Cruzeiro vs Coritiba Prediction: Cruzeiro to win as extremely favorite

Cruzeiro will host Coritiba at the Independência Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the upcoming Brazil Serie A match. Cruzeiro is currently in the 9th in Brazil’s Serie A, while Coritiba is in the last position, 20th. Cruzeiro comes from a victory playing as the away side against Vasco da Gama 1-0; and the home side, Coritiba won América-MG by 3-1.

Cruzeiro looks for a new sequence of victories, after poor results in June. The game against Coritiba will be the first of two matches that Cruzeiro will have at home. The team attempted to take advantage of the awful situation of Coritiba in Brazil’s Serie A. Cruzeiro has a modest lineup, but makes an effort to reach a satisfactory campaign after being promoted last year to the top football of Brazil. Cruzeiro looks forward to attackers Gilberto and Bruno Rodrigues getting back on track. The team has decreased in performance since both of them stopped scoring goals. Cruzeiro played 28 games this season, with 10 victories, 7 draws, and 11 defeats. The team scored 31 goals and conceded 25.

Rafael Cabral, William, Neris, Luciano Castán, Kaiki, Matheus Jussa, Machado, Matheus Vital, Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Stênio.

Coritiba has a modest squad and fights really hard to avoid relegation to the second division of Brazil. The team just won a very important match against América-MG in the last round, that also tries to keep in Brazil’s top football. Coritiba’s striker, Alef Manga, can be a weapon against Cruzeiro. This season, the Brazilian attacker has 13 goals and 5 assists in 25 games. On a good day, Alef Manga really can make a difference in the pitch. Coritiba played 31 matches this season, with 9 victories, 11 draws, and 11 defeats. Coritiba scored 35 goals and conceded 44.

Luan Polli, Natanael, Kuscevic, Henrique, Jamerson, Fransérgio, Bruno Gomes, Marcelino Moreno, Robson, Rodriguinho Pinho, Alef Manga.

Coritiba arrives at this match motivated after a great reaction at home (3-1 against América-MG), although facing Cruzeiro at their home can be an unfortunate job. However, Cruzeiro it’s a strong opponent when it’s playing at their home. Even the sequence isn’t positive. For this match, Cruzeiro has the best chance to win.