to Cruzeiro in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cruzeiro |
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 30:31 | 33 |
| 7 | Corinthians |
22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 24:20 | 32 |
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Corinthians have had 53.2% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.
Rodrigo Garro, Yuri Alberto, Kaio and Andre Luiz are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Rodrigo Garro is the top assists maker on 3.
Cruzeiro have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 14.5 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Belo Horizonte side average 57.7% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 3.0 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.
The leading goalscorers have been Kaio Jorge on 4, Matheus Pereira with 3 and Keny Arroyo 2. Fagner has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Corinthians predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Hugo Souza (GK), Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu, Allan, Raniele, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César, Pedro Raul.
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Romero, Gerson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Wesley Gassova, Kaio Jorge.
Main Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Corinthians to land a victory, with odds of +125 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Série A game.
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Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 44.4% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 50% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for Corinthians to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +480. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) can be wagered at -111 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Breno de Souza Bidon (Corinthians) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +550. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It has been under 9.5 corners in four straight Corinthians matches. There are odds of -127 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Corinthians to claim a victory, No on the BTTS market accompanied by Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Corinthians betting odds are +125 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Série A encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 44% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Cruzeiro.
There’s the chance to back Corinthians at -109 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Cruzeiro but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.
A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Série A game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
Favourite Kaio Jorge is now available at +510 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
- Série A: 26/02 2026 Cruzeiro 1 Corinthians 1
- Copa do Brasil: 14/12 2025 Corinthians 6 Cruzeiro 6
- Copa do Brasil: 11/12 2025 Cruzeiro 0 Corinthians 1
- Série A: 24/11 2025 Cruzeiro 3 Corinthians 0
- Série A: 24/07 2025 Corinthians 0 Cruzeiro 0
- Série A: 20/11 2024 Corinthians 2 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 07/07 2024 Cruzeiro 3 Corinthians 0
- Série A: 20/08 2023 Cruzeiro 1 Corinthians 1
- Série A: 16/04 2023 Corinthians 2 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 20/10 2019 Corinthians 1 Cruzeiro 2
Corinthians League Stats
Cruzeiro League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Corinthians this season are Andre Luiz (3), Rodrigo Garro (3), Yuri Alberto (3)
- Top Assistors for Corinthians this season are Rodrigo Garro (6), Andre Luiz (2), Matheuzinho (2)
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Corinthians vs Cruzeiro team news before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A as well as the latest injury reports.
Corinthians Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Corinthians Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Corinthians Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Corinthians Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Fernando Diniz
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Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 38:16 | 48 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 39:18 | 42 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 30:19 | 40 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 31:26 | 35 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30:31 | 33 |
| 6 | Bahia | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29:25 | 33 |
| 7 | Corinthians | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 24:20 | 32 |
| 8 | Bragantino | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 26:22 | 31 |
| 9 | Botafogo | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35:33 | 30 |
| 10 | Coritiba | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 27:29 | 30 |
| 11 | Atlético MG | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 27:27 | 29 |
| 12 | São Paulo | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26:25 | 26 |
| 13 | Vitória | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 22:33 | 26 |
| 14 | Grêmio | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24:27 | 25 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 24:30 | 23 |
| 16 | Internacional | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 23:27 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 29:35 | 22 |
| 18 | Vasco da Gama | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23:31 | 22 |
| 19 | Remo | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 26:36 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20:43 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletico PR | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 19:6 | 26 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17:8 | 24 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18:11 | 24 |
| 4 | Vitória | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 15:7 | 22 |
| 5 | Flamengo | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 19:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Grêmio | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:13 | 21 |
| 7 | Cruzeiro | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:14 | 19 |
| 8 | Bahia | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 18 |
| 9 | Corinthians | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12:8 | 18 |
| 10 | Mirassol | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:13 | 18 |
| 11 | Santos | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17:16 | 18 |
| 12 | São Paulo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 17 |
| 13 | Bragantino | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16:11 | 17 |
| 14 | Vasco da Gama | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | 16 |
| 16 | Atlético MG | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Coritiba | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:13 | 15 |
| 18 | Remo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 19 | Internacional | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13:24 | 7 |
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