Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: Match Preview & Predictions (Brasileirão Betano)

Welcome, football fans and bettors, to Extratips! Get ready for a big clash as Cruzeiro faces Corinthians on November 23, 2025, 23:30 UTC, at Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte. Cruzeiro holds 3rd place in Serie A with 47 points (14W 5D 4L), chasing a Libertadores spot. Corinthians sits 10th with 29 points (7W 8D 8L), fighting to close the gap on the top half.

The latest odds show Cruzeiro as clear favorites: Home win at 1.75, Draw at 3.60, Away win at 5.19. Both Teams to Score 'No' comes at 1.67, and Under 2.5 goals is 1.62. Those suggest a tight game, likely low-scoring, with Cruzeiro dominant.

Head-to-head, Cruzeiro and Corinthians have traded results, but Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last two home encounters; last five matches: 0-0, 2-1 (Corinthians), 3-0 (Cruzeiro), 1-1, 2-1 (Corinthians).

Recent run: Cruzeiro are strong at home, winning 4 out of their last 5; Corinthians picked up just 1 win in their last 5 away games. Top Cruzeiro strengths: Home form, disciplined defense, forward Kaio Jorge's scoring touch. Weaknesses: shaky against set pieces, midfield depth, can struggle if behind. Corinthians' strengths: counter-attacks, fight in midfield duels, experience. Weaknesses: poor finishing, leaky defense, lost focus late in games.

Absences: Cruzeiro miss Fagner, Marquinhos, and Matheus Henrique, while Corinthians are without Hugo Souza and Vitinho. This impacts depth, especially in defense and midfield.

Key angles: (1) Cruzeiro's home advantage may decide the tie; (2) Corinthians desperate to boost their mid-table position; (3) Watch Kaio Jorge as a game-changer up front.

Expect Cruzeiro to press, while Corinthians play cautious and hope for a break. Trends suggest goals may be few and mainly from the hosts.