Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes home match for Grêmio, whose survival fight has become urgent after a winless spell and a long wait for a league victory at the Arena. Cruzeiro arrive higher in the table and with a more reliable attacking base, although their wide options are depleted and their recent performance was uneven. Grêmio’s absences in central defence and midfield make their structure fragile, but the return of Villasanti and an intense home atmosphere give them a route back into the contest. Set-pieces, second balls and the quality of Matheus Pereira’s work between the lines should define the match.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent competitive head-to-head trend favours Cruzeiro, who have repeatedly kept Grêmio quiet in league meetings. Grêmio’s home friendly win earlier this year is less instructive than those competitive fixtures.

Injuries and absences

Grêmio lose Wallace, Nardoni and João Borne, leaving less continuity in the defensive and midfield units; Villasanti’s expected availability is therefore especially important. Cruzeiro are without Felipe Morais, Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra, but current local reporting indicates Romero is fit to return despite the supplied absence feed listing him out.

Form (last 5)

Gremio vs Cruzeiro stats

Last meetings

• 2026-07-12Gremio 3-1 Cruzeiro
• 2026-04-18Cruzeiro 2-0 Gremio
• 2025-11-05Gremio 0-1 Cruzeiro
• 2025-07-13Cruzeiro 4-1 Gremio
• 2024-11-28Cruzeiro 1-1 Gremio
• 2024-07-10Gremio 0-2 Cruzeiro

Unavailable players

Other Brasileirão matches

• Mirassol – Internacional
• Botafogo – Chapecoense-sc
• Atletico-MG – Coritiba
• Atletico Paranaense – Palmeiras
• Sao Paulo – Vasco DA Gama
• Fluminense – Santos
• Bahia – Flamengo
• Remo – RB Bragantino