Cruzeiro take on the visitors Chapecoense – SC at “Mineirao” in the first-leg match of the 1/8 of the Copa do Brasil. The game will be played in Belo Horizonte on Thursday, May 4th.
In 2017 Cruzeiro demonstrate outstanding competitive form: the side recorded 17 victories, six draws and one defeat in 24 encounters in all tournaments. Having started in the 1/128 of the Copa do Brasil, the side knocked out Volta Redonda 2:1, Sao Francisco 6:0, Murici 2:0, 3:0 and Sao Paulo 2:0, 1:2. As a result, Cruzeiro recorded five wins and one loss in six clashes. In 2017 Mano Menezes’ team conducted 13 matches at its own turf resulted in 10 triumphs, two draws and one defeat.
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Chapecoense – SC arose from the ashes after horrible air crush last year when almost all the team members died. In 2017 the club participated in 27 clashes already having gained 15 victories, six draws and six losses in them. “Chapeco” will take a start in the Copa do Brasil only in the matchup. This season Vagner Mancini’s team played 13 games on the road recording seven wins, one draw and five defeats in them.
Cruzeiro are on fire now and in Brazil home-field advantage still plays an important role, consequently, the hosting side must win in the Copa do Brasil and gain key to the future for the second-leg game.
Prediction for the match: Cruzeiro to win with -1.0 Asian handicap.
