Barcelona Guayaquil vs Cruzeiro predictions, Apr 07, 2026

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As Barcelona Guayaquil prepares to host Cruzeiro MG in the upcoming Copa Libertadores clash on April 7, 2026, both teams find themselves in challenging phases of their seasons. Barcelona Guayaquil has won 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing flashes of brilliance, yet consistency remains elusive. Conversely, Cruzeiro MG has struggled, managing just 1 victory in their past 5 encounters, which may impact their confidence heading into this high-stakes matchup.

From a tactical perspective, Barcelona Guayaquil will look to capitalize on their home advantage, leveraging their attacking prowess to unsettle Cruzeiro’s defense. However, the visitors may adopt a more defensive stance, seeking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities given their recent form.

Bookmakers currently show a slight edge toward an away victory, with odds at 2.32 for Cruzeiro, while Barcelona is listed at 3.23. The match is projected to be closely contested, with probabilities indicating a home win at 29.6%, a draw at 30.1%, and an away win at 39.6%. Given these trends and the odds, a predicted final score of 1:1 reflects the likely balance of play. With both teams eager for points, expect an intense and tactical battle where outcomes remain uncertain.

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Barcelona 29.1%

Draw 30.7%

Cruzeiro 40.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Libertadores Cruzeiro: 9.89% Barcelona SC: 1.1%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.31	3.1	2.37
	3.2	2.98	2.38
	3.33	3.09	2.4	Watch and Bet
	3.2	2.9	2.3
	3.25	3.12	2.33

Latest Results

22.03.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 1:1 18.03.26 Libertad Loja – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:0 15.03.26 Guayaquil City FC – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:0 10.03.26 Botafogo RJ – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:1 07.03.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Emelec – 1:0

22.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Santos FC – 0:0 18.03.26 Athletico Paranaense – Cruzeiro MG – 2:1 15.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Vasco da Gama – 3:3 11.03.26 Flamengo RJ – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0 08.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:0

Facts

Barcelona is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Cruzeiro‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Cruzeiro might have a minor edge in this game.

Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

Standings

Draw

Qualification

Quarter-finals

1	Juventud	U. Catolica	5 : 3, 0 : 1
2	Bye	Guarani
3	Liverpool M.	Bye
4	Bye	Ind. Medellin
5	The Strongest	Dep. Tachira	0 : 2, 2 : 1
6	Bye	Deportes Tolima
7	O’Higgins	Bye
8	Bye	Bahia
9	2 de Mayo	Alianza Lima	1 : 1, 1 : 0
10	Bye	Sporting Cristal
11	Carabobo	Bye
12	Bye	Huachipato
13	Barcelona SC	Bye
14	Bye	Argentinos Jrs
15	Nacional Potosi	Bye
16	Bye	Botafogo RJ

Semi-finals

1	Juventud	Guarani	2 : 1, 0 : 0
2	Liverpool M.	Ind. Medellin	0 : 0, 1 : 2
3	Dep. Tachira	Deportes Tolima	1 : 1, 0 : 1
4	O’Higgins	Bahia	2 : 2, 1 : 0
5	2 de Mayo	Sporting Cristal	0 : 1, 2 : 2
6	Carabobo	Huachipato	2 : 1, 1 : 0
7	Barcelona SC	Argentinos Jrs	2 : 0, 0 : 1
8	Nacional Potosi	Botafogo RJ	0 : 2, 1 : 0

Final

1	Juventud	Ind. Medellin	1 : 2, 1 : 1
2	Deportes Tolima	O’Higgins	2 : 0, 0 : 1
3	Sporting Cristal	Carabobo	2 : 2, 1 : 0
4	Barcelona SC	Botafogo RJ	1 : 0, 1 : 1

Copa Libertadores Outrights

1. Flamengo RJ: 4.75 (17.7%)

2. Palmeiras: 5.38 (15.64%)

3. Cruzeiro: 8.5 (9.89%)

4. Fluminense: 10.75 (7.82%)

5. Corinthians: 12.5 (6.72%)

6. Boca Juniors: 13.25 (6.34%)

7. Independiente del Valle: 29 (2.9%)

8. Estudiantes L.P.: 31.5 (2.67%)

9. Rosario Central: 31.5 (2.67%)

10. Mirassol: 36.5 (2.3%)

11. Junior: 40 (2.1%)

12. Lanus: 41 (2.05%)

13. Penarol: 42.25 (1.99%)

14. LDU Quito: 47.75 (1.76%)

15. Club Nacional: 55 (1.53%)

16. Junior W: 67 (1.25%)

17. Santa Fe: 70.25 (1.2%)

18. Ind. Medellin: 73 (1.15%)

19. Bolivar: 73 (1.15%)

20. Barcelona SC: 76.5 (1.1%)

21. Deportes Tolima: 76.75 (1.1%)

22. Universitario de Deportes: 77.75 (1.08%)

23. Sporting Cristal: 80.5 (1.04%)

24. Cerro Porteno: 80.5 (1.04%)

25. U. Catolica: 100 (0.84%)

26. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.84%)

27. Platense: 100.25 (0.84%)

28. Coquimbo: 112.75 (0.75%)

29. Ind. Rivadavia: 126.5 (0.66%)

30. Always Ready: 137.75 (0.61%)

31. Cusco: 200.25 (0.42%)

32. Deportivo La Guaira: 200.25 (0.42%)

33. Universidad Central: 200.25 (0.42%)

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