Bragantino vs Cruzeiro Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 13 October 2026
🔊 Bragantino and Cruzeiro head into this fixture with similar momentum, and both sides have clear motivation in the final stretch of the season. The hosts have had a difficult run without a win in their last five matches, while the visitors are in better form - five wins from their last ten. Bragantino have a run of low-scoring home matches behind them, though Cruzeiro's statistics point to the possibility of a more open game. The contrast between the visitors' consistent attack and the hosts' recent struggles could be the key factor in how this match unfolds.
Head-to-Head
Cruzeiro beat Bragantino 2-1 at home in their Serie A match on 12 April 2026. With the shot count almost level - 16 to 15 - the winners were noticeably more accurate, putting 7 on target compared to Bragantino's 4.
Cruzeiro have won four of their seven official meetings with Bragantino, with two more ending in draws. Bragantino have won just once; the goal difference stands at 10-5 in Cruzeiro's favour.
Head-to-head statistics Bragantino - Cruzeiro

Bragantino Team Overview
In their previous Série A match on 7 October 2026, Bragantino drew 1-1 at home with Mirassol despite having 33 shots to their opponents' eight and 71% possession. Of their nine shots on target, only one resulted in a goal.
Bragantino have been inconsistent: just one win and five defeats in their last ten matches. In their last five games they have lost three times and drawn twice, pointing to clear problems at both ends of the pitch. Their average of one goal scored per game over that longer run is notable, and at home they have tended towards low-scoring matches - six consecutive home games have gone under 2.5 goals. With rivals pressing from below, they cannot afford to drop points.
Match Results: Bragantino

Cruzeiro Team Overview
In their last Série A match on 8 October 2026, Cruzeiro beat São Paulo 2-0 at home. They had nine shots on target to São Paulo's three and kept a clean sheet, despite São Paulo carrying out more attacks - 103 to 90.
Cruzeiro come into this match having won three of their last five games, which puts their current form in a reasonably favourable light compared to their opponents. Over their last ten matches they have won five and lost four, which reflects an ability to bounce back after setbacks. Their average of 1.7 goals per game is higher than their opponents', and their matches have tended to be open affairs: eight of their last nine have ended with over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in each of their last eleven games. Their motivation is high, driven by the need to stay in the play-off places and not drop points.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Corner Kick Prediction
Bragantino have taken more than 5.5 corners at home in 7 of their last 8 Serie A matches. That is a consistent trend at their home ground, which makes the Bragantino Team Total Corners - Over 5.5 a very logical bet. The odds for this are 1.76*.
Reliable Bet
Cruzeiro have conceded in 11 consecutive matches, which makes Bragantino Team Total - Over 0.5 a very reliable option. On top of that, Bragantino average 1.43 goals per home match this season. The odds are 1.15*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (12.23%), 1-0 (10.18%) and 2-1 (9.36%). A draw at 1-1 has the highest probability, though a narrow Bragantino win also looks possible. All three options are fairly close to each other in terms of likelihood.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The game could open up more for Cruzeiro's attack and produce a greater number of dangerous chances at both ends. The visitors are noticeably ahead in terms of current form and average scoring; their recent away matches have often featured plenty of goals on both sides - supported by several strong trends pointing towards over 2.5 goals for Cruzeiro, combined with Bragantino's weak home defence against any opposition. The editor's main prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5.
