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

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense

Cruzeiro host Chapecoense, 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
13	Cruzeiro	16	5	5	6	21	26	-5	21:26	20
20	Chapecoense	15	1	6	8	16	30	-14	16:30	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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Gerson, Lucas Romero, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Luis Sinisterra, Kaio Jorge.

Chapecoense predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Anderson Paixao (GK), Doma, Bruno Leonardo, Joao Paulo, Marcos Vinicius, Carvalheira, Jean Carlos, Bruno Pacheco, Sebastião Enio, Marcinho, Yannick Bolasie.

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 +650 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

+240

First

+650

Shots

Over 1.5

-238

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 -278 favourites for this Série A clash. This means the bookies give them a 74% chance of claiming victory. Chapecoense are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +750.

For those wanting an alternative, Cruzeiro are -118 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Chape being priced up at +600 and the draw is +150.

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 -137 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+380

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-118

X

+150

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-556

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+450

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-119

2 Hcp +1.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-137

Neisser Villarreal is the First Goalscorer favourite at +300 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +105.

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+105

Anytime

+300

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+110

Anytime

+320

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Marcinho (Chape)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Giovanni Augusto (Chape)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 5.5

+125

Under 5.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-

Marcinho (Chape)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-238

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-303

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-400

Under 0.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Giovanni Augusto (Chape)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

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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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