Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors

Brazilian Série A outfit Cruzeiro host Argentine Primera División giants Boca Juniors, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 28 April.

Our stake will be split when taking Boca Juniors +0.25 at odds of -125 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro won last time out by a 1-0 Série A scoreline. It was on the road against Remo. The Foxes boasted 59% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Keny Arroyo netting the winner in the 34th minute.

Boca Juniors triumphed in their previous game. This was a 4-0 Primera División road win against Defensa y Justicia. Claudio Ubeda's team recorded six shots on goal and had 48% possession, while Milton Gimenez, Alan Velasco, Adam Bareiro and Miguel Merentiel were all on target.

In their previous Copa Libertadores matches, Cruzeiro were beaten 2-1 when hosting Universidad Católica, while Boca hosted Barcelona SC and landed a 3-0 victory.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	6	3	2	1	8	3	5	8:3	11
3	Boca Juniors	6	2	1	3	6	5	1	6:5	7

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Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Gerson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Christian Cardoso, Kaio Jorge.

Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Leandro Brey (GK), Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Tomas Aranda, Miguel Merentiel, Adam Bareiro.

Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

When Boca Juniors kick off this Copa Libertadores match, we will wager them at -125 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

We use the latest Copa Libertadores injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Boca in 13 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Boca in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 0 - 1 Boca

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Boca to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Milton Gimenez to Score +400

Milton Gimenez (Boca) has netted three goals in his past six away games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +400 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Milton Gimenez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+450

Shots

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

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Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors 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 bookmakers have betting odds of +135 for Cruzeiro to triumph in this Copa Libertadores clash, with Boca Juniors trading at a price of +230 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +200.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Cruzeiro can be backed at -172 or alternatively Boca are on offer at +120.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -141 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+200

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

-103

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-278

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-141

Favourite Kaio Jorge is priced at +390 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +180.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+180

Anytime

+390

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

First

+205

Anytime

+450

Adam Bareiro (Boca)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Santiago Ascacibar (Boca)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Tomás Aranda (Boca)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Ángel Romero (Boca)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Malcom Braida (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Alan Velasco (Boca)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-

Adam Bareiro (Boca)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Tomás Aranda (Boca)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Ascacibar (Boca)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

Over 1.5

-227

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Ángel Romero (Boca)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Malcom Braida (Boca)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Alan Velasco (Boca)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cruzeiro Stats

Boca Juniors Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.13 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 8 matches
• An average of 5.44 corners awarded and 3.67 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 8.13 corners awarded in the last 8 matches
• An average of 9.11 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 8 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 2.63 corners awarded and 4.88 corners conceded in the last 8 matches
• An average of 3.22 corners awarded and 4.56 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 8 matches
• An average of 7.78 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 6 of the last 8 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 57.25% possession in the last 8 matches
• An average of 54.44% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 8 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.13% possession in the last 8 matches
• An average of 53.44% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 8 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 9 away matches

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