Cruzeiro vs Goiás | Prediction | Copa do Brasil | 13/05

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Cruzeiro and Goiás face each other on Wednesday 05.13.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2026 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Goiás Esporte Clube, 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.

APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Goiás

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

Under 2.5 Goals

Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.64

1.64

Last updated: 13-05-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Cruzeiro to win the 1st half

Cruzeiro has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Goiás, so our top tip is for Cruzeiro to win the first half.

Our prediction is: Cruzeiro to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Cruzeiro to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Cruzeiro's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Goiás's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

Cruzeiro preview

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

Taking a broader look at Raposa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.

Cruzeiro has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 44 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 2 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. Lucas Daniel Romero 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 2 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Goiás preview

Goiás comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.

Goiás Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.

Esmeraldino's offensive system is led by Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 26 matches, averaging 0.88 per match.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Goiás

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

Cruzeiro

Home

WDLWW
VS

Goiás

Away

WLLDL

Points & Results

  • 1
    PPG
    2
  • 0%
    Wins
    50%
  • 0%
    First to Score
    100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 2
    Scored/game
    2
  • 2
    Conceded/game
    1
  • 0.77
    xG
    1.74
  • 0.79
    xGA
    1.19

Trends

  • 100%
    Both Score
    50%
  • 0%
    Clean Sheet
    50%
  • 0%
    Failed to Score
    0%

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Published: 13 May 2026
Updated: 25 Oct 2026
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