Cruzeiro v Chapecoense: mid-table push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Cruzeiro face Chapecoense in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, with the hosts looking to climb from 13th and the bottom club seeking a lifeline in the relegation battle.

Cruzeiro start 13th on 20 points, while Chapecoense are 20th with nine. The visitors have conceded 30 league goals so far and carry the heaviest negative goal difference in the division.

Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last five across all competitions, a run that includes draws away to Palmeiras and Boca Juniors. Chapecoense's recent sequence features defeats to Fluminense, RB Bragantino and Remo, with just one win in their last 10 across competitions.

Raposa are without goalkeeper Cássio, midfielder Matheus Henrique and defender Kauã Prates. Verdão do Oeste miss defenders Rafael Thyere and Victor Caetano, while midfielder Camilo is suspended and forward Robert is injured.

Cruzeiro have scored 21 and conceded 26 in the league, and may try to impose themselves at home against a back line hit by absences. Chapecoense have earned two points away, so the visitors could be forced to keep things tight and look for moments rather than sustained pressure.

Three points would move Cruzeiro to 23 and could nudge them towards the top half and the Sudamericana mix. A rare away win would take Chapecoense to 12 and could trim the gap to safety, keeping their survival bid alive.