Cruzeiro and Chapecoense face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) on Wednesday, 05/08/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense
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Raposa preview
Cruzeiro comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
Cruzeiro's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.
The offence system of Cruzeiro is led by Kaio Jorge as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Fagner, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.
Chape preview
On the other hand, Chapecoense comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses.
Chapecoense's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.
The offence system of Chapecoense is led by Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense
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Cruzeiro
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.95 | 2.13 | 1.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.09 | 1.79 |
Chapecoense
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.8 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.09 | 0.55 |
|
xGA
|
2.33 | 2.45 | 2.2 |
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