Cruzeiro vs Gremio Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming clash between Cruzeiro and Gremio, we have teams with contrasting playing styles facing off. Cruzeiro, currently sitting 17th in the standings, will be eager to leverage their home advantage to turn their fortunes around. However, their recent form is less than impressive, with just two wins in their last five league matches. Gremio, on the other hand, find themselves higher up the table and have been displaying more consistent performances lately.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Grêmio were the home side):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruzeiro and Grêmio:
- 43 matches played;
- home wins: 17, away wins: 16, draws: 10;
- goals scored: 52 by hosts, 50 by visitors;
- average goals in the first half: 0.95, in the second half: 1.42;
- average total goals per match: 2.37.
Head-to-head statistics Cruzeiro - Gremio

Cruzeiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores, with Cruzeiro hosting Universidad Católica. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Cruzeiro vs Universidad Católica):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
🔵 Cruzeiro are struggling both offensively and defensively. In their last five matches, they have suffered two defeats while securing three victories. The team scores sparingly, averaging 1.27 goals per match, while conceding nearly two goals per game. Their position in the standings demands urgent changes as the battle for survival intensifies.
Match Results: Cruzeiro

Gremio Team Overview
The visiting team played their last official match on in the South American Cup tournament, facing Gremio away. The encounter concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Gremio vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 82% vs 18%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
⚫ Grêmio are showing more consistent form compared to their opponents: one win and two draws in their last five matches indicate the team's fighting spirit at this point in the season. Their average goals scored is lower-just 0.8 over the last ten games-but a solid defense keeps them competitive even against strong opponents.
Match Results: Gremio
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 43;
- home team first-half wins - 7; away team first-half wins - 6; draws - 9;
- average first-half total: 0.95;
- today's home team averages 0.53 goals, visitors average 0.42.
First-Half Stats: Cruzeiro (home) vs Grêmio (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 3 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (50%);
- draws: 3 (50%) vs 3 (50%);
- average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.17;
- average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.83.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 5;
- average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4).
- Cruzeiro have scored in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 43;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 16, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Grêmio
- Tournament matches: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 18% vs 27%;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 5.
- Cruzeiro remain unbeaten at home in 14 of their last 15 matches (Serie A).
- Cruzeiro have not lost at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Grêmio have failed to win away in 12 of their last 13 matches (Serie A).
- Grêmio have not won on the road in their last 10 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Average Total:
- Home team - 1.21, Away team - 1.16;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.37;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at home ground - 8 times.
Average Total Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Grêmio
- Tournament average: 3.18 vs 2.55;
- Goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.27;
- First half: 0.73 vs 0.45;
- Second half: 0.55 vs 0.82;
- Cruzeiro: home in tournament - 1.67;
- Grêmio: away in tournament - 0.67;
- Last 10 matches: 1.3 (home - 1.67) vs 0.8 (away - 0.67).
- Cruzeiro score fewer than 1.5 goals at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
Corners Prediction
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 5.36; at home - 5.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4; at home - 3.83.
Grêmio: Statistics
- Season: average total in tournament - 4.18, away - 3.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; away - 2.17.
- Cruzeiro have delivered more than 4.5 corners in the last 8 head-to-head matches between these teams (Serie A).
- Cruzeiro have delivered more than 4.5 corners at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
- Cruzeiro have delivered more than 4.5 corners at home in the last 5 head-to-head matches between these teams (Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 43;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At home ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Grêmio
- Tournament played: 11 vs 11;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- Cruzeiro: BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Grêmio: BTTS away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- Cruzeiro: BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Grêmio: BTTS away - 4 (67%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (17/107, 15.9%);
- Cruzeiro's common home results: 0-0, 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 3-0, 3-3 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Grêmio's common away result: 2-1 (3/6, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts top-3 outcomes:
1-0 - 12.59% (odds: 6)
1-1 - 11.68% (odds: 6.5)
2-1 - 9.98% (odds: 8)