Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 14 December, at 21:00. The game is set to take place at Neo Química Arena, with Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Corinthians currently holding the 0th position in the table with the same number of points as Cruzeiro. Corinthians have won 2 Copa do Brazil matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 7 they have played. After their recent draw with Vitória, Corinthians aims to claim a win. Corinthians have won 3 of their last 5 Copa do Brazil matches at Neo Química Arena. Cruzeiro's away record stands at 3 victories from 4 games. Following their 2-0 triumph over Grêmio, Cruzeiro have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Corinthians on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Corinthians have scored over 1.5 goals in 40% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 20% of games. Their total stands at 0 goals and 33 shots on target this Copa do Brazil season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 0 goals with 48 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 75% of matches but conceded in 25% of games.

In their last 7 head-to-head clashes, Corinthians scored 10 goals while Cruzeiro scored 14 goals. Their last match on 25 February 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.