Brasileirão · Matchday 26 · Season 2026 · ScheduledBelo Horizonte

Prediction for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Club Athletico Paranaense

Cruzeiro Esporte ClubeView team →LWWWW
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
39.9%Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
31.6%Draw
28.5%Club Athletico Paranaense
Club Athletico ParanaenseView team →DWDWD
VERDICTCruzeiro Esporte Clube slight favourite

Foresportia's analysis estimates that Cruzeiro Esporte Clube has the advantage based on the 1X2 probabilities. The models give Cruzeiro Esporte Clube a slight edge, but the gap is not large enough to form a strong signal. The stability level still calls for a cautious reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 71.5%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick. Confidence reflects how clear the signal is for this match; stability reflects its historical robustness.

1X2 STABILITYRisk The stability badge measures the historical robustness of the 1X2 signal.Model confidence 42.1%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 71.5%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthBalanced
Recent formAdvantage Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Goal profileRather low-scoring
Signal stabilityLow
Model confidenceLow

Probabilities & verdict

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube39.9%
Draw31.6%
Club Athletico Paranaense28.5%

Main pickCruzeiro Esporte Clube

1X2 STABILITYRisk

Model confidence42.1%

1X2 alternatives

1X2 alternatives
MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X71.5%Most robust signal
Draw no betCruzeiro Esporte Clube58.3%Interesting
Total goalsUnder 2.556.6%Interesting
Both teams to scoreYes50.1%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 3.580.7%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.24Cruzeiro Esporte Clube

Expected goals (xG)1.02Club Athletico Paranaense

Under 2.5 probability56.6%

BTTS No probability49.9%

Top 5 likely scores
0 - 013.2%1 - 112.9%1 - 011.9%2 - 110.8%0 - 19.4%

Advanced scenarios

Cruzeiro Esporte ClubeClub Athletico Paranaense
34.9%
Clean sheet
28.2%
21.7%
Win to nil
14.9%
15.7%
Win by 2 goals or more
9%
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Team comparison

6thCurrent position3rd
1637Elo1613
LWWWWForm (last 5)DWDWD
1.8Goals scored / match (5)1.8
1.2Goals conceded / match (5)1.2
20.0Clean sheets (5)40.0
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Prediction reliability

Risk profile

This match carries more uncertainty than average. Our models therefore reduce confidence slightly.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCERisk profile
45.9%

45.9% correct predictions
over 743 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE60%47.5%35%014929744659474345.9%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What is the prediction for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Club Athletico Paranaense?

The Foresportia model gives Cruzeiro Esporte Clube a slight edge at 39.9%. Caution is still required.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 0 - 0 (13.23%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 50.1% and BTTS No at 49.9%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance 1X stands at 71.5%, without being certain.

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Our commitment

◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

◇ No invented data

What the data says about Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Club Athletico Paranaense

This Brasileirão fixture is presented using the competition calendar, the available standings and the teams' recent form.

Before kick-off, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube sits 6th and Club Athletico Paranaense 3rd in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1637 for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and 1613 for Club Athletico Paranaense.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 80% for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and 60% for Club Athletico Paranaense. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

According to probabilities calculated by Foresportia, the 1X2 projection gives Cruzeiro Esporte Clube 39.9%, the draw 31.6% and Club Athletico Paranaense 28.5%. The expected-goals model projects 1.24 xG against 1.02, for a combined 2.26. The most likely score according to Foresportia is 0–0 at 13.2%.