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⚽ Brazilian Série A
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Série A. Kick-off Sunday 16 August 2026, 22:30 UTC.
Corinthians face Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Série A, kicking off Sunday 16 August 2026, 22:30 UTC. In their last 4 meetings, Corinthians won 2, Cruzeiro won 1, 1 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Corinthians win the most likely result at 46%, projecting a 1.3-1.0 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| 1 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| 2 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| 3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is Corinthians or Draw at odds 1.33, the selection our model is most confident in at 74%. On the match result, the model rates a Corinthians win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 46%. Goals lean under 2.5 (59%), both teams to score points no (53%).
📊 Key numbers
🔁 Head-to-head
The last 4 meetings between Corinthians and Cruzeiro. Wins shown from Corinthians’s perspective: Corinthians 2 · 1 drawn · Cruzeiro 1.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-20 | Corinthians | 2 – 1 | Cruzeiro | W |
| 2024-07-07 | Cruzeiro | 3 – 0 | Corinthians | L |
| 2023-08-20 | Cruzeiro | 1 – 1 | Corinthians | D |
| 2023-04-16 | Corinthians | 2 – 1 | Cruzeiro | W |
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices Corinthians at 46% to win and Cruzeiro at 24%, with the draw at 30%. Our model makes a Corinthians win the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthians Win | 46% | @ 2.28 | +4.8% |
| Draw | 30% | @ 3.20 | -5.0% |
| Cruzeiro Win | 24% | @ 3.15 | -23.4% |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Corinthians or Draw at 1.33 (74% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthians or Draw | 74% | @ 1.33 | -2.3% |
| Cruzeiro or Draw | 52% | @ 1.60 | -17.0% |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.3-1.0 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 59% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2.5 | 59% | @ 1.65 | -2.5% |
| Under 3.5 | 80% | @ 1.22 | -3.0% |
| Under 1.5 | 33% | @ 2.90 | -5.4% |
| Over 1.5 | 67% | @ 1.40 | -5.7% |
| Over 2.5 | 41% | @ 2.20 | -10.0% |
| Over 3.5 | 20% | @ 4.20 | -14.0% |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams not to score at 53%.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS No | 53% | @ 1.85 | -2.0% |
| BTTS Yes | 47% | @ 1.85 | -13.0% |
🔬 How our AI model reached this pick
| Model | Match result | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson | Home | 46% |
| Dixon-Coles | Home | 42% |
| GradientBoosting | Home | 48% |
All three of our models point the same way. This is our strongest confidence signal.
Expected goals: 1.55 for the home side, 1.08 for the away side. Most likely scorelines: 1-1 (15%), 0-0 (11%), 1-0 (11%).
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
Our main pick is Corinthians or Draw at odds 1.33, with 74% model confidence.
Who is the favourite for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
Our model makes a Corinthians win the most likely result at 46%. It projects an expected 1.3-1.0 scoreline for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro.
What is the predicted score for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-0, based on expected goals of 1.33 for Corinthians and 0.99 for Cruzeiro. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do Corinthians and Cruzeiro play?
Kick-off is Sunday 16 August 2026, 22:30 UTC.
How are these predictions generated?
Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
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