Cruzeiro v RB Bragantino: survival fight meets Sudamericana push | OneFootball

Cruzeiro host RB Bragantino in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, with the hosts trying to climb from 18th and the visitors in 10th aiming to strengthen their continental bid.

Cruzeiro edged the last home league meeting 2-1 and arrive with seven points from 10 games, while RB Bragantino have 14 and a neutral goal difference across the same number of matches.

Raposa's recent run mixes a 3-0 home win over Vitória and a Libertadores victory at Barcelona SC with a heavy defeat at São Paulo. Braga, meanwhile, beat Flamengo 3-0 and won at Mirassol before a midweek Sudamericana loss at Carabobo.

Cruzeiro are without Cássio, Luis Sinisterra and Marquinhos. Massa Bruta's options are lighter in attack, with Eduardo Sasha, Fernando and Bruninho sidelined and José Herrera suspended, while Vanderlan, Guzmán Rodríguez and goalkeeper Fabrício are also out, alongside Davi Gomes.

Raposa have conceded 20 goals in 10 league matches, so tightening up at the back could be decisive. Braga's 10 scored and 10 conceded suggest a balanced profile, and with two away wins from five they may fancy moments in transition, while Cruzeiro's three home draws from five point to a tight game.

A win would lift Raposa to 10 points and could close the gap to safety in the relegation fight. Victory would take Braga to 17 points and could consolidate their position in the Sudamericana places.