Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: match statistics
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Corinthians plays Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Arena Corinthians.
Recent form
Corinthians has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Cruzeiro has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Corinthians scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 0.91. Cruzeiro scores 1.36 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Corinthians's games and 64% of Cruzeiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 59%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.22 per game. Corinthians takes 11.3 shots per game, while Cruzeiro takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Corinthians leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Corinthians's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Cruzeiro, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Corinthians | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Corinthians is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Corinthians · 2 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruzeiro is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Corinthians · 1.36 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Corinthians is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Corinthians · 1.41 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Corinthians scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
Cruzeiro scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Corinthians keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Corinthians
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruzeiro is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Corinthians · 1.27 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Corinthians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Corinthians | Liga | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 24% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 75% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 77% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Corinthians's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Cruzeiro. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Corinthians and Cruzeiro play?
Corinthians face Cruzeiro on August 16, 2026 in Serie A at Arena Corinthians. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Cruzeiro?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Corinthians won 0, Cruzeiro won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
Corinthians score 1.09 goals per game on average and Cruzeiro 1.36. The Serie A average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Corinthians's matches and 64% of Cruzeiro's.
What form are Corinthians and Cruzeiro in?
Over the last 5 games Corinthians have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cruzeiro 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Corinthians vs Cruzeiro?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.