Anticipation is high for the Brazil Serie A match on 31.07.2026 between Coritiba and Cruzeiro. As these teams prepare, our analysis includes everything from tactical overviews to key players who could turn the game. With our prediction, understand the dynamics of Coritiba vs. Cruzeiro and place your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Corinthians | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22/20 | 28 |
| 10 | Coritiba | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 25/27 | 27 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 26/30 | 27 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 25/23 | 26 |
Key Player Statistics: Coritiba vs Cruzeiro
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 06.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Cruzeiro | 11.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 16.07.2023 | 0-0 |
| Serie B | Coritiba | Cruzeiro | 09.10.2021 | 0-3 |
| Serie B | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 07.07.2021 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Cruzeiro | 19.10.2017 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 25.06.2017 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 14.08.2016 | 2-2 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Cruzeiro | 15.05.2016 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Coritiba | 28.09.2015 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Coritiba | 27.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Palmeiras | 23.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Coritiba | 30.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Bahia | 26.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Santos | Coritiba | 17.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Coritiba | Santos | 14.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Internacional | 09.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Coritiba | 03.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Coritiba | 26.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Santos | Coritiba | 23.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Botafogo | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Internacional | Cruzeiro | 23.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gremio | Cruzeiro | 12.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cruzeiro | Defensor Sporting | 04.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Fluminense | 01.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Cruzeiro | Barcelona SC | 29.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Chapecoense-sc | 24.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Boca Juniors | Cruzeiro | 20.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Cruzeiro | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Cruzeiro | Goias | 13.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Coritiba VS Cruzeiro
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Coritiba vs Cruzeiro
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Coritiba vs Cruzeiro
htmlTwo points. That's all that separates Coritiba and Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A table as they prepare to face each other at Couto Pereira. Eight points from the top six. Everything to play for. This one matters.
Coritiba sit tenth with 26 points from 19 games. Cruzeiro are eighth with 27. On paper, Cruzeiro have the edge. But football isn't played on paper, and the home side have recent history firmly in their corner.
Here's what you need to watch for — Coritiba have won the last two Serie A meetings between these clubs. A 1-0 home win in November 2023 followed a goalless draw in Belo Horizonte earlier that year. The Coxa faithful know how to make Cruzeiro uncomfortable on this ground.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Cruzeiro being the stronger side. Yes, they've looked impressive in patches — that stunning 4-0 demolition of Barcelona SC in the Libertadores turns heads. But their Serie A form tells a different story. They shipped four against São Paulo, three against Atlético-MG, and their defensive record of 29 goals conceded in 19 league games is genuinely alarming for a team with their resources.
Coritiba aren't exactly watertight at the back either, with 27 conceded. But Breno Lopes has been absolutely electric this season — eight goals in 16 matches is the kind of return that wins games at this level. If he's on it, Cruzeiro's defence will be in serious trouble.
Now here's the surprising stat that caught my eye. Cruzeiro will be without both Matheus Pereira and Gerson through yellow card suspensions. That's a massive blow. Matheus Pereira has racked up nine bookings in 17 games — he's been their creative engine all season. Losing him here, away from home, against a side who know how to grind out results, could prove decisive.
Betting-wise, the value is jumping off the page for me. Coritiba at 3.00 to win is genuinely attractive given home advantage, the head-to-head record, and Cruzeiro's key absences. The draw at 3.20 also deserves attention — these sides have drawn four of their last seven encounters across all competitions combined. Both teams to score looks like a banker at decent odds given both defences have been leaky all campaign.
For a bold specific call — back Breno Lopes to score anytime. He's in the form of his life, he loves this stage, and Cruzeiro's makeshift midfield without Matheus Pereira will struggle to protect a backline already conceding at nearly 1.5 goals per game.
My prediction: Coritiba 2-1 Cruzeiro. The home crowd, the suspensions, the momentum. It all points one way.
Couto Pereira will be rocking on matchday. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josué | Portugal | 35 | Midfielder | 174 | 68 |
| Jacy | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 192 | 81 |
| Felipe Jonatan | Brazil | 28 | Defender | 176 | 76 |
| Pedro Rocha | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| Keiller | Brazil | 29 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 91 |
| Rodrigo Moledo | Brazil | 38 | Defender | 188 | 96 |
| Tinga | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 179 | 78 |
| Bruno Melo | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| S. Gómez | Colombia | 30 | Midfielder | 172 | 72 |
| Maicon | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| Breno Lopes | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 175 | 79 |
| Pedro Rangel | Brazil | 26 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 88 |
| Gustavo | Brazil | 23 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| Tiago Cóser | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 191 | 78 |
| Vini Paulista | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| J. Lavega | Uruguay | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| Lucas Ronier | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | 163 | 60 |
| Lucas Taverna | Brazil | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Renato Marques | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Silva Miguel | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fágner | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 168 | 67 |
| L. Villalba | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 177 | 73 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 177 | 72 |
| Kaio Jorge | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 64 |
| Fabrício Bruno | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 191 | 87 |
| L. Romero | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| Lucas Silva | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 181 | 82 |
| Matheus Pereira | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 80 |
| Gerson | Brazil | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 72 |
| L. Sinisterra | Colombia | 27 | Attacker | 172 | 60 |
| João Marcelo | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| Matheus Cunha | Brazil | 25 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 79 |
| Kaiki | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 173 | 73 |
| Marquinhos | Brazil | 23 | Attacker | 175 | 85 |
| Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa | Brazil | 20 | Goalkeeper | ||
| K. Arroyo | Ecuador | 20 | Forward | 174 | 74 |
| Jonathan | Brazil | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| N. Villareal | Colombia | 21 | Midfielder | 179 | 75 |
| Kenji | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | 69 |
| Kauã Moraes | Brazil | 20 | Defender | 174 | 62 |
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro match odds
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