Cruzeiro vs Coritiba Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

The away team comes into this second round after a defeat in their opener against Bragantino (0-1). Interestingly, this team has performed better away than at home, with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 30 away games, scoring a total of 17 goals and conceding 9. At home, they achieved 3 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 13 goals and conceding 11. The team arrives for this match following a victory away against Cianorte (0-1). In their last 10 away games across all competitions, Coritiba has won 7, drawn 1, and lost 2. Their attack has been consistent, scoring in 7 of their last 10 matches. When playing away, there is a trend for fewer goals, as 14 of their last 27 games ended with less than 1.5 goals, and 20 out of 27 concluded with fewer than 2.5 goals. They have never come back from behind in 15 matches where they conceded first. Their last 20 away matches have seen 7 of their 19 goals scored between the 31st and 45th minutes, while they conceded 8 of their 14 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.

Coritiba arrives for this matchup under pressure after losing in their championship opener. Away from home, the team must reorganize and seek greater defensive consistency, avoiding mistakes that can be exploited by opponents. Simultaneously, they must capitalize on opportunities during quick transitions and counterattacks, as the urgency to secure points increases. Tactical discipline and concentration throughout the 90 minutes will be crucial to overcome their negative start and achieve a positive result away.