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Gremio vs Cruzeiro: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 18 October, 2026 13:00
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Team Form Comparison
Gremio
Home
Form Index
57
Goals
4:2
PPG
1.60
Cruzeiro
Away
Form Index
45
Goals
6:8
PPG
1.40
BRADVITWREMDCORWFLAL
ATLLPAULREMWBAHWPALD
2/5
Won
2/5
3/5
Scored
5/5
1/5
Scored 2+
1/5
3/5
Clean sheet
1/5
0/5
Conceded 2+
2/5
0/5
Over 2.5
3/5
1/5
BTTS
4/5
Gremio
BRADVITWREMDCORWFLAL
Won
2/5
Scored
3/5
Scored 2+
1/5
Clean sheet
3/5
Conceded 2+
0/5
Over 2.5
0/5
BTTS
1/5
Cruzeiro
ATLLPAULREMWBAHWPALD
Won
2/5
Scored
5/5
Scored 2+
1/5
Clean sheet
1/5
Conceded 2+
2/5
Over 2.5
3/5
BTTS
4/5
Gremio
Home
Form Index
57
Goals
17:10
PPG
2.00
Cruzeiro
Away
Form Index
45
Goals
9:20
PPG
0.90
VASWPALWFLULBOTWATLWBRADVITWREMDCORWFLAL
CEADSANLBOTLMirasDFLALATLLPAULREMWBAHWPALD
6/10
Won
2/10
8/10
Scored
7/10
5/10
Scored 2+
2/10
4/10
Clean sheet
1/10
3/10
Conceded 2+
6/10
4/10
Over 2.5
6/10
5/10
BTTS
6/10
Gremio
VASWPALWFLULBOTWATLWBRADVITWREMDCORWFLAL
Won
6/10
Scored
8/10
Scored 2+
5/10
Clean sheet
4/10
Conceded 2+
3/10
Over 2.5
4/10
BTTS
5/10
Cruzeiro
CEADSANLBOTLMirasDFLALATLLPAULREMWBAHWPALD
Won
2/10
Scored
7/10
Scored 2+
2/10
Clean sheet
1/10
Conceded 2+
6/10
Over 2.5
6/10
BTTS
6/10
Gremio
Home team
Form Index
41
Goals
2:4
PPG
1.00
Cruzeiro
Away team
Form Index
58
Goals
7:5
PPG
2.00
CRULCORWATLDFLALBAHD
GREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
1/5
Won
3/5
2/5
Scored
5/5
0/5
Scored 2+
2/5
2/5
Clean sheet
2/5
1/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
0/5
Over 2.5
2/5
1/5
BTTS
3/5
Gremio
CRULCORWATLDFLALBAHD
Won
1/5
Scored
2/5
Scored 2+
0/5
Clean sheet
2/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
Over 2.5
0/5
BTTS
1/5
Cruzeiro
GREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
Won
3/5
Scored
5/5
Scored 2+
2/5
Clean sheet
2/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
Over 2.5
2/5
BTTS
3/5
Gremio
Home team
Form Index
41
Goals
6:8
PPG
1.00
Cruzeiro
Away team
Form Index
58
Goals
14:12
PPG
1.70
VITWVASLPALLREMDINTDCRULCORWATLDFLALBAHD
ATLLSANDVITWPAULBRAWGREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
2/10
Won
5/10
5/10
Scored
9/10
1/10
Scored 2+
4/10
5/10
Clean sheet
4/10
3/10
Conceded 2+
3/10
2/10
Over 2.5
6/10
3/10
BTTS
6/10
Gremio
VITWVASLPALLREMDINTDCRULCORWATLDFLALBAHD
Won
2/10
Scored
5/10
Scored 2+
1/10
Clean sheet
5/10
Conceded 2+
3/10
Over 2.5
2/10
BTTS
3/10
Cruzeiro
ATLLSANDVITWPAULBRAWGREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
Won
5/10
Scored
9/10
Scored 2+
4/10
Clean sheet
4/10
Conceded 2+
3/10
Over 2.5
6/10
BTTS
6/10
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Gremio have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
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Unlock Premium InsightsPeriod Timing Analysis
Goal timing patterns across match periods for betting insights.
Gremio
Home
Cruzeiro
Away
Main Prediction by Periods
- Match start: Cruzeiro is stronger in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3).
- First half: Cruzeiro is stronger (11 vs 7).
- Final stage: Cruzeiro is stronger in the closing minutes (7 vs 3).
Recommendation: Main advantage is on the home team side. Consider match result and corresponding half markets.
Match Periods
Goals scored in sample
Avg / match
3
0.15
Fast Start (0–15)
7
0.35
7
0.35
First Half (0–45)
11
0.55
13
0.65
Second Half (46–90)
15
0.75
3
0.15
Final Stage (76–90)
7
0.35
Fast start = 0–15 · First half ≈ early + half-time spurts · Second half ≈ restart + late surge · Final stage = 76–90.
Factor Breakdown
Momentum
Away +0.174
Strong
Pressure
Away +0.109
Strong
Timing
Away +0.015
Weak
Defense
Home +0.060
Moderate
Momentum
Gremio
Metric
Cruzeiro
3
Positive Sequences
7
5
Comeback Goals
6
2
Negative Sequences
2
10
Killer Goals
10
Pressure
Gremio
Metric
Cruzeiro
3
Early Pressure
7
3
Late Pressure
7
0
Pressure Goals
0
0
Set Pieces
0
Timing Patterns
Gremio
Metric
Cruzeiro
3
Fast Starts
7
4
Half-time Spurts
4
10
Second Half Starts
8
3
Late Surges
7
Defense
Gremio
Metric
Cruzeiro
0
Early Conceded
3
3
Late Conceded
5
0
Set Piece Conceded
0
0
Pressure Conceded
0
Betting Recommendations
- Away fast start: Cruzeiro often scores in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3).
- First goal: high probability of Cruzeiro scoring first.
- First half result: consider Cruzeiro to win the first half.
- Late goals: Cruzeiro excels after the 75th minute.
- Match outcome: Gremio holds the overall timing advantage.
Summary
Gremio
Momentum: moderate — stable overall. Pressure: low — rarely creates clear chances. Defense: reliable at the start of matches.
Cruzeiro
Momentum: very strong — maintains success and responds well. Pressure: high — creates many dangerous moments. Defense: vulnerable early in matches.
Final advice
Cruzeiro is stronger in the final minutes. Consider late goals and last-goal markets.
Gremio vs Cruzeiro Head-to-head statistics for Sun 18 Oct, 2026 @ 13:00 Serie A BR
Head to Head
Last 3 meetings (all competitions)
0
Gremio
0
Draws
3
Cruzeiro
7
Played
8
57% 4-2-1
Win Rate
25% 2-2-4
57
Form Index
46
6.95
Team Rating
6.69
74
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Results
79
21
Attack
79
21
Defense
81
19
Control
42
58
Discipline
72
28
Efficiency
95
5
Average
74
26
26
Attack
1.57
Goals
1
1.31
Expected Goals
1.04
15.4
Shots
12
5.3
Shots on Target
4.8
4.3
Corners
4.4
Defense
0.86
Conceded
2
1.19
Expected Goals Against
1.28
12.6
Shots Allowed
12.1
+0.71
Goal Difference
-1
43%
Clean Sheets
13%
Possession & Passing
49%
Possession
54%
85%
Pass Accuracy
85%
383
Passes
415
325
Accurate Passes
355
Discipline
1.86
Yellow Cards
2.50
0
Red Cards
0
12.3
Fouls
14.5
1.6
Offsides
1.8
Efficiency
2
PPG
1
+0.26
Goals vs xG
-0.04
10%
Shot Conversion
8%
78%
Save %
58%
7
Played
8
57% 4-2-1
Win Rate
38% 3-3-2
57
Form Index
56
6.95
Team Rating
6.90
56
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Results
67
33
Attack
49
51
Defense
54
46
Control
35
65
Discipline
64
36
Efficiency
68
32
Average
56
44
44
Attack
1.57
Goals
1.63
1.31
Expected Goals
1.35
15.4
Shots
14.1
5.3
Shots on Target
4.6
4.3
Corners
5.4
Defense
0.86
Conceded
1.25
1.19
Expected Goals Against
0.82
12.6
Shots Allowed
8.4
+0.71
Goal Difference
+0.38
43%
Clean Sheets
38%
Possession & Passing
49%
Possession
57%
85%
Pass Accuracy
86%
383
Passes
432
325
Accurate Passes
373
Discipline
1.86
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0.38
12.3
Fouls
14
1.6
Offsides
1.4
Efficiency
2
PPG
1.50
+0.26
Goals vs xG
+0.28
10%
Shot Conversion
12%
78%
Save %
50%
9
Played
8
0% 0-4-5
Win Rate
25% 2-2-4
34
Form Index
46
6.75
Team Rating
6.69
34
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Results
17
83
Attack
0
100
Defense
69
31
Control
49
51
Discipline
43
57
Efficiency
29
71
Average
34
66
66
Attack
0.56
Goals
1
0.61
Expected Goals
1.04
7.6
Shots
12
2.1
Shots on Target
4.8
2.9
Corners
4.4
Defense
1.33
Conceded
2
1.69
Expected Goals Against
1.28
12.7
Shots Allowed
12.1
-0.78
Goal Difference
-1
22%
Clean Sheets
13%
Possession & Passing
51%
Possession
54%
85%
Pass Accuracy
85%
410
Passes
415
347
Accurate Passes
355
Discipline
2.56
Yellow Cards
2.50
0.33
Red Cards
0
12.7
Fouls
14.5
1.7
Offsides
1.8
Efficiency
0.44
PPG
1
-0.05
Goals vs xG
-0.04
7%
Shot Conversion
8%
69%
Save %
58%
16
Played
16
25% 4-6-6
Win Rate
31% 5-5-6
41
Form Index
58
6.84
Team Rating
6.80
38
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Results
21
79
Attack
8
92
Defense
61
39
Control
43
57
Discipline
54
46
Efficiency
42
58
Average
38
62
62
Attack
1
Goals
1.31
0.92
Expected Goals
1.19
11
Shots
13.1
3.5
Shots on Target
4.7
3.5
Corners
4.9
Defense
1.13
Conceded
1.63
1.47
Expected Goals Against
1.05
12.6
Shots Allowed
10.3
-0.13
Goal Difference
-0.31
31%
Clean Sheets
25%
Possession & Passing
50%
Possession
56%
85%
Pass Accuracy
86%
398
Passes
424
338
Accurate Passes
364
Discipline
2.25
Yellow Cards
2.25
0.19
Red Cards
0.19
12.5
Fouls
14.3
1.6
Offsides
1.6
Efficiency
1.13
PPG
1.25
+0.09
Goals vs xG
+0.12
9%
Shot Conversion
10%
73%
Save %
55%
3
Played
3
0% 0-0-3
Win Rate
100% 3-0-0
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Form Index
—
6.71
Team Rating
7.24
29
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Results
21
79
Attack
5
95
Defense
5
95
Control
81
19
Discipline
58
42
Efficiency
1
99
Average
29
71
71
Attack
0.33
Goals
2.33
0.84
Expected Goals
1.53
12
Shots
14
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Corners
5.3
Defense
2.33
Conceded
0.33
1.53
Expected Goals Against
0.84
14
Shots Allowed
12
-2
Goal Difference
+2
0%
Clean Sheets
67%
Possession & Passing
56%
Possession
44%
86%
Pass Accuracy
83%
416
Passes
328
357
Accurate Passes
272
Discipline
2.33
Yellow Cards
3.67
0
Red Cards
0
12.7
Fouls
15.7
1.7
Offsides
0.7
Efficiency
0
PPG
3
-0.51
Goals vs xG
+0.80
3%
Shot Conversion
17%
67%
Save %
89%
Gremio vs Cruzeiro: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Gremio and away matches for Cruzeiro
Number of goals
Gremio
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
30%
3
60%
6
No
70%
7
40%
4
1X2
Gremio
Cruzeiro
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Gremio
Cruzeiro
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Gremio
Cruzeiro
0-1
50%
5
20%
2
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Total Corners
Gremio
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Gremio
Cruzeiro
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
20%
2
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
30%
3
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT X
40%
4
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Gremio
Cruzeiro
xG
0.69
1.27
xGa
1.28
0.9
Number of goals
Gremio
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
10%
1
30%
3
No
90%
9
70%
7
1X2
Gremio
Cruzeiro
1
20%
2
20%
2
X
60%
6
50%
5
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Gremio
Cruzeiro
12
40%
4
50%
5
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
80%
8
80%
8
Total Goals
Gremio
Cruzeiro
0-1
90%
9
30%
3
2-3
10%
1
70%
7
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
Number of goals
Gremio
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
Gremio
Cruzeiro
1
10%
1
40%
4
X
70%
7
50%
5
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Gremio
Cruzeiro
12
30%
3
50%
5
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
90%
9
60%
6
Total Goals
Gremio
Cruzeiro
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Gremio
Cruzeiro
Yes
60%
6
80%
8
No
40%
4
20%
2
1.26
Expected goals
1.11
50%
Ball Possession
50%
13
Total Shots
13
5
Shots on Goal
5
9
Shots Off Goal
9
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
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In this exciting Serie A BR 2026 matchup, Gremio will take on Cruzeiro as part of the 2026 season in Serie A BR. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-10-18 at 2026-10-18 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Gremio, and the visiting side, Cruzeiro. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-10-18
Time: 20:00
Location:
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