Our Cruzeiro vs Gremio Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Gremio in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
Cruzeiro will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Brazil Serie A win against Bragantino on April 12. In that match, Cruzeiro controlled 49% of possession and managed 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 |
Gremio's Last Match – Internacional vs Gremio
Determined to get back to winning ways, Gremio must win after their 0-0 Brazil Serie A draw against Internacional on April 11. In that match, Gremio had 47% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Internacional | 53% | 9 (3) | 0.88 | 55 |
 Gremio | 47% | 4 (1) | 0.21 | 35 |
Cruzeiro vs Gremio Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Gremio | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Gremio average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 13-12
Gremio 10-8
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.6
Gremio to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025