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As Palmeiras prepares to host Cruzeiro in this exciting Brazilian Serie A clash on May 16, 2026, both teams enter the match in relatively strong form. Palmeiras has secured victories in three of their last five outings, demonstrating a robust attacking strategy paired with solid defensive organization. This combination has allowed them to capitalize on home advantage, where they historically perform well.
Cruzeiro MG mirrors this recent success, also winning three of their last five matches. Their tactical approach has been characterized by quick counter-attacks and efficient ball control, which could pose a challenge for Palmeiras’s defense.
Bookmakers have rated Palmeiras as the favorites with odds of 1.69 for a home win, reflecting a 58.1% probability according to predictive models. The odds for Cruzeiro’s away victory stand at 5.37, suggesting the bookmakers are less confident in their chances, with only a 17.1% likelihood assigned to that outcome.
Given the recent form and tactical strengths of both teams, fans can expect a highly competitive contest. While Palmeiras may hold a slight edge, the match remains open, and surprises can always occur in the unpredictable landscape of Serie A football.
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| Palmeiras 55.4% |
Draw 26% |
Cruzeiro 18.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.74 | 3.87 | 5.13 | |
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1.7 | 3.55 | 4.95 | |
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1.73 | 3.64 | 5.29 | Watch and Bet |
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1.67 | 3.4 | 5 | |
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1.71 | 3.68 | 5.07 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Clube Do Remo – Palmeiras – 1:1 05.05.26 Sporting Cristal – Palmeiras – 0:2 02.05.26 Palmeiras – Santos FC – 1:1 29.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Palmeiras – 1:1 26.04.26 Red Bull Bragantino – Palmeiras – 0:1 |
09.05.26 EC Bahia – Cruzeiro MG – 1:2 06.05.26 Universidad Católica – Cruzeiro MG – 0:0 02.05.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:3 28.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:0 25.04.26 Clube Do Remo – Cruzeiro MG – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.10.25 Palmeiras – Cruzeiro MG – 0:0 01.06.25 Cruzeiro MG – Palmeiras – 2:1 04.12.24 Cruzeiro MG – Palmeiras – 1:2 20.07.24 Palmeiras – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0 06.12.23 Cruzeiro MG – Palmeiras – 1:1 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Palmeiras | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 25:12 | 13 | 34 |
| 2 | Flamengo RJ | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 27:12 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 25:20 | 5 | 27 |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21:16 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Athletico-PR | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20:16 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Bahia | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | Bragantino | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 17:18 | -1 | 20 |
| 8 | Vasco | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21:21 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18:19 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 | Vitoria | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18:20 | -2 | 19 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 20:25 | -5 | 19 |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 26:27 | -1 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico-MG | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18:21 | -3 | 18 |
| 14 | Internacional | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 16:16 | 0 | 18 |
| 15 | Santos | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:22 | -1 | 18 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 13:15 | -2 | 18 |
| 17 | Gremio | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15:17 | -2 | 17 |
| 18 | Mirassol | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16:20 | -4 | 13 |
| 19 | Remo | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16:25 | -9 | 12 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14:27 | -13 | 9 |
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