Brasileirão· Regular Season - 23· Neo Química Arena
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Corinthians vs Cruzeiro tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Corinthians +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 82% | 1.22 | - |
| 1XCorinthians or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cruzeiro +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 59% | 1.70 | - |
| X2Cruzeiro or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Corinthians to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Corinthians -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 3.93 | - |
| 2Cruzeiro to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 18% | 5.54 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cruzeiro -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 15.52 | - |
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro preview & analysis
Match preview
Corinthians host Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão (Regular Season - 23) at Neo Química Arena on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with kick-off at 22:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Corinthians have won 2, Cruzeiro have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Corinthians narrow favourites: Corinthians 44%, draw 38%, Cruzeiro 18%. We expect around 2.2 goals (1.4 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 38% for over 2.5 and 41% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Brasileirão table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | +33 | 64 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | +30 | 63 |
| 3 |  Atletico Paranaense | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | +14 | 53 |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +11 | 51 |
| 5 |  Bahia | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | +8 | 49 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | +2 | 48 |
| 7 |  Atletico-MG | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +6 | 47 |
| 8 |  Santos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +1 | 42 |
| 9 |  RB Bragantino | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | +3 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sao Paulo | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 39 |
| 11 |  Coritiba | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 39 |
| 12 |  Vitoria | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 |  Botafogo | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 36 |
| 14 |  Vasco DA Gama | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | -6 | 35 |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 33 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| 17 |  Internacional | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 32 |
| 18 |  Gremio | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -8 | 31 |
| 19 |  Remo | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -15 | 25 |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | -31 | 18 |
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
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Corinthians are favourites. Our model gives Corinthians a 44% chance of winning, Cruzeiro 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
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We rate both teams to score at 41%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Corinthians vs Cruzeiro kick off?
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro kicks off at 22:30 UTC on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at Neo Química Arena, Sao Paulo.
