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Brasileirão Série ABrasileirão Série A· Kick-off : Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 23:30 (UK time)

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras prediction: correct score and AI tips

CruzeiroCruzeiro–PalmeirasPalmeiras

Match analysis

Brasileirão Série A, matchday 35: Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras kicks off on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 23:30 (UK time). Venue: Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte. Cruzeiro start as favourites with a 48% chance of victory; Palmeiras are given 30% and the draw 22%.

Over their last 5 matches, Cruzeiro have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Over their last 5 matches, Palmeiras have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 5 and conceding 1. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Cruzeiro score 2.00 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Palmeiras score 1.00 and concede 0.20. In the table, Cruzeiro sit 3rd with 57 points from 33 games, Palmeiras 2nd with 70 points from 33. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Cruzeiro have averaged 1.95 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.62 for Palmeiras.

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Cruzeiro, 0 for Palmeiras and 1 draw. The most recent ended Palmeiras 1-1 Cruzeiro (May 17, 2026). Cruzeiro out or doubtful: Felipe Morais, Gabriel Pec, Matheus Pereira (suspended), L. Sinisterra, L. Villalba (suspended), William Furtado (suspended) and Joao Marcelo (doubtful). Palmeiras: Jefte, Paulinho and R. Sosa. In double chance terms, "Cruzeiro or draw" stands at 70%, "Palmeiras or draw" at 52% and "no draw" at 78%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

48%
Cruzeiro (Win)
22%
Draw
30%
Palmeiras (Win)

Double chance

70%
Cruzeiro or draw
52%
Palmeiras or draw
78%
No draw

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Cruzeiro

DateOpponentScore
Oct 29, 2026Atletico-MG · Brasileirão Série A1-0W
Oct 24, 2026Remo · Brasileirão Série A1-0W
Oct 18, 2026Gremio · Brasileirão Série A4-2W
Oct 13, 2026RB Bragantino · Brasileirão Série A2-4L
Oct 8, 2026Sao Paulo · Brasileirão Série A2-0W

Palmeiras

DateOpponentScore
Nov 1, 2026Vasco DA Gama · Copa do Brasil1-0W
Oct 28, 2026Santos · Brasileirão Série A0-0D
Oct 24, 2026RB Bragantino · Brasileirão Série A2-0W
Oct 22, 2026Fluminense · CONMEBOL Libertadores0-1L
Oct 17, 2026Atletico Paranaense · Brasileirão Série A2-0W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Cruzeiro35733
Palmeiras27033

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 2026Palmeiras 1-1 CruzeiroBrasileirão Série A

Out and doubtful

Cruzeiro

  • Felipe Morais (out)
  • Gabriel Pec (out)
  • Matheus Pereira (suspended)
  • L. Sinisterra (out)
  • L. Villalba (suspended)
  • William Furtado (suspended)
  • Joao Marcelo (doubtful)

Palmeiras

  • Jefte (out)
  • Paulinho (out)
  • R. Sosa (out)

Most regular starters

Cruzeiro

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • Gerson5/5
  • Jonathan Jesus5/5
  • Kaio Jorge5/5
  • Matheus Pereira5/5
  • Otavio Costa5/5
  • William Furtado5/5
  • Joao Marcelo4/5
  • K. Arroyo4/5
  • L. Romero4/5
  • Ze Lucas4/5
  • L. Villalba3/5

Palmeiras

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • A. Barboza5/5
  • Carlos Miguel5/5
  • Lucas Evangelista5/5
  • A. Giay4/5
  • J. Arias4/5
  • J. Piquerez4/5
  • Marlon Freitas4/5
  • Murilo4/5
  • Andreas Pereira3/5
  • Bruno Fuchs2/5
  • G. Gomez2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras prediction?

Our AI gives Cruzeiro a 48% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Palmeiras 30%. Cruzeiro are therefore favourites.

When and where is Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras played?

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 23:30 (UK time), Brasileirão Série A, matchday 35. Venue: Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte.

What form are Cruzeiro and Palmeiras in?

Cruzeiro: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 6 conceded). Palmeiras: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 1 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Palmeiras?

In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Cruzeiro, 0 for Palmeiras and 1 draw. The most recent ended Palmeiras 1-1 Cruzeiro (May 17, 2026).

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