Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro Betting Odds and Free Pick

Another midweek round in the Brasileirão, and this time Corinthians, trying to move up in the standings, will host league leaders Cruzeiro for Matchday 16.

Corinthians come into the match with their heads down after a 2-0 loss in the weekend derby against São Paulo.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, is enjoying a great run of form and crushed Juventude 4-0 to stay at the top of the table.

Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Corinthians?

It’s been a very poor start to the season for Corinthians. First, they were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores qualifiers by Barcelona SC of Ecuador. Then, they crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana in the group stage. And now, they sit in 10th place in the Brasileirão.

They have 19 points with five wins, four draws, and six losses, scoring 15 goals and conceding 19, making them the first team in the standings with a negative goal difference. They’re coming off a 2-0 defeat to São Paulo after a quick three-minute brace from Luciano, and they’ve won just one of their last seven matches, including a game in the Sudamericana.

Their home form hasn’t been strong either, having lost 2-1 to RB Bragantino in their last match and drawing 0-0 with Vitória before that. Much more is expected from Memphis Depay, who hasn’t scored in the league since mid-April and has just three goals, two of them against the worst team in the tournament, Sport.

Striker Yuri Alberto, the team’s top scorer with five goals, has been out injured since late May, but the good news is that defender Matheuzinho returns after serving a suspension.

Why Bet on Cruzeiro?

Quite the opposite for Cruzeiro. The Belo Horizonte side is having a fantastic season, sitting at the top of the table with 33 points after 10 wins, three draws, and only two losses, both away from home in April.

They share the league’s best attack with Flamengo, scoring 27 goals, with Kaio Jorge standing out the most. The 23-year-old forward is the top scorer in the Brasileirão with 12 goals and also has four assists. Meanwhile, Matheus Pereira leads the league in assists with five.

They’re coming off a 4-0 win over Juventude, with Gabriel Barbosa scoring twice, and are on a three-game winning streak, netting 10 goals in that span. In addition, they are unbeaten in their last 10 league matches and have gone 15 games without losing in all competitions (11 wins). Their last defeats were on April 24 against Palestino in the Copa Sudamericana and on April 20 versus RB Bragantino.

Head coach Leonardo Jardim will welcome back goalkeeper Cássio, a club legend at Corinthians, where he played from 2012 to 2024.

Final Betting Analysis: Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro

Two historic clubs face off, but they are in very different forms. Cruzeiro is having a great season, playing quality soccer and riding an impressive streak, while Corinthians is stuck in the middle of the table. We believe the visitors will come away with the win.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Cruzeiro, with their Moneyline at +162, while Corinthians sit at +195, and a draw at +212.

The last time these two teams met was at this same stadium on November 20, 2024, when Corinthians won 2-1 with goals from Depay and Yuri Alberto. The last time the away side won was in 2019, when Cruzeiro claimed a 2-1 victory.

Go for a win for Cruzeiro. If you bet $100 at +162, you will gain $162 for a total payout of $262.

Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro Betting Pick: Cruzeiro