Cruzeiro vs Bragantino Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026
Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
Cruzeiro clash with Bragantino, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 12 April.
We really like Cruzeiro at odds of -123 with BetMGM to beat Bragantino, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.
Cruzeiro were defeated in their last Série A game. Away from home, they suffered a 4-1 loss against São Paulo. Artur Jorge's side had the majority of the ball boasting 63% possession and eight shots on target, with Christian Cardoso registering the goal.
On Tuesday night, Cruzeiro visited Barcelona SC in the Copa Libertadores and won 1-0.
Red Bull Bragantino have triumphed in back-to-back Série A games. They recently enjoyed a 1-0 scoreline on the road against Mirassol. The Bragança Paulista club had 46% possession and five shots on goal, with Isidro Pitta on target with the winner early in the second half.
Three days ago, Braga lost to 1-0 when visiting Carabobo FC in the Copa Sudamericana.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between Cruzeiro and Braga saw the former win at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline. We’ve seen three Cruzeiro wins, one Braga victory and two draws for the past 6 matches involving these teams.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Bragantino |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 14 |
| 19 |  Cruzeiro |
10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 12:20 | 7 |
1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Cruzeiro have had 56.7% possession and 5.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 8.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.
Christian Cardoso is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira both have 2. Kaiki and Lucas Daniel Romero have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Braga have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.3 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Vagner Mancini's team average 51.6% possession, 5.9 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.
We’ve seen Isidro Pitta, Lucas Barbosa and Juninho Capixaba score 2 goals each. Henry Mosquera and Juninho Capixaba are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matheus Cunha (GK), Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Gerson, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge.
Bragantino predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tiago Volpi (GK), Agustín Sant'Anna, Alix, Gustavo Marques, Juninho Capixaba, Gabriel, Matheus Fernandes, Lucas Barbosa, Gustavo Neves, Henry Mosquera, Isidro Pitta.
Cruzeiro vs Bragantino Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
Cruzeiro look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -123 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this Série A clash.
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Série A team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
Key Cruzeiro vs Bragantino league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A potentially entertaining bet is going for Cruzeiro to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +500, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has managed two goals in his past five Série A games on home soil. It’s worth a play on the +330 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Bragantino have had over 4.5 corners in six consecutive matches, with Cruzeiro conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous two games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get +104 that Braga go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Cruzeiro vs Bragantino 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.
Cruzeiro are the shortest price to win this Série A clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 55% probability due to their -123 betting odds. Red Bull Bragantino are the +330 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
Cruzeiro can be backed at -122 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Braga +0.5 are -102 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.
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Favourite Kaio Jorge is available at +320 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Cruzeiro League Stats
Bragantino League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruzeiro this season are Christian Cardoso (3), Kaio Jorge (2), Matheus Pereira (2)
- Top Assistors for Cruzeiro this season are Kaiki (2), Lucas Daniel Romero (2), Chico (1)
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Cruzeiro vs Bragantino Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Cruzeiro vs Braga before making your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bragantino Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bragantino Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Cruzeiro Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Artur Jorge
Bragantino Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 2 | São Paulo | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15:7 | 20 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17:11 | 20 |
| 4 | Flamengo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 5 | Bahia | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Athletico PR | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 7 | Coritiba | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:10 | 15 |
| 8 | Atlético MG | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Bragantino | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10:10 | 14 |
| 10 | Botafogo | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16:19 | 12 |
| 11 | Grêmio | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 12 | Vasco da Gama | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Internacional | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:10 | 12 |
| 14 | Vitória | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 11 |
| 15 | Santos | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13:16 | 10 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 17 | Chapecoense | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10:16 | 8 |
| 18 | Remo | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10:17 | 7 |
| 19 | Cruzeiro | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12:20 | 7 |
| 20 | Mirassol | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10:14 | 6 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 15 |
| 3 | São Paulo | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Athletico PR | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 12 |
| 5 | Grêmio | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:5 | 11 |
| 6 | Atlético MG | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 7 | Flamengo | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:2 | 10 |
| 8 | Vasco da Gama | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 9 | Vitória | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 10 | Bahia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 11 | Santos | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 12 | Bragantino | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 13 | Chapecoense | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9:11 | 7 |
| 14 | Cruzeiro | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Remo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 5 |
| 17 | Mirassol | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 18 | Coritiba | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:4 | 5 |
| 19 | Internacional | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 20 | Corinthians | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:6 | 4 |
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