What is the prediction for the football match between Chapecoense-sc and Cruzeiro?
Our prediction for the Chapecoense-sc–Cruzeiro match is: Cruzeiro to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
Cruzeiro to win (41% confidence); over 2.5 goals (75% confidence); both teams to score: yes (66% confidence)
Cruzeiro
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Cruzeiro scored an average of 2.20 goals and conceded 1.60 per match.
Players to watch
In a recent recorded appearance, Giovanni Augusto registered 0 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Across 5 recent recorded appearances, Kaio Jorge contributed 6 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.72/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists Leonardo Jardim as coach of Cruzeiro. The latest recorded formations are Chapecoense-sc in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 3, 2026) and Cruzeiro in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 6, 2026). Across 9 recent matches with possession and shot data, Chapecoense-sc averaged 43.4% possession and 10.2 shots per match (3.1 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 9 matches, Cruzeiro averaged 54.0% possession and 16.6 shots (6.8 on target), a possession control with high shot volume profile. The clearest contrast in this sample is possession share.
Home and away performance
In 4 recent home matches, Chapecoense-sc recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, averaging 0.75 points, 1.25 goals scored and 2.25 conceded per match. Away from home, Cruzeiro recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in 6 matches, averaging 1.50 points, 2.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per match. The away side’s recent road record compares favourably with the home side’s home record.
This Serie A fixture takes place at Arena Condá (Chapeco).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for Chapecoense-sc: 0.8 points per home match compared with 0.7 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.