Corinthians1Cruzeiro2

HT 0–1Sun 16 Aug 2026, 22:30 Predictions graded

Predictions3–730%

Edges3–350%

PossPossession 53%–47%ShotsShots 19–15On targetOn target 6–6CornersCorners 3–8

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 12 Aug 2026, 02:59 · Europe/Bucharest

Corinthians' home fortress and Cruzeiro's leaky away defense point to a low-scoring, cagey match, but the real betting value lies in over 9.5 corners (+6% edge) and over 4.5 cards (+13.5% edge).

Avoid the home win and HT/FT markets due to negative value and Memphis' uncertain status.

Context

GE reported on 12 August that Memphis was omitted from the Libertadores squad due to an unsigned contract renewal.
- Memphis is a key forward for Corinthians; his absence would reduce their goal threat and corner potential.
The match is scheduled for 16 August, between Libertadores first legs (11-13 August) and second legs (18-20 August).
- Corinthians played on 12 August and Cruzeiro on 13 August, giving both teams only 3-4 days of rest.
- Squad rotation is expected, which could lower the quality of attacking play and increase the chance of a cagey, low-scoring match.
Last 5 home matches (all competitions): 3 clean sheets, only 2 goals conceded.
- Home league record: 8 goals conceded in 11 games (0.73 per game).
- Recent home results: 0-0 vs Atletico Paranaense, 3-0 vs Remo, 2-1 vs Internacional (Copa do Brasil).
Away league record: 17 goals conceded in 10 games (1.70 per game).
- Recent away matches: conceded 1 vs Coritiba, 1 vs Palmeiras, 1 vs Bahia.
- Only 2 clean sheets in 10 away league games.

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Positive edges · 3

BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Corinthians' strong home form and Cruzeiro's leaky away defense give the hosts a slight edge, though the Libertadores congestion adds uncertainty.
- Corinthians home record: 5W-3D-3L, 12 goals for, 8 against in 11 matches (Serie A 2026).
- Cruzeiro away record: 4W-2D-4L, 11 goals for, 17 against in 10 matches (Serie A 2026).
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: W-W-D-W-W (all competitions), conceding only 2 goals in those 5.
- H2H last 5: Corinthians 1W-2D-2L, but at home they are unbeaten in last 2 (1W-1D).
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostCorinthiansEstimated chance40%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Corinthians are very hard to beat at home, and Cruzeiro's away form is inconsistent, making a home win or draw highly likely.
- Corinthians home record: only 3 losses in 11 home league games.
- Cruzeiro away record: 4 losses in 10 away games, with a -6 goal difference.
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: unbeaten (4W-1D).
- H2H at Corinthians: last 2 meetings ended 0-0 and 1-2 (Copa do Brasil), but overall home advantage is clear.
BetBugs · Double ChancelostCorinthians or DrawEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Corinthians' tendency for slow starts at home and Cruzeiro's mixed first-half performances point to a level score at the break.
- Corinthians home first half record: led at half-time in only 13% of matches (overall season average).
- Cruzeiro away first half record: led at half-time in 40% of matches (overall season average).
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: half-time results were D-D-W-D-D.
- H2H last 5: half-time draws in 3 of 5 meetings.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
While not a frequent pattern, Corinthians' ability to grind out wins after tight first halves at home gives this outcome a plausible chance.
- Corinthians home matches: 3 of 11 had a half-time draw and full-time win.
- Cruzeiro away matches: 2 of 10 had a half-time draw and full-time loss.
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: 2 instances of half-time draw and full-time win.
- H2H: no direct precedent in last 5 meetings.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw / CorinthiansEstimated chance25%

Goals1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Corinthians' home defense is solid, and Cruzeiro's away attack is modest, suggesting a low-scoring affair, especially with potential fatigue from Libertadores.
- Corinthians home league matches: 12 goals in 11 games (1.09 per game), 8 conceded (0.73 per game).
- Cruzeiro away league matches: 11 goals in 10 games (1.10 per game), 17 conceded (1.70 per game).
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: 3 clean sheets, only 2 goals conceded total.
- H2H last 5: 3 of 5 had under 2.5 goals, including the last league meeting (1-1).
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Corinthians' strong home defense and Cruzeiro's occasional away blanks make it more likely that at least one side fails to score.
- Corinthians home clean sheets: 5 in 11 league games (45%).
- Cruzeiro away failed to score: 3 in 10 league games (30%).
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: 3 clean sheets.
- H2H last 5: both teams scored in only 2 of 5 meetings.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to start slowly, with Corinthians particularly cautious at home, making a low-scoring first half very probable.
- Corinthians first half goals at home: average 0.5 per game (overall season average).
- Cruzeiro first half goals away: average 0.7 per game (overall season average).
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: only 2 first-half goals scored total, 1 conceded.
- H2H last 5: only 1 match had over 1.5 first-half goals (Cruzeiro 3-0 in Nov 2025).
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance75%

Match stats2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams generate corners, especially Corinthians at home, and the tactical matchup could lead to an open game with multiple set-piece opportunities.
- Corinthians home corners: average 5.2 per game overall, but recent home matches show higher numbers (e.g., 10 vs Internacional, 8 vs Gremio).
- Cruzeiro away corners: average 6.8 per game overall, with 9 corners vs Botafogo away recently.
- Corinthians last 5 home matches: total corners per game: 10, 6, 3, 8, 7 (average 6.8).
- Cruzeiro last 5 away matches: total corners per game: 4, 2, 9, 1, 8 (average 4.8, but high variance).
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Corinthians' home dominance in possession and recent corner counts suggest they can exceed 5.5 corners against a Cruzeiro side that concedes them.
- Corinthians home corners: average 5.2 overall, but last 5 home matches: 10, 6, 3, 8, 7 (average 6.8).
- Cruzeiro concedes corners away: opponents average 4.8 corners against them in last 5 away games.
- Corinthians' possession at home is high (60.4% average), leading to more attacking pressure.
BetBugs · Home CornerslostCorinthians over 5.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
The competitive nature of this fixture, combined with both teams' disciplinary records, points to a match with several cards.
- Corinthians home yellow cards: average 2.5 per game overall, but last 5 home matches: 3, 3, 1, 2, 4 (average 2.6).
- Cruzeiro away yellow cards: average 2.5 per game overall, last 5 away matches: 3, 2, 4, 2, 4 (average 3.0).
- H2H last 5: total cards per game: 5, 6, 4, 3, 2 (average 4.0).
- Referee data unavailable, but derby-like intensity expected.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance60%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 47% leaves no cushion vs our 40% estimate; the price already reflects home advantage and the edge is negative.

Prediction history

Corinthians has been inconsistent when projected to win

Corinthians has fulfilled 3 of 6 recent win predictions. The two draws and one loss among the misses show vulnerability even when favoured. At home, where they play today, they have won 3 of 5 such predictions, but the current 40% probability sits below the historical range of 42–55%, suggesting less confidence than in past projections.

Recent evidence for Corinthians6 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

31 Jul·Serie A