Cruzeiro and Chapecoense face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) on Sunday, 24/05/2026, at 20:00 (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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Cruzeiro Win

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Cruzeiro and Chapecoense in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Cruzeiro and Chapecoense to score goals.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.7 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Raposa preview

Cruzeiro comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.

Cruzeiro's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.31 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

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, Lucas Daniel Romero, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.

Chape preview

On the other hand, Chapecoense comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 0.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.

Chapecoense's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

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 30 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.41.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense

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

Home Team

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Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W W D

1.8

Home W L W W L

1.8

Away D D W D W

1.8

Away Team

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Chapecoense

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L L

0.8

Home L W L L D

0.8

Away D L L L L

0.2

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Published on 21 May 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 23 May 2026, at 23:28
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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