Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors predictions, Apr 28, 2026

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As Cruzeiro prepares to host Boca Juniors in an exciting Copa Libertadores clash on April 28, 2026, both teams will seek to capitalize on their recent form. Cruzeiro MG has emerged victorious in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing solid performances that illustrate their capacity to compete at a high level. Their home advantage at Estádio Mineirão will be crucial, as they look to leverage their tactical prowess and crowd support.

In contrast, Boca Juniors enters the match with a commendable record of 4 wins in their past 5 outings. Their tactical discipline and attacking flair have made them a formidable opponent, and they will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from Cruzeiro. The away side’s ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities will be key to their strategy.

Bookmakers currently favor Cruzeiro with odds of 2.38 for a home win, while Boca Juniors stands at 3.7. Our model predicts a 40.5% chance of a home victory, a 35.4% chance of a draw, and a 25% chance for an away win, with a possible final score of 1-0 in favor of Cruzeiro. As both sides enter this encounter with confidence, fans can expect an intense and tactical battle, making predictions challenging.

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Cruzeiro 36.6%

Draw 32.9%

Boca Juniors 30.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Libertadores Boca Juniors: 8.9% Cruzeiro: 6.02%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.71	2.87	3.18
	2.52	2.78	3.2
	2.69	2.82	3.17	Watch and Bet
	2.5	2.75	3
	2.62	2.81	3.11

Latest Results

18.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Grêmio RS – 2:0 15.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Universidad Católica – 1:2 12.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Red Bull Bragantino – 2:1 07.04.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Cruzeiro MG – 0:1 04.04.26 São Paulo FC – Cruzeiro MG – 4:1

19.04.26 River Plate – Boca Juniors – 0:1 14.04.26 Boca Juniors – Barcelona Guayaquil – 3:0 11.04.26 Boca Juniors – CA Independiente – 1:1 07.04.26 Universidad Católica – Boca Juniors – 1:2 02.04.26 Talleres de Córdoba – Boca Juniors – 0:1

Facts

Recent performances by Cruzeiro have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Boca Juniors is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:5. (average 1:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:2. (average 2:1).

Latest Head To Head

22.08.24 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 3:1 penalties 15.08.24 Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro MG – 1:0 04.10.18 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:1 19.09.18 Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0

Standings

Group Stage

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Flamengo RJ	2	2	0	0	6:1	5	6
2	Estudiantes L.P	2	1	1	0	3:2	1	4
3	Ind. Medellin	2	0	1	1	2:5	-3	1
4	Cusco	2	0	0	2	1:4	-3	0

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Nacional	2	1	1	0	4:2	2	4
2	Coquimbo	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
3	Deportes Tolima	2	0	1	1	1:3	-2	1
4	U. de Deportes	2	0	1	1	0:2	-2	1

Group C

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. Rivadavia	2	2	0	0	3:1	2	6
2	La Guaira	2	0	2	0	1:1	0	2
3	Fluminense	2	0	1	1	1:2	-1	1
4	Bolivar	2	0	1	1	1:2	-1	1

Group D

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Boca Juniors	2	2	0	0	5:1	4	6
2	U. Catolica	2	1	0	1	3:3	0	3
3	Cruzeiro	2	1	0	1	2:2	0	3
4	Barcelona SC	2	0	0	2	0:4	-4	0

Group E

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Corinthians	2	2	0	0	4:0	4	6
2	Platense	2	1	0	1	2:3	-1	3
3	Penarol	2	0	1	1	2:3	-1	1
4	Santa Fe	2	0	1	1	1:3	-2	1

Group F

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Palmeiras	2	1	1	0	3:2	1	4
2	Sporting Cristal	2	1	0	1	2:2	0	3
3	Cerro Porteno	2	1	0	1	1:1	0	3
4	Junior	2	0	1	1	1:2	-1	1

Group G

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	LDU Quito	2	2	0	0	3:0	3	6
2	Mirassol	2	1	0	1	1:2	-1	3
3	Lanus	2	1	0	1	1:1	0	3
4	Always Ready	2	0	0	2	0:2	-2	0

Group H

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. del Valle	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
2	Rosario Central	2	1	1	0	1:0	1	4
3	Universidad Central	2	1	0	1	4:4	0	3
4	Libertad Asuncion	2	0	0	2	1:4	-3	0

Copa Libertadores Outrights

1. Flamengo RJ: 3.95 (21.63%)

2. Palmeiras: 5.4 (15.82%)

3. Boca Juniors: 9.6 (8.9%)

4. Corinthians: 12 (7.12%)

5. Cruzeiro: 14.2 (6.02%)

6. Fluminense: 14.4 (5.93%)

7. Independiente del Valle: 24.6 (3.47%)

8. Estudiantes L.P.: 32.6 (2.62%)

9. Rosario Central: 32.6 (2.62%)

10. LDU Quito: 36.2 (2.36%)

11. Mirassol: 40.2 (2.13%)

12. Junior W: 41 (2.08%)

13. Junior: 50 (1.71%)

14. Club Nacional: 55 (1.55%)

15. Penarol: 64.2 (1.33%)

16. Lanus: 66.2 (1.29%)

17. Santa Fe: 74.2 (1.15%)

18. Cerro Porteno: 84.2 (1.01%)

19. Ind. Rivadavia: 85.8 (1%)

20. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.85%)

21. Sporting Cristal: 100.2 (0.85%)

22. Ind. Medellin: 100.2 (0.85%)

23. Deportes Tolima: 100.2 (0.85%)

24. Barcelona SC: 100.2 (0.85%)

25. Universitario de Deportes: 100.2 (0.85%)

26. Bolivar: 100.2 (0.85%)

27. Coquimbo: 105.2 (0.81%)

28. U. Catolica: 106.5 (0.8%)

29. Platense: 110.2 (0.78%)

30. Always Ready: 180.2 (0.47%)

31. Cusco: 180.2 (0.47%)

32. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.47%)

33. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.47%)

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