Brazilian Série ACruzeiro predictions & form
Form, key numbers, next matches and our pick record for Cruzeiro, updated every morning from the same data behind our match analyses.
🧠 At a glance
Cruzeiro are 6th in the Brazilian Série A and in good form, with 5 wins from their last 8 matches.
📅 Next matches
Upcoming fixtures in the competitions we cover.
- CruzeiroThu 08 Oct, 00:30 UTC
São Paulo
📊 Key numbers
Based on Cruzeiro’s last 8 matches (26 Jul to 20 Sep) in the Brazilian Série A. League averages come from every Brazilian Série A match this season, so you can see whether a number is high or low.
better than the league averagearound averageworseplaying style, not good or bad
What do these numbers mean?
Clean sheet: a match in which the team did not concede a goal.
Matches with 3+ goals: both teams together scored three or more. Bookmakers call this “over 2.5 goals”.
Both teams scored: each side scored at least once, whatever the result.
Strength rating (Elo): goes up after a win and down after a defeat, more so against strong opponents. Higher means stronger; the ranking compares it with the other teams in the same competition.
📉 League position by round
Cruzeiro are 6th in the Brazilian Série A after round 28, with 45 points from 28 matches. Calculated from every Brazilian Série A result so far.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Fluminense |
28 | +8 | 48 |
| 5 |  Bahia |
28 | +8 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro |
28 | +2 | 45 |
| 7 |  Atlético Mineiro |
27 | +4 | 40 |
| 8 |  Santos |
27 | +1 | 38 |
📈 Recent form
- WVitória 1-3 CruzeiroBrazilian Série A · 2026-09-20
- LSantos 2-1 CruzeiroBrazilian Série A · 2026-09-13
- WCruzeiro 3-1 Athletico ParanaenseBrazilian Série A · 2026-09-06
- LVasco da Gama 3-1 CruzeiroBrazilian Série A · 2026-08-30
- WCruzeiro 2-1 FlamengoBrazilian Série A · 2026-08-22
- WCorinthians 1-2 CruzeiroBrazilian Série A · 2026-08-16
- WCruzeiro 3-1 MirassolBrazilian Série A · 2026-08-09
- LCruzeiro 0-1 BotafogoBrazilian Série A · 2026-07-26
🏟️ Season overview
Brazilian Série A 2026: 28 matches, 13 won, 6 drawn and 9 lost, with 42 scored and 40 conceded.
⏱️ When goals happen
Goals scored and conceded per 15 minutes this season, 42 scored and 40 conceded in total. Cruzeiro score most often in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). 62% of their goals come after the break. They concede most often in minutes 76-90.
👥 Players
The standout players for Cruzeiro this season, across all competitions. Ratings are the average match rating out of 10.
Top scorers and creators
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MMatheus Pereira | MF | 47 | 3289 | 14 | 8 | 🟨14 | 7.32 |
| 2 | KKaio Jorge | FW | 33 | 2669 | 10 | 3 | 🟨5 | 6.69 |
| 3 | AK. Arroyo | 40 | 2313 | 7 | 5 | 🟨6 🟥1 | 6.86 | |
| 4 | CChristian | MF | 24 | 1852 | 6 | 3 | 🟨1 | 6.63 |
| 5 | VN. Villareal | MF | 21 | 835 | 4 | 1 | 🟨2 | 6.57 |
| 6 | RL. Romero | MF | 29 | 2276 | 3 | 4 | 🟨8 | 7.03 |
| 7 | BBruno Rodrigues | 27 | 720 | 2 | 3 | – | 6.59 | |
| 8 | KKauã Moraes | DF | 15 | 757 | 2 | 1 | 🟨3 | 6.73 |
| 9 | WWanderson | MF | 20 | 557 | 2 | 0 | – | 6.64 |
| 10 | SL. Sinisterra | FW | 12 | 515 | 2 | 0 | – | 6.93 |
Show full squad (37 players)
Everyone who has played for this team this season, including players who have since left or gone out on loan.
| Player | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | |||||||
| OOtávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa | 26 | 2445 | 0 | 0 | 🟨4 | 7.10 | GK |
| MMatheus Cunha | 11 | 948 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.50 | GK |
| CCássio | 5 | 433 | 0 | 0 | – | 2.89 | GK |
| Defenders (10) | |||||||
| FFabrício Bruno | 37 | 3341 | 0 | 0 | 🟨10 | 7.07 | DF |
| JJonathan | 28 | 2420 | 1 | 0 | 🟨5 | 7.04 | DF |
| KKaiki | 24 | 2134 | 0 | 3 | 🟨3 🟥1 | 7.17 | DF |
| FFágner | 28 | 2011 | 1 | 6 | 🟨6 | 6.84 | DF |
| VL. Villalba | 21 | 1392 | 1 | 3 | 🟨3 | 6.56 | DF |
| JJoão Marcelo | 25 | 1190 | 1 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.86 | DF |
| WWilliam | 19 | 1128 | 0 | 1 | 🟨3 | 6.20 | DF |
| RG. Rojas | 13 | 840 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.53 | DF |
| KKauã Moraes | 15 | 757 | 2 | 1 | 🟨3 | 6.73 | DF |
| KKauã Prates | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.70 | DF |
| Midfielders (16) | |||||||
| MMatheus Pereira | 47 | 3289 | 14 | 8 | 🟨14 | 7.32 | MF |
| GGerson | 35 | 2784 | 0 | 4 | 🟨6 🟥1 | 7.06 | MF |
| RL. Romero | 29 | 2276 | 3 | 4 | 🟨8 | 7.03 | MF |
| CChristian | 24 | 1852 | 6 | 3 | 🟨1 | 6.63 | MF |
| MMatheus Henrique | 35 | 1750 | 1 | 1 | 🟨6 | 6.79 | MF |
| LLucas Silva | 22 | 903 | 0 | 0 | 🟨6 | 5.83 | MF |
| VN. Villareal | 21 | 835 | 4 | 1 | 🟨2 | 6.57 | MF |
| KKenji | 18 | 671 | 1 | 0 | 🟨3 | 6.59 | MF |
| WWanderson | 20 | 557 | 2 | 0 | – | 6.64 | MF |
| WWesley Gassova | 9 | 476 | 1 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.58 | MF |
| ZZé Lucas | 8 | 291 | 0 | 0 | – | 4.45 | MF |
| FFelipe Morais | 6 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 🟨2 | 5.30 | MF |
| JJapa | 3 | 78 | 1 | 0 | – | 6.73 | MF |
| GGabriel Pec | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | – | 7.30 | MF |
| RRhuan Gabriel | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.60 | MF |
| MMurilo Rhikman | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.90 | MF |
| Forwards (6) | |||||||
| KKaio Jorge | 33 | 2669 | 10 | 3 | 🟨5 | 6.69 | FW |
| SL. Sinisterra | 12 | 515 | 2 | 0 | – | 6.93 | FW |
| JJoão Gabriel e Costa Cesco | 9 | 294 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 5.08 | FW |
| FFrancisco da Costa | 9 | 244 | 0 | 1 | – | 6.29 | FW |
| RL. Rodríguez | 5 | 111 | 0 | 2 | 🟨1 | 3.83 | FW |
| MMarquinhos | 4 | 110 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.53 | FW |
| Other (2) | |||||||
| AK. Arroyo | 40 | 2313 | 7 | 5 | 🟨6 🟥1 | 6.86 | |
| BBruno Rodrigues | 27 | 720 | 2 | 3 | – | 6.59 | |
🎯 Our picks in Cruzeiro matches
1 won, 1 lost, 0 void: -0.63 units at a 1-unit stake per pick (½ = half result: half the stake won or lost, counted with the side it fell on). 0 backed Cruzeiro, 2 went against them. Every pick is published before kick-off.
- LVitória 1-3 Cruzeiroagainst Vitória Asian Handicap +0.25 @ 1.80 · 2026-09-20
- WCruzeiro 0-1 Botafogoagainst Botafogo Asian Handicap +1.5 @ 1.37 · 2026-07-26
❓ Frequently asked questions
When do Cruzeiro play next?
Cruzeiro host São Paulo on Thursday 08 October 2026, 00:30 UTC.
How have Cruzeiro been playing lately?
Cruzeiro have won 5, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 8 matches, with 15 goals scored and 11 conceded.
Where do Cruzeiro play their home matches?
Cruzeiro play their home matches at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
Where are Cruzeiro in the table?
Cruzeiro are 6th in the Brazilian Série A after round 28, with 45 points from 28 matches.
Who is Cruzeiro's top scorer?
Matheus Pereira, with 14 goals in all competitions this season.
Are these Cruzeiro predictions free?
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