Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica

Brazilian Série A side Cruzeiro host Chilean Primera División outfit Universidad Católica in this Copa Libertadores Group D clash at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Wednesday 15 April.

For the Universidad Católica +1 Asian Handicap bet to secure a return at -103, we need a win or draw against Cruzeiro. There’s the insurance of getting our stake returned if there’s a one goal defeat.

Cruzeiro won their last game 2-1. This was a Série A home triumph against Red Bull Bragantino. The Foxes had 51% possession and six shots on target, with Neyser Villarreal and Christian Cardoso scoring one goal apiece.

Universidad Católica won their previous game by a 4-3 scoreline. It was on their travels against Audax Italiano in the Primera División. The Santiago side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 54% possession and seven shots on goal, while Clemente Montes, Justo Giani, Matias Palavecino and Juan Diaz were all on target.

In their last Copa Libertadores matches, Cruzeiro beat Barcelona SC 1-0 away, while U. Católica lost 2-1 at home to Boca Juniors.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3
3	U. Católica	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	1:2	0

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Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

We will take Universidad Católica +1 for this Copa Libertadores clash at -103. This means a nice return from this wager if they win or draw and we think the visitors have the potential to get the right result.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Copa Libertadores action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by U. Católica in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by U. Católica in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 17 of their last 20 games.

The top betting apps make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Lots of bettors wanting to back U. Católica to cover the line will look to combine this pick in a Bet Builder. This provides you with the opportunity to secure a bigger price by featuring a number of selections.

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Our Match Prediction

U. Católica Asian Hcp +1 @ -103 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 1 U. Católica

There are odds of +575 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: Clemente Montes to Score +500

Clemente Montes (U. Católica) has racked up two goals in his past five matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +500 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Clemente Montes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

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Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica 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 are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this Copa Libertadores clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -217. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +650 for Universidad Católica.

Cruzeiro and U. Católica can be backed at +102 and +540 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +125.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. The Both Teams to Score No option is -154 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Copa Libertadores matches.

Full-Time Result

1

-217

X

+310

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

+102

X

+125

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-476

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-118

2 Hcp +1

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-154

Kaio Jorge is the First Goalscorer favourite at +275. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +110.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+110

Anytime

+275

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Fernando Zampedri (U. Católica)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Diego Valencia (U. Católica)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Diego Corral (U. Católica)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Clemente Montes (U. Católica)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Cristian Cuevas (U. Católica)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Vicente Carcamo (U. Católica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Matías Palavecino (U. Católica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Justo Giani (U. Católica)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Romero (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

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

Cruzeiro Stats

Universidad Católica Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.44 corners awarded and 4.78 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.22 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.44 corners awarded and 4.22 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.67 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.11% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.56% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

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Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica Lineups & Team News

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