Our Barcelona Guayaquil vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 0-2
Barcelona Guayaquil vs Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-2 for the match between Barcelona Guayaquil and Cruzeiro.
This Barcelona Guayaquil vs Cruzeiro prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barcelona Guayaquil's Last Match – LDU Quito vs Barcelona Guayaquil
Barcelona Guayaquil will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A victory over LDU Quito, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Barcelona Guayaquil had 35% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LDU Quito | 65% | 0 (3) | 0.62 | 80 |
 Barcelona Guayaquil | 35% | 0 (4) | 0.86 | 24 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro must win to recover from their recent 1-4 Brazil Serie A defeat against Sao Paulo on April 4 and regain momentum. In that match, Cruzeiro controlled 63% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sao Paulo | 37% | 8 (5) | 1.96 | 29 |
 Cruzeiro | 63% | 11 (7) | 1.46 | 43 |
Barcelona Guayaquil vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Barcelona Guayaquil | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.67 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barcelona Guayaquil are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Barcelona Guayaquil 9-4
Cruzeiro 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Barcelona Guayaquil to win: @3
Draw: @3
Cruzeiro to win: @2.6
Lineups
Barcelona Guayaquil (5-3-2) : Jose David Contreras, Bryan Carabali, Alex Rangel, Christian Baez, Luca Alexander Sosa, Gustavo Vallecilla, Milton Aaron Celiz, Matias Gonzalo Lugo, Jhonny Quinonez, Luis Cano, Dario Benedetto
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Matheus Cunha, Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Jonathan, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Gerson, Christian, Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge