Cruzeiro EC
Football Brazilian Série A Wed 25 Feb 18:00
SC Corinthians Paulista
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Corinthians

Cruzeiro go head-to-head with Corinthians, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Wednesday 25 February.

Side With Cruzeiro to Secure a Victory

We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Cruzeiro to land a victory, with odds of -122 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Corinthians over ninety minutes.

Win on Penalties for Cruzeiro in Last H2H

Cruzeiro drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Mirassol. The Foxes managed four shots on target and recorded 44% possession, with Wanderson and Kaio Jorge scoring one goal apiece.

Corinthians have triumphed in back-to-back Série A games. They recently enjoyed a 1-0 scoreline on the road against Athletico Paranaense. Dorival Junior's team enjoyed 48% possession and one shot on goal, with Rodrigo Garro on target in the 21st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head between Corinthians and Cruzeiro, saw the former host a 6-6 Copa do Brasil draw. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four draws and three wins each.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
16 Corinthians logo Corinthians 11 2 5 4 8 11 -3 8:11 11
17 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro 11 2 4 5 14 21 -7 14:21 10
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Cruzeiro – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Cruzeiro have had 51.7% possession and 6.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while earning 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Kaio Jorge has found the net 5 times, Matheus Pereira 2, with Wanderson and two other players on 1. Lucas Daniel Romero and William have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Corinthians – Last 10 League Games

Corinthians have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.7% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

Yuri Alberto has scored 3 goals, followed by Rodrigo Garro, Gabriel Paulista, Bidu and Breno Bidon on 1. Rodrigo Garro and Vitinho are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Kaio Jorge.

Corinthians confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Hugo Souza (GK), Pedro Milans, Andre Ramalho Silva, Tchoca, Fabrizio Angileri, Andre Carrillo, Charles, Raniele, Breno Bidon, Pedro Raul, Vitinho.

Cruzeiro vs Corinthians Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Cruzeiro vs Corinthians with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Cruzeiro record a victory and they are priced at -122 to win this Série A clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Série A form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Cruzeiro vs Corinthians league stats:

  • Cruzeiro have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Cruzeiro have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Corinthians have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
Cruzeiro to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Cruzeiro on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro logo 1 - 0 Corinthians logo Corinthians

There are betting odds of +460 that Cruzeiro land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matheus Pereira to Score +310 BetMGM logo

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has netted two goals in his past four Série A matches. It’s worth a play on the +310 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

Each of the past three Corinthians games have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered. On this evidence, we can take a price of -139 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cruzeiro Logo Cruzeiro
Total
10.70 6.00 4.70
Home
10.20 6.30 3.90
Away
10.00 5.30 4.70
Corinthians Logo Corinthians
Total
9.40 4.20 5.20
Home
9.70 4.80 4.90
Away
9.30 4.10 5.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Cruzeiro -122
Total Goals Under 2.5 -139
Total Corners Under 10.5 -139

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Cruzeiro vs Corinthians 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 Favourites to Win According to Bookies

For this Série A clash, Cruzeiro are the -137 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 58% chance of winning. The market implies that Corinthians are the most unlikely to win at +390.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Cruzeiro -0.75 against Corinthians at -103. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Série A match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Kaio Jorge Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Kaio Jorge is priced at +290 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +125.

Player Goals
Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
First
+125
Anytime
+290
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Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
First
+300
Anytime
+700
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Memphis Depay (Corinthians)
First
+310
Anytime
+800
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Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)
First
+350
Anytime
+850
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Player Shots
Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
Over 4.5
+123
Under 4.5
-
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Memphis Depay (Corinthians)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)
Over 1.5
+150
Under 1.5
-
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Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)
Over 1.5
+138
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats
Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro League Stats
Corinthians logo Corinthians League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Cruzeiro vs Corinthians Lineups & Team News

Always review the Cruzeiro vs Corinthians team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Corinthians Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Cassio
12 William 15 Fabricio Bruno 25 Lucas Villalba 6 Kaiki
29 Lucas Daniel Romero 16 Lucas Silva
88 Christian Cardoso 10 Matheus Pereira 11 Gerson
19 Kaio Jorge
1 Hugo Souza
20 Pedro Milans 5 Andre Ramalho Silva 4 Tchoca 26 Fabrizio Angileri
19 Andre Carrillo 35 Charles 14 Raniele
7 Breno Bidon
18 Pedro Raul 11 Vitinho

Corinthians Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

Cruzeiro Substitutes

  • 5Walace
  • 8Matheus Henrique
  • 20Bruno Rodrigues
  • 22Neyser Villarreal
  • 23Fagner
  • 33Janderson
  • 36Kaua Prates
  • 43Joao Marcelo
  • 77Japa
  • 81Otavio Costa
  • 94Wanderson
  • 99Keny Arroyo

Corinthians Substitutes

  • 2Matheuzinho
  • 3Gabriel Paulista
  • 8Rodrigo Garro
  • 10Memphis Depay
  • 13Gustavo Henrique
  • 21Bidu
  • 29Allan
  • 31Kayke
  • 49Andre Luiz
  • 51Kaue Camargo
  • 56Gui Negao
  • 61Dieguinho

Previous Cruzeiro Lineups

11 Feb Série A
Mirassol 2-2 Cruzeiro
05 Feb Série A
Cruzeiro 1-2 Coritiba
29 Jan Série A
Botafogo 4-0 Cruzeiro
14 Dec Copa do Brasil
Corinthians 6-6 Cruzeiro
10 Dec Copa do Brasil
Cruzeiro 0-1 Corinthians
07 Dec Série A
Santos 3-0 Cruzeiro

Previous Corinthians Lineups

19 Feb Série A
Athletico PR 0-1 Corinthians
12 Feb Série A
Corinthians 2-0 Bragantino
28 Jan Série A
Corinthians 1-2 Bahia
21 Dec Copa do Brasil
Vasco da Gama 1-2 Corinthians
17 Dec Copa do Brasil
Corinthians 0-0 Vasco da Gama
14 Dec Copa do Brasil
Corinthians 6-6 Cruzeiro

Injuries & Suspensions

Cruzeiro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marlon Ankle
Cassio Knee
Marquinhos Cruciate ligame
Corinthians Injury Table
Type Name Info
Andre Ramalho Silva Yellow cards
Tchoca Other
Team Squads

Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tite

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matheus Pereira 10 F 3 270 3 0 1 0 2 0
Cassio 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Fabricio Bruno 25 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Kaio Jorge 19 F 3 270 3 0 1 0 0 0
Kaiki 6 D 3 262 3 0 0 0 1 0

Corinthians Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dorival Junior

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Hugo Souza 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Raniele 14 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 2 0
Matheuzinho 2 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 2 0
Gustavo Henrique 13 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Gabriel Paulista 3 D 3 270 3 0 1 0 1 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
Serie A Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 11 8 2 1 21:10 26
2 Flamengo 10 6 2 2 18:10 20
3 São Paulo 11 6 2 3 15:9 20
4 Fluminense 11 6 2 3 18:13 20
5 Bahia 10 6 2 2 15:10 20
6 Athletico PR 11 6 1 4 17:13 19
7 Coritiba 11 4 4 3 13:12 16
8 Atlético MG 11 4 2 5 14:13 14
9 Bragantino 11 4 2 5 11:12 14
10 Vitória 10 4 2 4 11:14 14
11 Botafogo 10 4 1 5 18:21 13
12 Grêmio 11 3 4 4 14:14 13
13 Vasco da Gama 11 3 4 4 16:17 13
14 Internacional 11 3 4 4 9:10 13
15 Santos 11 3 4 4 14:16 13
16 Corinthians 11 2 5 4 8:11 11
17 Cruzeiro 11 2 4 5 14:21 10
18 Remo 11 1 5 5 11:18 8
19 Chapecoense 10 1 5 4 10:18 8
20 Mirassol 10 1 3 6 11:16 6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 5 5 0 0 12:4 15
2 Athletico PR 6 5 0 1 12:4 15
3 Fluminense 6 5 0 1 11:6 15
4 São Paulo 5 4 0 1 10:3 12
5 Vitória 5 4 0 1 8:2 12
6 Grêmio 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
7 Atlético MG 5 3 2 0 9:6 11
8 Santos 6 3 2 1 8:5 11
9 Flamengo 4 3 1 0 9:2 10
10 Vasco da Gama 6 3 1 2 9:8 10
11 Cruzeiro 6 2 3 1 10:7 9
12 Bahia 5 2 2 1 8:4 8
13 Botafogo 4 2 1 1 9:7 7
14 Bragantino 5 2 1 2 7:5 7
15 Chapecoense 6 1 4 1 9:11 7
16 Remo 5 1 3 1 8:7 6
17 Coritiba 5 1 2 2 3:4 5
18 Mirassol 6 1 2 3 7:9 5
19 Internacional 6 1 2 3 4:6 5
20 Corinthians 6 1 2 3 4:6 5