Cruzeiro v Corinthians: Copa do Brasil live, stats, line-ups | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Cruzeiro and Corinthians face off in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) on the field of Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.

Where to watch Cruzeiro vs Corinthians live?

(Photo: Bruno Granja/Corinthians)

How is Corinthians arriving for the match?

Corinthians fluctuated during 2025 and finished the Brasileirão with a draw against the relegated Juventude, 1-1. However, the team boasts a consistent campaign in the Copa do Brasil. The Timão has six wins in six matches played in the competition, with eight goals scored and none conceded.

To reach the semifinal, Dorival Júnior's team eliminated Novorizontino, their rival Palmeiras, and Athletico-PR. Besides the title, the club is also seeking a spot in the Libertadores of 2026.

How is Cruzeiro arriving for the match?

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, finished the Brasileirão in third place and is already guaranteed in the next Libertadores. In the last round, with reserves, the Raposa lost to Santos, 3-1.

The journey in the Copa do Brasil is also positive: five wins and one draw in six matches. The team led by Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim knocked out Vila Nova, CRB, and their archrival Atlético-MG in the other stages of the national tournament.

History between Cruzeiro and Corinthians

Corinthians holds a slight advantage in the history between the teams. According to Ogol, a site specialized in statistics, Timão won 35 of the 89 matches against Cruzeiro. Additionally, there were 32 wins for Raposa and 22 draws.

The recent record favors the team from Minas Gerais. In the last ten games, there are five victories for the celestial team against only two for the Alvinegro, plus three draws. In the last encounter, on November 23, Raposa had a dominant performance and won 3-0.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Statistics

Corinthians in the season

Cruzeiro in the season

Probable line-ups

Corinthians has no absences for the decisive clash. However, midfielder Rodrigo Garro (soleus muscle strain), forward Yuri Alberto (pubic symphysis edema and adductor muscle overload), and midfielder Raniele (left ankle pain) may start on the bench.

On the other side, coach Leonardo Jardim has a doubt in Cruzeiro's attack: Arroyo or Sinisterra. Meanwhile, Marquinhos, injured, Wanderson, suspended, Fagner, and Kauã Moraes, due to contractual issues, are out for the Minas Gerais team.

⚫⚪ Probable lineup for Corinthians

Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele (Martínez), Maycon, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro (Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto (Gui Negão).

🔵⚪ Probable lineup for Cruzeiro

Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo (Sinisterra) and Kaio Jorge.

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🔵⚪ CRUZEIRO X CORINTHIANS ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil (first leg of the semifinal) 🏟️ Location: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte (MG) 📅 Date: December 10, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

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