Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense

Cruzeiro host Chapecoense at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 24 May.

Chapecoense +1.25 look backable when they clash with Cruzeiro. There’s the chance to get Asian Handicap odds of -104 and our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 for the outsiders.

Cruzeiro played Palmeiras on their travels in their last Série A game. It was a 1-1 draw. The Foxes had 53% of possession and four shots on target, with Keny Arroyo being the goalscorer.

On Tuesday night, Cruzeiro drew 1-1 when visiting Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores.

Chapecoense were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Remo by a 3-2 scoreline. The Chapecó side enjoyed 52% possession and eight shots on goal, while Neto Pessoa and Rafael Carvalheira were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro have not lost to Chape in the past three games, with their last clash finishing in a 1-1 Série B draw. The past 6 H2H games have involved two wins apiece along with two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Cruzeiro	18	6	6	6	24	28	-4	24:28	24
20	Chapecoense	17	1	6	10	17	33	-16	17:33	9

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Cruzeiro have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Artur Jorge's team have averaged 57.5% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 2.5 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top scorer Christian Cardoso has found the net 4 times, Keny Arroyo 3, with Kaua Moraes and Kaio Jorge both scoring 2. The top assist makers are Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira and Keny Arroyo, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Chape have 7 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The Big Green average 46.3% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 13.3 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

Neto Pessoa has scored 2 goals, followed by Rafael Carvalheira, Yannick Bolasie, Enio and Marcinho on 1. Bruno Pacheco is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Kaua Moraes, Fabricio Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Gerson, Lucas Daniel Romero, Kenji, Matheus Pereira, Luis Sinisterra, Kaio Jorge.

Chapecoense confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Anderson (GK), Eduardo Domachowski, Bruno Leonardo, Joao Paulo, Everton Souza da Cruz, Vinicius Balieiro, Rafael Carvalheira, Bruno Pacheco, Enio, Yannick Bolasie, Marcinho.

Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Chapecoense enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be a wise move at odds of -104. We anticipate a close battle when it comes to this Série A game, so let’s back our selection with confidence.

The first port of call is to check out the Série A injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Chape in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Chape in 10 of their last 15 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Chape in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 4 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 5 of their last 6 games against Chape.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 1 Chapecoense

There are odds of +750 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Roberto Cardoso to Score +240

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has registered three goals in his past five Série A home matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +240 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Christian Roberto Cardoso Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+575

Shots

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

-

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Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense 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 have been priced up as the overwhelming -385 favourites for this Série A clash. This means the bookies give them a 79% chance of claiming victory. Chapecoense are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +950.

For those wanting an alternative, Cruzeiro are -141 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Chape being priced up at +650 and the draw is +170.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -132 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-385

X

+460

2

+950

Half-Time Result

1

-141

X

+170

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-714

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-119

2 Hcp +1.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-132

Kaio Jorge is the First Goalscorer favourite at +250 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -130.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+250

Anytime

-130

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+280

Anytime

-115

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+475

Anytime

+175

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+190

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+190

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+200

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+210

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+210

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+1100

Anytime

+350

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

First

+1500

Anytime

+510

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

First

+1400

Anytime

+525

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1600

Anytime

+525

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Marcinho (Chape)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Lucas Romero (Cruzeiro)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Walter Clar (Chape)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-294

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-370

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Romero (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Walter Clar (Chape)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Marcinho (Chape)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Cruzeiro vs Chape team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

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