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CONMEBOL Libertadores · South America · Claro Arena

U. Catolica

WLLWL
0–0
FT

Cruzeiro

LWDWL

U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro prediction & analysis

72%
Footrivo pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.39 · bookmaker 1.36 · Lost ✗

7/10Rating
1.36Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultCruzeiro to win ✗38% · @2.38
Double chanceEither team to win ✗74% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 10.79

U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro preview and prediction

The match

Cruzeiro travel to Claro Arena in the CONMEBOL Libertadores on Thursday 7 May (03:00 WAT) to face U. Catolica. U. Catolica are 1st with 13 points from 6 games, while Cruzeiro sit 2nd on 11 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

U. Catolica's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Barcelona SC 2–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.

Cruzeiro's last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to Atletico-MG 1–3 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 15 April 2026, finished Cruzeiro 1–2 U. Catolica.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for U. Catolica and 1.4 for Cruzeiro. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: U. Catolica 1–1 Cruzeiro. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

U. Catolica35%fair 2.82 · @2.96
Draw26%fair 3.79 · @3.20
Cruzeiro38%fair 2.62 · @2.38
2.68Expected goals
1.33U. Catolica xG
1.35Cruzeiro xG
57%Both score
48%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%

From our goals model: U. Catolica 1.3 – 1.4 Cruzeiro expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCruzeiro to win ✗38%2.622.38
Double chanceEither team to win ✗74%1.361.28
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗57%1.741.80
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗72%1.391.36
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓52%1.911.73
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73%1.361.25
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓42%2.36–
Half-time / full-timeHT Cruzeiro / FT Cruzeiro ✗22%4.60–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9%10.79–

Form

U. Catolica – last 6

WLLWLW
30 Apr@ Barcelona SC2–1W
25 Apr@ Universidad de Chile0–1L
21 Aprvs Union La Calera1–2L
15 Apr@ Cruzeiro2–1W
8 Aprvs Boca Juniors1–2L
2 Aprvs Palestino6–1W
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Cruzeiro – last 6

LWDWLW
3 Mayvs Atletico-MG1–3L
29 Aprvs Boca Juniors1–0W
22 Apr@ Goias2–2D
19 Aprvs Gremio2–0W
15 Aprvs U. Catolica1–2L
8 Apr@ Barcelona SC1–0W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

15 Apr 2026Cruzeiro v U. Catolica1–2
U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro head-to-head page →

CONMEBOL Libertadores table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1U. Catolica6411+413
2Cruzeiro6321+511
3Boca Juniors6213+17
4Barcelona SC6105-103

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.

Who will win U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro?

On our numbers U. Catolica have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Cruzeiro 38%.

How many goals will there be in U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro?

Our predicted score is U. Catolica 1–1 Cruzeiro, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro?

U. Catolica vs Cruzeiro (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Claro Arena.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.