The kick off for the match between Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro will take place at 01:30 (UK time) - Wednesday, 05/20 - at the Estadio Alberto José Armando. This clash of the 2026 Copa Libertadores looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Club Atlético Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.
APWin predictions for Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:
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Boca Juniors Preview
Boca Juniors has played 4 matches in the Copa Libertadores so far, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. This results in an average of 1.5 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. Boca Juniors's attack has scored 32 goals, 5 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.25 goals per league match and 1.39 goals per match across the entire season.
Miguel Merentiel is the team’s top scorer with 5 goals, while Leandro Paredes leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, The Xeneize has conceded 3 goals in the league (an average of 0.75) and 16 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 0.7 over 23 matches).
Cruzeiro preview
In 4 Copa Libertadores matches, Cruzeiro has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 16 wins in 34 matches. The team has scored 46 goals, 3 of them in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.75 goals per match), with Kaio Jorge being the team's top scorer with 7 goals and Lucas Daniel Romero providing 3 assists.
Defensively, Raposa has conceded 2 goals in the league and 39 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.15 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Boca Juniors
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 3 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 2.4 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.66 | 1.19 |
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.25 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.48 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.63 | 1.71 |
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