Gremio vs Cruzeiro Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Wednesday 5th November | Arena do Grêmio | Brasileirão Série A | 23:00 GMT

The Série A grind intensifies as Gremio host Cruzeiro in a pivotal late-season clash. With title aspirations hanging by a thread for the visitors and survival hopes flickering for the hosts, this Porto Alegre showdown promises fireworks under the floodlights.

Cruzeiro sit pretty in third, chasing a Copa Libertadores spot, while Gremio battle mid-table mediocrity, desperate to avoid the drop zone.

Key Betting Tip: Over 1.5 Goals offers solid value @ 1.44.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Predicted Lineups

Gremio Predicted XI: Rafael; Pedro Geromel, Martins, Reinaldo; Dodi, Villasanti, Ednilson; Pavon, Cristaldo, Gomes

Cruzeiro Predicted XI: Anderson; William, Villalba, Ze Ivaldo, Marlon; Pereira, Barreal, Romero, Silva; Veron, Robert

Cruzeiro miss forward Juan Dinenno (injury), Arthur Viana (hip) and Rafa Silva (thigh, out weeks). Matheus Pereira pulls strings in midfield, with Veron and Robert leading the line in a balanced 4-2-3-1 setup.

Gremio and Cruzeiro Current Form and Standings

Gremio's season has been a rollercoaster of inconsistency, leaving them 11th with 39 points from 30 games (1.6 goals scored per match, 1.4 conceded). They've mustered just 10 points from home fixtures, with a recent 3-1 win against Juventude.

Cruzeiro, conversely, are title contender in third on 60 points (unbeaten in 12 before the break, averaging 1.31 goals). They boast Serie A's stingiest defense, conceding under one per game, and won Vitória 3-1 last game.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture has been a goal-fest historically, averaging 2.5 goals, but recent encounters turned cagey. Cruzeiro hold a slight edge lately, unbeaten in the last three.

Recent H2H Results:

Cruzeiro 4-1 Gremio, 14/07/25 (Série A) Cruzeiro 1-1 Gremio, 28/11/24 (Série A) Gremio 0-2 Cruzeiro, 10/07/24 (Série A) Gremio 3-0 Cruzeiro, 27/08/23 (Série A)

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Our algorithm crunches 200+ data points—form, H2H, injuries, tactics—and eyes a gritty 1-1 draw. Gremio's home resilience clashes with Cruzeiro's defensive masterclass, but mutual absences blunt attacks. Expect a low-scoring stalemate, with under 2.5 goals hitting in 60% of similar matchups.

Best Gremio vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.44

(Odds are subject to change)

Gremio vs Cruzeiro: Key Players to Watch

Franco Cristaldo (Gremio) - The Argentine winger has dazzled with three goals and two assists in 10 starts, his pace tormenting full-backs.

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) - Cruzeiro's talisman boasts four goals and three assists this term, his vision pivotal in tight games.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Match Facts

Referee: Raphael Claus (known for tight calls, averaging 4.2 cards per game).
Broadcast Details: ESPN+, beIN Sports.
Stadium Information: Arena do Grêmio holds 55,000, a cauldron of noise that boosts Gremio by 0.5 goals on average at home.