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22:30 UTC

Sunday, 16 August 2026

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Neo Quimica Arena · Referee D. Lacerda · Analysis updated 20:39 UTC

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.35 expected goals for Corinthians and 0.90 for Cruzeiro, a combined total of 2.25. That distribution gives Corinthians the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 39% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% favourite still loses or draws roughly 53% of the time.

Model pick

Corinthians to Win

47.2% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.35 – 0.90

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Corinthians win47%
Draw28%
Cruzeiro win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

53%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals66%
Over 2.5 goals39%
Over 3.5 goals19%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 1–014.2%
  • 1–112.8%
  • 0–010.5%
  • 2–09.6%
  • 0–19.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Corinthians to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 28% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.35 goals for Corinthians and 0.90 for Cruzeiro, a combined 2.25 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 39% and both teams to score at 44%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%.

  • Model confidence

    Corinthians to Win is the headline pick at 47% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Corinthians

    Cruzeiro

      Head-to-head

      Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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      2Flamengo2112632142
      3Atletico Paranaense2212461140
      4Fluminense22985535
      5Cruzeiro22967-133
      6Bahia22895433
      7Corinthians22886432
      8RB Bragantino21948431
      9Botafogo21867230
      10Coritiba22868-230
      11Atletico-MG21858029
      12Sao Paulo21759126
      13Vitoria227510-1126
      14Gremio21678-325
      15Mirassol216510-623
      16Internacional22589-423
      17Santos21579-622
      18Vasco DA Gama21579-822
      19Remo225710-1022
      20Chapecoense-sc211713-2310

      Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.