Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense | Prediction | Copa do Brasil | 05/08

Cruzeiro and Chapecoense face each other on Wednesday 08.05.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2026 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

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Cruzeiro preview

Cruzeiro heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 3 matches, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Raposa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 20 victories so far.

Cruzeiro has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 56 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Kaio Jorge, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Fagner has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Cruzeiro has conceded 2 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.67 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Chapecoense preview

Chapecoense comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses.

Associação Chapecoense de Futebol's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.11.

Chape's offensive system is led by Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian defender has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marcio Antonio de Sousa Junior. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 52 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.49 per match.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Cruzeiro

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Points & Results

• 1.67
  PPG
  1.33
• 33%
  Wins
  33%
• 33%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1
  Scored/game
  0.67
• 0.67
  Conceded/game
  0.33
• 1.77
  xG
  0.94
• 1.35
  xGA
  2.02

Trends

• 33%
  Both Score
  0%
• 67%
  Clean Sheet
  67%
• 33%
  Failed to Score
  67%

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