The kick off for the match between Cruzeiro and Barcelona-SC will take place at 01:30 (UK time) - Friday, 05/29 - at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão). This clash of the 2026 Copa Libertadores looks very promising!
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APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Barcelona-SC
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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Cruzeiro Preview
Cruzeiro has played 5 matches in the Copa Libertadores so far, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses. This results in an average of 1.6 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses. Cruzeiro's attack has scored 48 goals, 4 of them in the league, which gives an average of 0.8 goals per league match and 1.37 goals per match across the entire season.
Kaio Jorge is the team’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Lucas Daniel Romero leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, Raposa has conceded 3 goals in the league (an average of 0.6) and 40 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.14 over 35 matches).
Barcelona-SC preview
In 9 Copa Libertadores matches, Barcelona-SC has recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 11 wins in 25 matches. The team has scored 27 goals, 5 of them in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.56 goals per match), with Darío Benedetto being the team's top scorer with 5 goals and Tomás Martínez providing 2 assists.
Defensively, The Idol of Ecuador has conceded 10 goals in the league and 24 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.96 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Barcelona-SC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D D W D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.4 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.48 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 0.63 | 1.99 |
Barcelona-SC
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 20% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1.6 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 22% | 40% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 20% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 40% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.4 | 0.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1 | 2.35 |
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