Our Cruzeiro vs Pouso Alegre Prediction: 3-1
Cruzeiro vs Pouso Alegre in the Brazil Campeonato Mineiro is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Corinthians
Cruzeiro will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Brazil Serie A share of the spoils with Corinthians on February 25. In that match, Cruzeiro controlled 48% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 48% | 8 (3) | 0.7 | 39 |
 Corinthians | 52% | 4 (2) | 0.22 | 37 |
Pouso Alegre's Last Match – Pouso Alegre vs Cruzeiro
Pouso Alegre will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Brazil Campeonato Mineiro setback against Cruzeiro on February 21. In that match, Pouso Alegre saw 34% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pouso Alegre | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.88 | 19 |
| Cruzeiro | 66% | 0 (8) | 2.19 | 65 |
Cruzeiro vs Pouso Alegre Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Pouso Alegre | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.79 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Pouso Alegre average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 12-14
Pouso Alegre 15-18
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @1.125
Draw: @6.5
Pouso Alegre to win: @19
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