Cruzeiro v Corinthians: relegation fight meets Libertadores push | OneFootball

Cruzeiro face Corinthians in the Brasileirão on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte, with the hosts bottom and the visitors fifth after three games.

Cruzeiro host Corinthians aiming for a first league win after one point from three matches, while the visitors arrive on the back of two straight clean sheets in the league. These clubs also traded away wins in the 2025 Copa do Brasil semi finals, underlining how finely balanced this fixture can be.

Raposa's broader form shows three wins in their last five across competitions, but they have shipped eight goals in three league outings. Timão, by contrast, have won four of their last five in all competitions and have followed an opening league defeat with back to back victories over Athletico Paranaense and RB Bragantino.

Cruzeiro are without Luis Sinisterra, Francisco da Costa, Matheus Cunha, Marquinhos, Jonathan Jesus and Kauã Moraes through injury. Corinthians travel missing Matheus Pereira, Hugo, Yuri Alberto, José Martínez and Kaio César. With front line options thinned on both sides, finishing efficiency and set piece delivery may take on extra weight.

Timão's defence has conceded only twice in three league matches, including successive shutouts, and could fancy their chances against a back line that has leaked eight. Even so, Raposa have found the net in recent league games and may look to tighten up early and counter when chances arise.

A Cruzeiro win would move them to four points and could lift them off the foot of the table, easing relegation pressure. Victory for Timão would take them to nine points and could nudge them towards the top four while strengthening their Libertadores push.