Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: match statistics
Corinthians presents significantly better away form with 100% effectiveness (1 match, 1 win) and an impressive clean sheet record (100% CS%). Cruzeiro finds itself in a dramatic situation in 20th place in the table, losing all home matches (Loss% 100%) and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. Despite a possession advantage (68%), the hosts demonstrate low shooting efficiency (5% conversion) and a negative goal difference (-1) in home matches. Corinthians, although with lower possession (44%), is characterized by high efficiency (25% conversion) and has not yet conceded a goal on the road this season. The form of the last 5 matches also speaks for the visitors (lwwwd vs lwdww), who have earned an identical number of points (2 PPG) but in more difficult away conditions.
Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruzeiro played against Corinthians in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on February 25, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Cruzeiro has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Corinthians has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruzeiro scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.67. Corinthians scores 1.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Cruzeiro's games and 33% of Corinthians's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 33%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.05 per game. Cruzeiro takes 15.0 shots per game, while Corinthians takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Corinthians leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruzeiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Corinthians, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Corinthians presents significantly better away form with 100% effectiveness (1 match, 1 win) and an impressive clean sheet record (100% CS%). Cruzeiro finds itself in a dramatic situation in 20th place in the table, losing all home matches (Loss% 100%) and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. Despite a possession advantage (68%), the hosts demonstrate low shooting efficiency (5% conversion) and a negative goal difference (-1) in home matches. Corinthians, although with lower possession (44%), is characterized by high efficiency (25% conversion) and has not yet conceded a goal on the road this season. The form of the last 5 matches also speaks for the visitors (lwwwd vs lwdww), who have earned an identical number of points (2 PPG) but in more difficult away conditions.
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Game stats
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
| Cruzeiro | Corinthians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.36 |
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 506% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 2 pts / game - Corinthians
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.
Corinthians is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.33 goals / game - Corinthians
Corinthians is 299% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.67 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 0.67 goals / game - Corinthians
Cruzeiro scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Corinthians keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Corinthians scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Corinthians
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.
Corinthians is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.33 pts / game - Corinthians
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Corinthians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Cruzeiro
Corinthians
* 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
| Cruzeiro | Liga | Corinthians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.67 | 2.97 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 67% | 67% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 52% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 17% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruzeiro's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Corinthians. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruzeiro vs Corinthians?
The Serie A match finished Cruzeiro 1:1 Corinthians. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Corinthians?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cruzeiro won 1, Corinthians won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruzeiro vs Corinthians?
Cruzeiro score 1.00 goals per game on average and Corinthians 1.33. The Serie A average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cruzeiro's matches and 33% of Corinthians's.
What form are Cruzeiro and Corinthians in?
Over the last 5 games Cruzeiro have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Corinthians 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruzeiro vs Corinthians?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.