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Cruzeiro

Serie ASeason 2026Artur Jorge Torres Gomes Araújo AmorimNo. 6Data current as of September 01, 2026
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Cruzeiro 2026: season in numbers

Cruzeiro in Serie A

Cruzeiro plays in Serie A (Brazil) during the 2026 season. Cruzeiro is No. 6 in the standings. Next game: Atlético PR.

Form and record

Cruzeiro has 11 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, averaging 1.56 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, worth 2.40 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Cruzeiro scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.44. The team keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games and fails to score in 16%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 68% of Cruzeiro's games. 64% finish with at least three goals and 28% with at least four. Those games average 2.84 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 56% of games. The team scored in both halves in 32% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Cruzeiro scores 0.60 goals in the first half and 0.80 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (9 goals).

xG and playing style

Cruzeiro averages 1.59 xG and 1.32 xGA per game. The team takes 14.6 shots, puts 4.9 on target and averages 55% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Cruzeiro's xG differential is 0.27 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.84. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.56Points per game39 pts
1.40Goals scored / game
1.44Goals allowed / game
64%Over 2.5 goals
68%Both teams scored
20%Clean sheets
16%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
44% W24% R32% P
-1
Goal difference
1.56
PPG (season)
2.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal84%
2 goals44%
3 goals12%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals36%
3 goals20%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time84%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time40%League average: 33%
Min. 3 goals before half-time4%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time80%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time48%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time16%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time24%
BTTS in both halves4%
Scored in both halves32%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS56%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

28% W40% R32% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

32% W40% R28% P
31
Half-time points
1.24
PPG (1st half)
-2
Goal difference
34
Second-half points
1.36
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.6
Conceded before half-time0.68
Scored after half-time0.8
Conceded after half-time0.76
Clean sheet before half-time44%
Clean sheet after half-time52%
No goal before half-time48%
No goal after half-time36%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.002.00
Goals scored / game0.41.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.02.0
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals20%80%
Min. 3 goals0%20%
Clean sheets40%60%
Games without a goal60%0%
Goal difference-1+4
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 40% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 20% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Cruzeiro
ScoredConceded
5
6
0-15
4
5
16-30
6
6
31-45
5
7
46-60
6
2
61-75
9
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Dominant
33%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.29
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.31
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
106%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.84
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
157%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

25 matches
5.3
Corners won per match
4.0
Corners conceded per match
9.3
Total corners per match
68.0%
Over 8.5 corners
52.0%
Over 9.5 corners
36.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

13 matches
5.7
Corners won per match
2.7
Corners conceded per match
8.4
Total corners per match
53.9%
Over 8.5 corners
30.8%
Over 9.5 corners
23.1%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

12 matches
4.8
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
10.3
Total corners per match
83.3%
Over 8.5 corners
75.0%
Over 9.5 corners
50.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

25 matches
2.6
Team cards per match
2.6
Opponent cards per match
5.2
Total cards per match
76.0%
Over 3.5
52.0%
Over 4.5
8.0%
Red cards

Home

13 matches
2.5
Team cards per match
3.1
Opponent cards per match
5.5
Total cards per match
84.6%
Over 3.5
53.9%
Over 4.5
15.4%
Red cards

Away

12 matches
2.7
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.34
Opponents' average PPG
10.7
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Cruzeiro faced opponents averaging 1.34 points per game and an average standings position of No. 10.7 in a 20-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 26
Cruzeiro
Atlético PR
Round 27
Santos
Cruzeiro
Round 28
Vitória
Cruzeiro
Round 29
Cruzeiro
São Paulo
Round 30
Bragantino
Cruzeiro
Round 31
Grêmio
Cruzeiro
Round 32
Cruzeiro
Remo
Round 33
Atlético Mineiro
Cruzeiro
Round 34
Cruzeiro
Bahia
Round 35
Cruzeiro
Palmeiras

FAQ

What is Cruzeiro's recent form?

Cruzeiro has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over the last five games. The team averages 1.56 points per game this season.

Where is Cruzeiro in the Serie A standings?

Cruzeiro is No. 6 with 39 points.

How many goals does Cruzeiro score per game?

Cruzeiro scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.44. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Cruzeiro's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 68% of Cruzeiro's games, while 64% finish with at least three goals. Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 20% of games.

Who does Cruzeiro play next?

Cruzeiro's next game is Cruzeiro vs. Atlético PR on September 6, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Cruzeiro stats and betting picks?

This page covers Cruzeiro's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.