Our Goias vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-2
Goias vs Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Goias 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
Goias's Last Match – EC Juventude vs Goias
Goias will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Brazil Serie B defeat at the hands of EC Juventude on April 11. In that match, Goias saw 58% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC Juventude | 42% | 10 (7) | 0.7 | 32 |
 Goias | 58% | 3 (1) | 0.23 | 36 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
Cruzeiro will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Serie A success over Bragantino on April 12. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 49% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 49% | 11 (7) | 2.03 | 27 |
 Bragantino | 51% | 10 (4) | 0.59 | 29 |
Goias vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Goias | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Goias are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Goias 15-8
Cruzeiro 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Goias to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.2
Cruzeiro to win: @2.05