Serie A Regular Season - 23

Corinthians vs NS Cruzeiro

Neo Quimica Arena

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
73
Corinthians
vs
Cruzeiro
Sun, Aug 16 • 22:30 Português
⚡ Form 67
⚖️ Balance 90
🏆 Stakes 56
⭐ Stars 60
High stakes in crucial Serie A clash.

Win Probability

  • Corinthians 42%
  • Draw 30%
  • Cruzeiro 29%

Futmetrix AI estimate

High-Stakes Showdown in São Paulo

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This encounter at Neo Quimica Arena is a definitive test of credentials for two sides desperate to climb the Serie A ladder.

The Setup

The hosts arrive riding a dominant wave, showcasing a massive Form rating after going completely unbeaten in their last five outings. Meanwhile, the visitors are holding onto fifth place, relying on an elite Stars rating to navigate tough away days. With just four points separating the two sides, the Stakes are astronomically high. The tactical Balance suggests a tight, physical encounter where midfield control will dictate everything.

Key Battle

We are zeroing in on the clash between Yuri Alberto and the playmaking brilliance of Matheus Pereira. Yuri Alberto is hitting his stride in front of goal for the home side, but Pereira's ability to unlock defenses from deep could tilt the scale for the visitors if he is given time on the ball.

Our Prediction

We expect a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side. They will likely absorb early pressure before breaking the lines with pace to secure all three points late in the second half.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. It is a genuine six-pointer with major implications for the upper half of the table.

What's the predicted outcome?

A hard-fought 2-1 home win, secured by a late counter-attacking move.

Where are Corinthians and Cruzeiro in the league table?

Cruzeiro sit 5th on 33 points, while Corinthians are currently 11th with 29 points.

What is Corinthians's current form?

They are highly impressive, remaining completely unbeaten in their last five league matches (DDWWW).

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Cruzeiro's Matheus Pereira is the standout, boasting 3 goals in 4 matches and averaging a 7.8 rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
12/14/2025 Corinthians 1 - 2 (PEN 5-4) Cruzeiro Copa Do Brasil Neo Quimica Arena
12/11/2025 Cruzeiro 0 - 1 Corinthians Copa Do Brasil
11/23/2025 Cruzeiro 3 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Governador Magalhães Pinto
07/23/2025 Corinthians 0 - 0 Cruzeiro Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
11/20/2024 Corinthians 2 - 1 Cruzeiro Serie A Neo Química Arena
07/07/2024 Cruzeiro 3 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
08/20/2023 Cruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians Serie A Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
04/16/2023 Corinthians 2 - 1 Cruzeiro Serie A Neo Química Arena
10/19/2019 Corinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro Serie A Arena Corinthians
06/08/2019 Cruzeiro 0 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estádio Mineirão
12/14/2025
1 - 2 (PEN 5-4)
Copa Do Brasil Neo Quimica Arena
12/11/2025
Copa Do Brasil
11/23/2025
Serie A Governador Magalhães Pinto
07/23/2025
Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
11/20/2024
Serie A Neo Química Arena
07/07/2024
Serie A Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
08/20/2023
Serie A Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
04/16/2023
Serie A Neo Química Arena
10/19/2019
Serie A Arena Corinthians
06/08/2019
Serie A Estádio Mineirão
Corinthians Win
Cruzeiro Win
Draw

Season Statistics

11
League Position
5
29
Points
33
22
Goals Scored
27
20
Goals Conceded
30

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 22 48 38 16 +22
2 Flamengo 20 39 37 18 +19
3 Atletico Paranaense 21 37 28 19 +9
4 Fluminense 22 35 31 26 +5
5 Cruzeiro 22 33 30 31 -1
6 Bahia 22 33 29 25 +4
7 RB Bragantino 20 31 26 20 +6
8 Botafogo 21 30 35 33 +2
9 Coritiba 22 30 27 29 -2
10 Atletico-MG 21 29 27 27 0
11 Corinthians 21 29 22 20 +2
12 Sao Paulo 21 26 26 25 +1
13 Vitoria 21 26 22 31 -9
14 Gremio 21 25 24 27 -3
15 Mirassol 21 23 24 30 -6
16 Internacional 22 23 23 27 -4
17 Santos 20 22 29 33 -4
18 Vasco DA Gama 21 22 23 31 -8
19 Remo 22 22 26 36 -10
20 Chapecoense-sc 21 10 20 43 -23
1 Palmeiras 48 pts
P: 22 GD: +22
2 Flamengo 39 pts
P: 20 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +9
4 Fluminense 35 pts
P: 22 GD: +5
5 Cruzeiro 33 pts
P: 22 GD: -1
6 Bahia 33 pts
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: +6
8 Botafogo 30 pts
P: 21 GD: +2
9 Coritiba 30 pts
P: 22 GD: -2
10 Atletico-MG 29 pts
P: 21 GD: 0
11 Corinthians 29 pts
P: 21 GD: +2
12 Sao Paulo 26 pts
P: 21 GD: +1
13 Vitoria 26 pts
P: 21 GD: -9
14 Gremio 25 pts
P: 21 GD: -3
15 Mirassol 23 pts
P: 21 GD: -6
16 Internacional 23 pts
P: 22 GD: -4
17 Santos 22 pts
P: 20 GD: -4
18 Vasco DA Gama 22 pts
P: 21 GD: -8
19 Remo 22 pts
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 21 GD: -23