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Brasileirão Série ABrasileirão Série A· Kick-off : Sunday, October 18, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)

Gremio vs Cruzeiro prediction: correct score and AI tips

GremioGremio–CruzeiroCruzeiro

Match analysis

Brasileirão Série A, matchday 31: the Gremio vs Cruzeiro match is scheduled on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time). Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre. Our model makes Cruzeiro clear favourites: a 86% chance of winning, against 9% for the draw and 5% for Gremio.

Gremio have not won any of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 7. Over their last 5 matches, Cruzeiro have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 11 and conceding 8. Cruzeiro therefore arrive in far better shape than Gremio. On average Gremio score 1.00 and concede 1.40 goals per game; Cruzeiro score 2.20 and concede 1.60. In the table, Gremio sit 18th with 31 points from 30 games, Cruzeiro 6th with 48 points from 30. 12 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Gremio have averaged 1.00 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.93 for Cruzeiro.

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Gremio, 3 for Cruzeiro and 1 draw. The most recent ended Gremio 3-1 Cruzeiro (Jul 12, 2026). Gremio out or doubtful: J. Cabral, Wallace (suspended) and Matheus Nascimento (doubtful). Cruzeiro: Gabriel Pec, L. Romero, L. Sinisterra, N. Villarreal (doubtful) and Felipe Morais (suspended). In double chance terms, "Gremio or draw" stands at 14%, "Cruzeiro or draw" at 95% and "no draw" at 91%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

5%
Gremio (Win)
9%
Draw
86%
Cruzeiro (Win)

Double chance

14%
Gremio or draw
95%
Cruzeiro or draw
91%
No draw

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Gremio

DateOpponentScore
Oct 11, 2026Internacional · Brasileirão Série A1-1D
Oct 7, 2026Remo · Brasileirão Série A1-1D
Sep 20, 2026Palmeiras · Brasileirão Série A0-0D
Sep 16, 2026Botafogo · Brasileirão Série A2-3L
Sep 12, 2026Vasco DA Gama · Brasileirão Série A1-2L

Cruzeiro

DateOpponentScore
Oct 13, 2026RB Bragantino · Brasileirão Série A2-4L
Oct 8, 2026Sao Paulo · Brasileirão Série A2-0W
Sep 20, 2026Vitoria · Brasileirão Série A3-1W
Sep 13, 2026Santos · Brasileirão Série A1-2L
Sep 6, 2026Atletico Paranaense · Brasileirão Série A3-1W

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Gremio183130
Cruzeiro64830

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 12, 2026Gremio 3-1 CruzeiroClub Friendlies
Apr 19, 2026Cruzeiro 2-0 GremioSerie A
Nov 5, 2025Gremio 0-1 CruzeiroSerie A
Jul 14, 2025Cruzeiro 4-1 GremioSerie A
Nov 28, 2024Cruzeiro 1-1 GremioSerie A

Out and doubtful

Gremio

  • J. Cabral (out)
  • Wallace (suspended)
  • Matheus Nascimento (doubtful)

Cruzeiro

  • Gabriel Pec (out)
  • L. Romero (out)
  • L. Sinisterra (out)
  • N. Villarreal (doubtful)
  • Felipe Morais (suspended)

Most regular starters

Gremio

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

  • M. Villasanti5/5
  • Wallace5/5
  • Weverton5/5
  • Carlos Vinicius3/5
  • Diego Caito3/5
  • E. Noriega3/5
  • F. Amuzu3/5
  • C. Pavon2/5
  • C. Pavón2/5
  • Caio Paulista2/5
  • Carlos Vinícius2/5

Cruzeiro

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

  • Gerson5/5
  • João Marcelo5/5
  • Kaio Jorge5/5
  • Matheus Pereira5/5
  • Fagner3/5
  • Gabriel Rojas3/5
  • Keny Arroyo3/5
  • Otávio Costa3/5
  • Fabrício Bruno2/5
  • Felipe Morais2/5
  • G. Rojas2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Gremio vs Cruzeiro prediction?

Our AI gives Gremio a 5% chance of winning, the draw 9% and Cruzeiro 86%. Cruzeiro are therefore favourites.

When and where is Gremio vs Cruzeiro played?

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Brasileirão Série A, matchday 31. Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre.

What form are Gremio and Cruzeiro in?

Gremio: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 7 conceded). Cruzeiro: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 8 conceded).

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

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Gremio, 3 for Cruzeiro and 1 draw. The most recent ended Gremio 3-1 Cruzeiro (Jul 12, 2026).

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