Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 54% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCruzeiro to win ✗57% · @1.48
Double chanceCruzeiro or draw ✗82% · @1.09
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @2.10
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.39
Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cruzeiro welcome U. Catolica to Governador Magalhães Pinto for a CONMEBOL Libertadores fixture on Wednesday 15 April (23:00 WAT). In the table, Cruzeiro are 2nd on 11 points after 6 matches; U. Catolica are 1st with 13. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Cruzeiro, last 5: WWLDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Barcelona SC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
U. Catolica, last 5: LWWLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Boca Juniors, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cruzeiro 1.7 xG, U. Catolica 1.0 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cruzeiro 57%, draw 24%, U. Catolica 18%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 2.10.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.10 – the bookmaker implies 48%, our ratings say 54%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cruzeiro 1–0 U. Catolica. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cruzeiro57%fair 1.74 · @1.48
Draw24%fair 4.14 · @3.90
U. Catolica18%fair 5.44 · @7.10
2.62Expected goals
1.65Cruzeiro xG
0.97U. Catolica xG
54%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
1–112%
2–010%
2–110%
0–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Cruzeiro 1.7 – 1.0 U. Catolica expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cruzeiro to win✗
57%
1.74
1.48
Double chance
Cruzeiro or draw✗
82%
1.23
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
2.10 ▲
Draw no bet
Cruzeiro (draw no bet)✗
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
U. Catolica +1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.92
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.09
First team to score
Cruzeiro to score first✗
59%
1.71
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cruzeiro / FT Cruzeiro✗
33%
3.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.39
–
Recent results
Cruzeiro – last 6
WWLDLD
8 Apr
@ Barcelona SC
1–0
W
2 Apr
vs Vitoria
3–0
W
18 Mar
@ Atletico Paranaense
1–2
L
16 Mar
vs Vasco DA Gama
3–3
D
12 Mar
@ Flamengo
0–2
L
26 Feb
vs Corinthians
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
U. Catolica – last 6
LWWLDL
8 Apr
vs Boca Juniors
1–2
L
2 Apr
vs Palestino
6–1
W
30 Mar
@ Cobresal
3–1
W
25 Mar
@ Nublense
0–1
L
15 Mar
vs Everton de Vina
2–2
D
8 Mar
@ O'Higgins
0–1
L
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cruzeiro and U. Catolica.
What is the prediction for Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica?
On our numbers Cruzeiro have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and U. Catolica 18%.
How many goals will there be in Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica?
Our predicted score is Cruzeiro 1–0 U. Catolica, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica?
Cruzeiro vs U. Catolica (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.