Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Predictions
Grêmio look a good bet to defeat Cruzeiro and we can back the home team at -123 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.
Read our in-depth Grêmio vs Cruzeiro betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Preview
Grêmio clash with Cruzeiro, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 18 October.
Grêmio played Internacional at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw. Renato Gaucho's team had three shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, while Wallace bagged the goal.
Cruzeiro were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Red Bull Bragantino claimed a 4-2 victory. The Foxes racked up thirteen shots on goal and enjoyed 69% possession, while Ze Lucas and Matheus Henrique were both on target.
H2H: Cruzeiro Beat Grêmio in their Last Head-to-Head Battle
It has been three wins on the bounce for Cruzeiro when playing Grêmio. In the last clash, Cruzeiro bagged a 2-0 victory as the home side. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Cruzeiro, two for Grêmio and three draws.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cruzeiro |
30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 46:44 | 48 |
| 18 | Grêmio |
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 32 | 40 | -8 | 32:40 | 31 |
2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Grêmio have had 49.7% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 20.5 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal, while earning 6.6 corners.
Gustavo Martins leads the way with 3 goals, with Wallace and Cristian Pavon scoring 2 each. Wallace, Tete and Gustavo Martins are the leading assists makers with 1.
Cruzeiro have 7 victories and 3 defeats, averaging 6.1 shots on goal, 16.7 attempts and 2.0 goals. The Belo Horizonte club average 53.9% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 19.0 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.
Matheus Pereira has recorded 5 goals, Kaio Jorge 3, with Ze Lucas and Keny Arroyo both managing 2. Matheus Pereira has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Grêmio predicted lineup (4-3-3): Weverton (GK), Diego Caito, Gustavo Martins, Walter Kannemann, Marlon, Filip Krovinović, Danilo Barbosa, Mathías Villasanti, Cristian Pavón, Carlos Vinícius, Francis Amuzu.
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), William, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Ze Lucas, Gerson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Bruno Rodrigues, Kaio Jorge.
Main Match Prediction
Grêmio look capable of winning this Série A encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -123 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Série A form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.
The best football betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Grêmio can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) can be backed at +125 to cover the shots on goal total. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.
Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro) has racked up three goals in his past seven Série A away games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +300.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five consecutive Cruzeiro away games, with the last ten Grêmio matches averaging 10.80 corners. The stats suggest that it’s worth backing Over for Total Corners, with -143 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try Grêmio with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, more than two goals in total as well as Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) to cover the 1.5 Shots on Target line.
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Grêmio vs Cruzeiro 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.
The bookies have Cruzeiro at +125 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 44% likely to win this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Grêmio, you will find +195 about this outsider.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Cruzeiro are -159 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Grêmio being priced up at +110 with the same money back guarantee.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -172.
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Those interested in Kaio Jorge to find the net anytime are able to get +150. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +420.
- Série A: 19/04 2026 Cruzeiro 2 Grêmio 0
- Série A: 06/11 2025 Grêmio 0 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 14/07 2025 Cruzeiro 4 Grêmio 1
- Série A: 28/11 2024 Cruzeiro 1 Grêmio 1
- Série A: 10/07 2024 Grêmio 0 Cruzeiro 2
- Série A: 28/08 2023 Grêmio 3 Cruzeiro 0
- Copa do Brasil: 01/06 2023 Cruzeiro 0 Grêmio 1
- Copa do Brasil: 18/05 2023 Grêmio 1 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 23/04 2023 Cruzeiro 1 Grêmio 0
- Série B: 21/08 2022 Grêmio 2 Cruzeiro 2
Grêmio League Stats
Cruzeiro League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 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 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Grêmio this season are Carlos Vinicius (10), Gustavo Martins (3), Cristian Pavon (2)
- Top Assistors for Grêmio this season are Cristian Pavon (4), Francis Amuzu (3), Gustavo Martins (3)
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Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News
Check the Grêmio vs Cruzeiro team news before you place your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Grêmio Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Grêmio Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Grêmio Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
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Manager: Renato Gaucho
Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 58:25 | 64 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 52:22 | 63 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:35 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 48:37 | 51 |
| 5 | Bahia | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 44:36 | 49 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46:44 | 48 |
| 7 | Atlético MG | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 41:35 | 47 |
| 8 | Santos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:45 | 42 |
| 9 | Bragantino | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 38:35 | 40 |
| 10 | São Paulo | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 35:35 | 39 |
| 11 | Coritiba | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 38:48 | 39 |
| 12 | Vitória | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33:44 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 43:48 | 36 |
| 14 | Mirassol | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 36:44 | 36 |
| 15 | Vasco da Gama | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 36:42 | 35 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 31:38 | 32 |
| 17 | Internacional | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 33:40 | 32 |
| 18 | Grêmio | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 32:40 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 33:48 | 25 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 30:61 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 29:10 | 36 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 28:10 | 36 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 28:14 | 36 |
| 4 | Athletico PR | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 27:13 | 32 |
| 5 | Atlético MG | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 26:17 | 32 |
| 6 | Vitória | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 22:12 | 31 |
| 7 | São Paulo | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 24:13 | 30 |
| 8 | Cruzeiro | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26:16 | 28 |
| 9 | Bahia | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 23:14 | 27 |
| 10 | Grêmio | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23:17 | 26 |
| 11 | Mirassol | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 23:21 | 26 |
| 12 | Bragantino | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 13 | Vasco da Gama | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21:18 | 24 |
| 14 | Santos | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22:20 | 23 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 16 | Coritiba | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20:20 | 20 |
| 17 | Corinthians | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 18 | Internacional | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18:17 | 17 |
| 19 | Remo | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 19:20 | 15 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 19:33 | 11 |
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