Cruzeiro vs Goiás Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 May 2026

Copa do Brasil Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Goiás

Série A outfit Cruzeiro host Série B side Goiás, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 12 May.

We think Cruzeiro will beat Goiás by two goals or more. This leads us to back the favourites -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -106, with a one goal victory meaning half the stake comes back.

Cruzeiro triumphed in their last game. It was on their travels where Bahia were beaten 2-1 in Série A. The Foxes had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and seven shots on target, with Kaua Moraes and Kenji each scoring one goal.

Goiás won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 Série B victory against Vila Nova.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro were on the road when they previously faced Goiás and the game ended 2-2. There have been three draws and two wins each in the past 7 H2H matches.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Cruzeiro	18	6	6	6	24	28	-4	24:28	24

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Goiás	13	5	3	5	13	18	-5	13:18	18

Confirmed Lineups

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

Goiás confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Tadeu (GK), Rodrigo Soares, Lucas Ribeiro, Ramon Menezes, Nicolas Vichiatto, Luquinhas, Machado, Gege, Lucas Lima, Jean Carlos, Kadu.

Cruzeiro vs Goiás Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Cruzeiro vs Goiás betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting Cruzeiro to be too strong for the opposition in this Copa do Brasil clash. Our Asian Handicap bet on the home team at -1.25 looks like the best betting angle to take, with odds of -106 available.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Copa do Brasil data.

Key Cruzeiro vs Goiás Copa do Brasil & league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 2 of their last 5 games at home.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp -1.25 @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Goiás

A 2-0 win in favor of Cruzeiro is available at odds of +410. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Roberto Cardoso to Score +220

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has registered three goals in his past five home matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +220 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Christian Roberto Cardoso Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+575

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Cruzeiro vs Goiás 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.

Bettors might not get rich backing Cruzeiro at -263 to triumph in this Copa do Brasil clash although these odds suggest a 72% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. If you’re interested in wagering Goiás, you can get +750 for the underdog.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Goiás are +600 here and the draw is +125, with Cruzeiro on offer at -111.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -182 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for Copa do Brasil games. You simply need to visit the best sports betting sites and select from the various football options that are presented.

Full-Time Result

1

-263

X

+330

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-111

X

+125

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-526

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+460

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-105

2 Hcp +1.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-182

Kaio Jorge is available at +110 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +280 to find the net first.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+110

Anytime

+280

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Anselmo Ramon (Goiás)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Cadú (Goiás)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Wellington Rato (Goiás)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Pedro Junqueira De Oliveira (Goiás)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Gege (Goiás)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

João Marcelo Ferreira (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Romero (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

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

Cruzeiro Stats

Goiás Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 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

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Cruzeiro vs Goiás Lineups & Team News

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