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Serie A logo BrazilSerie A
Corinthians logo
Corinthians
WDDWW
1-2Full time
Cruzeiro logo
Cruzeiro
WWLWD
VenueNeo Quimica ArenaSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 23
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Serie A · Season 2026

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Corinthians logo Serie ACorinthians #8
Played22 Points32 GD+4 W-D-L8-8-6
W W D D W 6–11: Copa Sudamericana
Cruzeiro logo Serie ACruzeiro #6
Played22 Points33 GD-1 W-D-L9-6-7
D W L W W 6–11: Copa Sudamericana

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 16 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Corinthians

WDDWW

Last 6: 5 goals scored, 4 conceded, 3 clean sheets.

Cruzeiro

WWLWD

Last 6: 7 goals scored, 3 conceded, 3 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Fernando Diniz ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Hugo Souza 1 Hugo Souza
Matheus Bidu 21 Matheus Bidu
Gustavo Henrique 13 Gustavo Henrique
Gabriel Paulista 3 Gabriel Paulista
Matheuzinho 2 Matheuzinho
Allan 29 Allan
André Carrillo 19 André Carrillo
Breno Bidon 7 Breno Bidon
Rodrigo Garro 8 Rodrigo Garro
Kaio César 37 Kaio César
Pedro Raul 18 Pedro Raul
Hugo Souza G · #1
Matheuzinho D · #2
Gabriel Paulista D · #3
Gustavo Henrique D · #13
Matheus Bidu D · #21
André Carrillo M · #19
Allan M · #29
Kaio César M · #37
Rodrigo Garro M · #8
Breno Bidon M · #7
Pedro Raul F · #18
Bench

Substitutes

Kauê#51 · G
Pedro Milans#20 · D
João Pedro Tchoca#4 · D
Fabrizio Angileri#26 · D
Iago Machado#55 · D
Matheus Pereira#23 · M
Raniele#14 · M
Alex Santana#80 · M
Charles#35 · M
Dieguinho#61 · M
Jesse Lingard#77 · M
Gui Negão#56 · F
Coach Jorge Artur ▦Formation4-4-2 11Starting XI11 players
Otávio Costa 81 Otávio Costa
Lucas Villalba 25 Lucas Villalba
Jonathan Jesus 34 Jonathan Jesus
João Marcelo 43 João Marcelo
Fagner 23 Fagner
Felipe Morais 38 Felipe Morais
Lucas Romero 29 Lucas Romero
Zé Lucas 5 Zé Lucas
João Costa 67 João Costa
Kaio Jorge 19 Kaio Jorge
Bruno Rodrigues 9 Bruno Rodrigues
Otávio Costa G · #81
Fagner D · #23
João Marcelo D · #43
Jonathan Jesus D · #34
Lucas Villalba D · #25
João Costa M · #67
Zé Lucas M · #5
Lucas Romero M · #29
Felipe Morais M · #38
Bruno Rodrigues F · #9
Kaio Jorge F · #19
Bench

Substitutes

Vitor Lamounier Rego#51 · G
Fabrício Bruno#15 · D
Kauã Moraes#2 · D
Gabriel Rojas#27 · D
William Furtado#12 · D
Gerson#8 · M
Keny Arroyo#99 · F
Marquinhos#11 · F
Matheus Pereira#10 · M
Wanderson#94 · F
Lucas Silva#16 · M
Luciano Rodríguez#97 · F
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • Corinthians are unbeaten in their last 5 matches on record.
  • 3 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Corinthians wins

3

Draws

3

Cruzeiro wins

4

Avg goals

2.3

Both scored

60%

Over 2.5

60%

First-half avg

1.2

Meetings

10

25.02.2026Cruzeiro vs Corinthians1–1
14.12.2025Corinthians vs Cruzeiro1–2
11.12.2025Cruzeiro vs Corinthians0–1
23.11.2025Cruzeiro vs Corinthians3–0
23.07.2025Corinthians vs Cruzeiro0–0
20.11.2024Corinthians vs Cruzeiro2–1
07.07.2024Cruzeiro vs Corinthians3–0
20.08.2023Cruzeiro vs Corinthians1–1
Match statistics

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro

53%Ball Possession47%
19Total Shots15
6Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal3
8Blocked Shots6
11Shots inside box10
8Shots outside box5
3Corner Kicks8
0Offsides3
16Fouls13
1Yellow Cards4
4Goalkeeper Saves5
457Total passes410
393Passes accurate337
86%Passes %82%
1.33Expected goals1.28
0.47goals_prevented0.47
Match events

Timeline

  1. 36'⚽Bruno RodriguesGoal
  2. HT · 0-1
  3. 46'↔Breno BidonSubstitution · J. Lingard
  4. 52'🟨Felipe MoraisYellow card
  5. 54'↔Gabriel PaulistaSubstitution · Joao Pedro
  6. 58'⚽Gustavo HenriqueGoal
  7. 58'↔Felipe MoraisSubstitution · K. Arroyo
  8. 58'↔Kaio JorgeSubstitution · Matheus Pereira
  9. 58'↔Ze LucasSubstitution · Gerson
  10. 67'🟨Jonathan JesusYellow card
  11. 70'↔Bruno RodriguesSubstitution · L. Rodriguez
  12. 70'↔Pedro RaulSubstitution · Gui Negao
  13. 71'↔Kaio CesarSubstitution · Dieguinho
  14. 79'↔J. CostaSubstitution · Wanderson
  15. 80'↔A. CarrilloSubstitution · M. Pereira
  16. 82'⚽WandersonGoal · L. Rodriguez
  17. 90'🟨L. VillalbaYellow card
  18. 90'🟨L. RodriguezYellow card
  19. 90+1'🟨R. GarroYellow card
  20. FT · 1-2
Player ratings

Top performers

Gustavo HenriqueGustavo Henrique96 minutes7.9
WandersonWanderson17 minutes7.7
João Pedro TchocaJoão Pedro Tchoca42 minutes7.5
André CarrilloAndré Carrillo80 minutes7.3
João MarceloJoão Marcelo96 minutes7.3
Kaio CésarKaio César71 minutes7.2
Rodrigo GarroRodrigo Garro96 minutes7.0
Lucas RomeroLucas Romero96 minutes7.0
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro prediction FAQs

Jesse Lingard The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.