Coritiba vs Cruzeiro preview
2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
Today - 12:30 AM
Serie A
Coritiba
Coritiba
Cruzeiro
CRZ
KICKOFF :
Today - 12:30 AM
Round 21 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jul 31
CONTEXT
Coritiba welcome Cruzeiro to the Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira for a Serie A regular season clash in 2026. Currently positioned tenth and eleventh respectively in the domestic league table, both teams are separated by just one place. Cruzeiro possess the higher power score at 68.34 against Coritiba's 53.34, giving them a fifteen point advantage. Their form score also edges ahead at 24.33 to 19.56. This matchup features two mid-table sides seeking to gain ground on the leaders. The home environment could play a key role as Coritiba aim to disrupt the visitors' momentum. With no recent outing data available, preparations focus on current season trends and squad readiness for this important encounter.
TL;DR
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Structural: Coritiba are tenth while Cruzeiro are eleventh in the domestic standings.
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Form: Cruzeiro hold a form score of 24.33 compared to Coritiba's 19.56.
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Squad: Cruzeiro are the stronger team with a power score of 68.34 to 53.34.
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Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
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Transition: Transition metrics remain unspecified ahead of the match.
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Set pieces: Set piece performance data is not available due to low confidence metrics.
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xVariable: Cruzeiro hold a fifteen point power advantage over the hosts.
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Market: Projection split: Coritiba 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Cruzeiro 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
F. Seabra
VS
Artur Jorge
1.42
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.42
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bragantino
Rank: 65
D
Palmeiras
Rank: 76
L
Flamengo
Rank: 76
L
Bahia
Rank: 63
W
Santos
Rank: 63
W
Internacional
Rank: 63
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Botafogo
Rank: 68
L
Internacional
Rank: 63
W
Fluminense
Rank: 69
D
Chapecoense
Rank: 53
W
Palmeiras
Rank: 77
D
Bahia
Rank: 63
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Coritiba
0%
Draw
0%
Cruzeiro
0%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
53.34
68.34
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Coritiba
Cruzeiro
Power Score
53.34
68.34
League Position
10
11
Global Rank
562
316
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Coritiba
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Opponent-weighted form score
Cruzeiro
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Coritiba Cruzeiro
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Coritiba
Coritiba
Home
1
matches
Cruzeiro
CRZ
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
2
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-30T00:12:05+00:00
STARTING XI - EXPECTED
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
22 P. De Faria Rangel
2 G. de Jesus da Silva
23 T. Coiser
55 J. Maranhão Oliveira
26 B. Ferreira Melo
21 T. dos Santos
19 S. Gómez Londoño
11 L. Vieira Pires
10 J. Soares Pesqueira
77 B. Vasconcelos Lopes
32 P. Rocha Neves
81 O. Rezende Costa
27 G. Rojas
34 J. de Jesus Alves
15 F. Soares de Faria
12 W. de Asevedo Furtado
29 L. Romero
8 G. Santos da Silva
99 K. Arroyo Alvarado
10 M. Costa Pereira
9 B. Rodrigues do Nascimento
19 K. Pinto Ramos
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 31, 2026, 12:30 AM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 21 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
Capacity
40502
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
Brígida Cirilo Ferreira
Leone Carvalho
Tarcisio Nascimento Matos
Next Match
Coritiba
vs
Chapecoense
League: Serie A
Kickoff: Sat, 8 Aug - 11:30 PM
Venue: Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
Cruzeiro
vs
Mirassol
League: Serie A
Kickoff: Sun, 9 Aug - 2:00 PM
Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Expected Lineup
Referee :
Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
Manager ▼
F. Seabra
Coach
Starting XI ▼
22
Pedro Rangel
Goalkeeper
6.89 32
Pedro Rocha
Centre Forward
6.75 2
Tinga
Right Back
6.74 10
Josué
Attacking Midfield
7.07 11
Lucas Ronier
Right Wing
6.96 19
Sebastián Gómez
Defensive Midfield
6.65 21
Thiago Santos
Defensive Midfield
6.65 23
Tiago Cóser
Right Back
6.57 26
Bruno Melo
Left Back
6.6 55
Jacy
Left Back
6.89 77
Breno Lopes
Left Wing
7.08 Substitutes ▼
1
Pedro Morisco
7.32 3
Maicon
6.69 4
Rodrigo Moledo
6.99 6
Felipe Jonatan
6.67 7
Joaquín Lavega
6.72 17
Brian Ocampo
6.85 18
Paulo Roberto
20
Keno
6.43 39
Gustavo
6.39 44
JP Chermont
6.59 50
Tissi
6.49 99
Rodrigo Rodrigues
Referee :
Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
Manager ▼
Artur Jorge
Coach
Starting XI ▼
81
Otávio Costa
Goalkeeper
6.6 19
Kaio Jorge
Centre Forward
6.95 8
Gerson
Defensive Midfield
6.94 10
Matheus Pereira
Attacking Midfield
7.42 12
William
Right Back
6.81 15
Fabrício Bruno
Right Back
6.89 27
Gabriel Rojas
Left Back
6.83 29
Lucas Romero
Defensive Midfield
6.96 34
Jonathan Jesus
Left Back
7.1 99
Keny Arroyo
Left Wing
6.94 9
Bruno Rodrigues
Right Wing
6.49 Substitutes ▼
11
Marquinhos
6.75 2
Kauã Moraes
6.67 5
Zé Lucas
6.83 7
Matheus Henrique
6.66 16
Lucas Silva
6.58 25
Lucas Villalba
6.54 40
Rhuan Gabriel
6.61 43
João Marcelo
6.75 51
Vitor Lamounier Rego
57
Rayan Lelis
6.2 38
Felipe Morais
CONCLUSION
Cruzeiro enter as the stronger side based on power and form metrics but Coritiba will be motivated by home support at their stadium. The narrow gap in league positions suggests a tight contest where small details could decide the outcome. Both teams have similar domestic rankings which adds intrigue to the fixture. Expect a battle focused on midfield control and defensive organization as they look to secure points in the 2026 campaign. The absence of detailed set piece and efficiency insights means emphasis falls on overall team balance and recent performances. This encounter could influence mid-table dynamics significantly.
