Our Mushuc Runa vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-1
Mushuc Runa vs Cruzeiro in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 8, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Mushuc Runa 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
Mushuc Runa's Last Match – Mushuc Runa vs Macara
Mushuc Runa will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-3 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A success over Macara on May 4. In that match, Mushuc Runa saw 54% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mushuc Runa | 54% | 0 (11) | 0.91 | 65 |
 Macara | 46% | 0 (8) | 0.75 | 36 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Flamengo
Cruzeiro will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory over Flamengo, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cruzeiro had 41% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 41% | 12 (9) | 1.2 | 66 |
 Flamengo | 59% | 5 (4) | 0.21 | 63 |
Mushuc Runa vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Mushuc Runa | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mushuc Runa are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Mushuc Runa 17-14
Cruzeiro 11-11
What are the odds for this match?
Mushuc Runa to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.4
Cruzeiro to win: @3.9
Lineups
Mushuc Runa (4-3-3) : Rodrigo Formento, Carlos Alfredo Orejuela Quinonez, Luis Haquin, Dennis Quintero, Glendys Mina, Steven Tapiero, Esteban Nicolas Davila Alarcon, Luis Arce, Renny Simisterra, Jose Luis Quinonez, Cristian Penilla
Cruzeiro (4-3-3) : Cassio, William, Fabricio Bruno, Kaua Prates, Jonathan, Rodriguinho, Walace, Murilo Rhikman, Lautaro Diaz, Yannick Bolasie, Carlos Eduardo
Cienciano 
Atletico Mineiro 
Caracas 
Deportes Iquique