Corinthians vs Cruzeiro: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Wednesday 23rd July | Neo Química Arena | Brazil Serie A | 23:30 GMT

This week brings a stellar fixture in the Brazilian Serie A, as Corinthians take on Cruzeiro late on Wednesday night.

Visitors Cruzeiro are looking to maintain their spot at the top of the table heading into this fixture, as we approach the midway point in the season. However, with plenty of time left to go, the title is still for the taking.

Key Betting Tip: Cruzeiro to Win offers good value @ 2.71.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Predicted Lineups

Corinthians Predicted XI: Souza, Bidu, Caca, Silva, Torres, Martinez, Bidon, Carrillo, Garro, Depay, Romero

Corinthians have a huge injury and suspension crisis in their squad at the minute, with four players ruled out on the sidelines. This list includes Yuri Alberto, who had scored 13 goals in all competitions this season prior to his back injury.

Cruzeiro Predicted XI: Leonardo, Kaiki, Villalba, Bruno, William, Eduardo, Romero, Marquinhos, Barbosa, Cardoso, Jorge

Corinthians and Cruzeiro Current League Standings

Corinthians have had a bang average season so far in the Serie A. They currently occupy 10th place, inside the Copa Sudamericana spots. However, that zone has been incredibly competitive this term, with only four points separating 13th and seventh. Corinthians have 19 points in total, two points clear of the threshold, however as previously mentioned, everything can change. To add to that theory, their form has been very poor as of late, only winning in game in their last six in the league – having lost two in the meantime.

Cruzeiro have been absolutely superb all season long. They sit right at the summit of the table on a whopping 33 points – three points ahead of second-placed Flamengo. Leonardo Jardim’s men have only lost two games in the Serie A and have put in a wealthy bid for the title. Their form has been fantastic recently also, winning three out of the last three games and not losing a single game in their last 10.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Head-to-Head Timeline

Despite the juxtaposed league positions, this fixture has been one that has gone either way in recent events. There has been no dominant figure in this matchup and ironically, it was Corinthians who came away with the most recent win.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Corinthians 2-1 Cruzeiro, 20/11/24 (Serie A)
• Cruzeiro 3-0 Corinthians, 07/07/24 (Serie A)
• Cruzeiro 1-1 Corinthians, 20/08/23 (Serie A)
• Corinthians 2-1 Cruzeiro, 16/04/23 (Serie A)
• Corinthians 1-2 Cruzeiro, 19/10/19 (Serie A)

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Cruzeiro have been an unstoppable force in the Brazilian Serie A so far this season and that does not look like changing by the way their recent form has been going. Now unbeaten in 10 games, they are certainly the favourites in Wednesday’s fixture.

For that reason, a 2-0 Cruzeiro Win looks to be a reasonable prediction for this match.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Cruzeiro to Win @ 2.71 (Highbet).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Corinthians vs Cruzeiro

Memphis Depay (Corinthians) - We all know what Memphis Depay is capable of and now he continues to display it in the Brazilian league. The Dutchman has grabbed three goals and three assists in the Serie A so far this season, in just 10 matches. However, the 31-year-old has not scored a goal since mid-April.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) - Kaio Jorge is certainly the first player you should look out for in this fixture. The league’s top scorer has netted 12 goals and found four assists in the Serie A this term and does not look like stopping one bit. In his last three matches, Jorge has bagged four goals and two assists on his monumental run.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
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• Stadium Information: Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, is the home of Corinthians, having been open for only 11 years. It holds 48,905 on a match-day; however, in the FIFA World Cup 2014, it reached a record attendance of 63,267.