Goiás and Cruzeiro face each other on Wednesday 04.22.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2026 match. The game will take place at Goiás's home ground, the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Goiás Esporte Clube and Cruzeiro 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 Goiás vs Cruzeiro
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Goiás preview
Goiás heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 3 matches, Goiás Esporte Clube secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Esmeraldino's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Goiás has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 32 goals, of which 6 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Goiás has conceded 2 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.67 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.65 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses.
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.42.
Raposa's offensive system is led by Kaio Jorge, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 24 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Goiás vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Goiás
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 2.94 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.49 | 1.26 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
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