Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Palmeiras welcome Cruzeiro to Allianz Parque on 17 May 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Brazil Serie A schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Palmeiras generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Cruzeiro tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Palmeiras
DDWWD
Cruzeiro
WLWWW
Palmeiras have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
In contrast, Cruzeiro have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
Palmeiras (Home)
DWWWW
Cruzeiro (Away)
WWLLL
A clear home bias is evident in Palmeiras's recent performances.
Cruzeiro form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Palmeiras
--+++
Cruzeiro
--++-
Palmeiras have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Palmeiras (Home)
-+--+
Cruzeiro (Away)
-+---
Palmeiras show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Cruzeiro show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Palmeiras
-----
Cruzeiro
++--+
Palmeiras are often involved in tight, cagey games. They often prioritise defensive structure.
In contrast, Cruzeiro regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Palmeiras (Home)
--++-
Cruzeiro (Away)
+-++-
A big contrast, with Palmeiras's home games producing significantly more goals.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Cruzeiro.
Scoring Consistency
Palmeiras
++++-
Cruzeiro
+++++
Palmeiras have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Cruzeiro show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Palmeiras (Home)
+++++
Cruzeiro (Away)
++++-
Palmeiras's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Cruzeiro attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Palmeiras scores 2 and concedes 0.7 goals in home matches, while Cruzeiro averagely scores 1 and concedes 2.1 goals in away matches.
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Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Palmeiras scores after every 7.8 shots, while Cruzeiro gets averagely 10.3 shots in a game.
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Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Palmeiras fielded the below lineup in the last match against Remo: Miguel; Jefte, Cerqueira, Gomez, Giay; Arias, Freitas, Pereira, Allan; Lopez, Sosa
In their last match against Bahia starting lineup of Cruzeiro was the following: Costa; Moraes, Jesus, Bruno, Fagner; Henrique, Romero; Sinisterra, Pereira, Gerson; Villarreal
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