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Governador Magalhães Pinto · Referee R. Claus · Analysis updated 04:37 UTC

Cruzeiro vs Gremio Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.51 expected goals for Cruzeiro and 1.16 for Gremio, a combined total of 2.67. That distribution gives Cruzeiro the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws roughly 55% of the time.

Model pick

Cruzeiro to Win

45.3% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.51 – 1.16

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Cruzeiro win45%
Draw26%
Gremio win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

55%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score53%

Correct score

  • 1–112.1%
  • 1–010.5%
  • 2–19.2%
  • 0–18.0%
  • 2–07.9%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Cruzeiro to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 26% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.51 goals for Cruzeiro and 1.16 for Gremio, a combined 2.67 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 50% and both teams to score at 53%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%.

  • Model confidence

    Cruzeiro to Win is the headline pick at 45% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Cruzeiro

    Gremio

    • 2026-08-08T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Sao Paulo · 2-1 (W)
    • 2026-08-05T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Mirassol · 1-0 (W)
    • 2026-08-02T21:00:00.000Z · A vs Mirassol · 1-1 (D)
    • 2026-07-30T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Bolívar · 0-1 (L)
    • 2026-07-26T21:30:00.000Z · H vs Fluminense · 1-1 (D)

    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.

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Palmeiras2314632148
    2Flamengo2112632142
    3Atletico Paranaense2312561141
    4Fluminense231085638
    5Cruzeiro22967-133
    6Bahia22895433
    7RB Bragantino22958432
    8Corinthians22886432
    9Coritiba23878-231
    10Botafogo21867230
    11Atletico-MG21858029
    12Sao Paulo22769127
    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.