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	15	5	4	6	20	25	-5	20:25	19

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Goiás	8	3	1	4	8	12	-4	8:12	10

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

+220

First

+550

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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 -270 to triumph in this Copa do Brasil clash although these odds suggest a 73% 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

-270

X

+335

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-111

X

+125

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-556

X2

+180

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+460

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-106

2 Hcp +1.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

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

+510

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Anselmo Ramon (Goiás)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Cadú (Goiás)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Wellington Rato (Goiás)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Pedro Junqueira De Oliveira (Goiás)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Gege (Goiás)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Romero (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

João Marcelo Ferreira (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

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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