Serie A
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 23:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Arena Corinthians
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Corinthians vs Cruzeiro carries real history into this round of the Serie A.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Arena Corinthians, 23:30 (UK time).
Read the Corinthians vs Cruzeiro prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Corinthians vs Cruzeiro call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Corinthians the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Corinthians Preview
Corinthians reach this fixture 22 match into their Serie A. Here is where Sport Club Corinthians Paulista stand:
In this competition
8 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost
1.45 points per game
24 scored, at 1.09 a game
20 conceded, at 0.91 a game
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, season-wide
13 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rodrigo Garro, 3 goals
Most assists: Rodrigo Garro, 6 assists
Recent results — Corinthians
13/08/2026 20:30
09/08/2026 17:30
06/08/2026 19:00
02/08/2026 18:30
30/07/2026 18:30
Cruzeiro: how they are travelling
Cruzeiro come in 22 matches into their Serie A.
Here is what Cruzeiro EC have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.5 points per game
30 scored, at 1.36 a game
31 conceded, at 1.41 a game
Cruzeiro EC, season-wide
14 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaio Jorge, 6 goals
Most assists: Fagner, 4 assists
Recent results — Cruzeiro EC
12/08/2026 20:30
09/08/2026 10:00
05/08/2026 18:00
02/08/2026 17:30
30/07/2026 20:30
The head-to-head
Over 27 recent meetings between Corinthians and Cruzeiro:
Corinthians: 10 win(s)
Cruzeiro: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 7
An even record like this keeps the Corinthians vs Cruzeiro prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Corinthians
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.45 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.82 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.73 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 27% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 36% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.3 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.04 | 1.32 |
Away Team
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.58 |
| Away |
W
W
D
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 42% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.58 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.64 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1 | 1.51 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Corinthians to Win
We expect Corinthians vs Cruzeiro to end in a win for Corinthians.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Corinthians and Cruzeiro both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
Fixture information - Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
Match: Corinthians vs Cruzeiro
Competition: Serie A
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 23:30 (UK time)
Venue: Arena Corinthians
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Stats
The statistics for Timão vs Raposa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.31
League: 2.57
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
68%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 48%
Cards
5.61
League: 4.94
Corners
9.61
League: 10
Home Team
Corinthians
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.45 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.82 | 2.18 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.73 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 27% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 55% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 36% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.3 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.04 | 1.32 |
Away Team
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.58 |
| Away |
W
W
D
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 42% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.58 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 17% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.64 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1 | 1.51 |
Corners
9.04 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Cruzeiro received +1% more corners than Corinthians in the Serie A
9.13 / Match
RB Bragantino
(2)
Athletico-PR
(6)
Bahia
(2)
Remo
(3)
Grêmio
(8)
Atlético MG
(3)
Botafogo
(2)(4)
Mirassol
(2)
Coritiba
(9)
Botafogo
(7)
Internacional
(5)
Fluminense
(9)
Chapecoense
(5)
Palmeiras
Cards
2.95 / Match
+16% Cards / Match
Corinthians received +16% more cards than Cruzeiro in the Serie A
2.55 / Match
RB Bragantino
(3)
Athletico-PR
(3)
Bahia
(5)
Remo
(1)
Grêmio
(2)
Atlético MG
(1)
Botafogo
(1)(3)
Mirassol
(1)
Coritiba
(4)
Botafogo
(6)
Internacional
(2)
Fluminense
(1)
Chapecoense
(4)
Palmeiras
Goals Scored
1.09 / Match
+25%
Cruzeiro is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1.36 / Match
RB Bragantino
(2)
Athletico-PR
(0)
Bahia
(1)
Remo
(3)
Grêmio
(3)
Atlético MG
(1)
Botafogo
(1)(3)
Mirassol
(1)
Coritiba
(0)
Botafogo
(2)
Internacional
(1)
Fluminense
(2)
Chapecoense
(1)
Palmeiras
Goals Conceded
0.91 / Match
+35%
Cruzeiro condeded +35% more goals than Corinthians
1.41 / Match
RB Bragantino
(0)
Athletico-PR
(0)
Bahia
(1)
Remo
(0)
Grêmio
(1)
Atlético MG
(0)
Botafogo
(3)(1)
Mirassol
(0)
Coritiba
(1)
Botafogo
(1)
Internacional
(1)
Fluminense
(1)
Chapecoense
(1)
Palmeiras
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras
|
22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 48 | 2.18 |
| 2 |
Flamengo
|
21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 42 | 2 |
| 3 |
Athletico-PR
|
22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 40 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Fluminense
|
22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 5 |
Bahia
|
22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Cruzeiro
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Corinthians
|
22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 8 |
RB Bragantino
|
21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 9 |
Botafogo
|
21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 30 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Coritiba
|
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 30 | 1.36 |
| 11 |
Atlético MG
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
São Paulo
|
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 13 |
Vitória
|
22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 33 | -11 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 14 |
Grêmio
|
21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 25 | 1.19 |
| 15 |
Internacional
|
22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 27 | -4 | 23 | 1.05 |
| 16 |
Mirassol
|
21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Santos
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 18 |
Vasco da Gama
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 31 | -8 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 19 |
Remo
|
22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 36 | -10 | 22 | 1 |
| 20 |
Chapecoense
|
21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 43 | -23 | 10 | 0.48 |
Odds
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