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
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Under 2.5 Goals
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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
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
Goiás
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 2.37 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.13 | 1.26 |
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