PREVIEW | Cruzeiro vs Univ. Católica - team news, lineups, predictions

TL;DR

Cruzeiro will face Univ. Católica on Wednesday at Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto in the Copa Libertadores. Cruzeiro recently won 2-1 against Red Bull Bragantino, while Univ. Católica triumphed 4-3 over Audax Italiano.

PREVIEW | Cruzeiro vs Univ. Católica - team news, lineups, predictions

Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica face off this Wednesday at the Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) in Copa Libertadores.

Last time out, Cruzeiro triumphed 2-1 against Red Bull Bragantino (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last game, Univ. Católica won 3-4 against Audax Italiano (Chilean League 2026).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Cruzeiro winning 4-0.

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Cruzeiro

Marquinhos - Cruciate Ligament Tear
Cássio - Knee Injury
Walace - Not Available
Luis Sinisterra - Injury

Univ. Católica

Tomás Astaburuaga - Cruciate Ligament Tear

Last starting XIs

Cruzeiro ( vs Red Bull Bragantino 2026-04-12): Matheus Cunha, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Gerson, Lucas Silva, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Neyser Villareal

Univ. Católica ( vs Audax Italiano 2026-04-11): Vicente Bernedo, Daniel González, Branco Ampuero, Juan Díaz, Nicolas L'Huillier, Jhojan Valencia, Clemente Montes, Matías Palavecino, Fernando Zuqui, Justo Giani, Fernando Zampedri

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MANAGERS

Daniel Garnero has faced Cruzeiro on two occasions, recording one draw and one defeat

TEAMS

Away from home, Univ. Católica have conceded goals in seven consecutive matches.
Away from home, Univ. Católica are on a two-match unbeaten run.
Away from home, Univ. Católica are coming off two consecutive wins.
Univ. Católica currently have one draw in their last 12 matches.
Univ. Católica have scored in four consecutive matches.
Univ. Católica are on a run of 11 consecutive matches conceding goals.
At home, Cruzeiro currently have one defeat in their last nine matches.
At home, Cruzeiro are on an eight-match unbeaten run.
At home, Cruzeiro are coming off two consecutive wins.
Cruzeiro currently have three defeats in their last 15 matches.
Cruzeiro have scored in four consecutive matches.
Cruzeiro are on a two-match unbeaten run.
Cruzeiro are coming off two consecutive wins.

HEAD TO HEAD

Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica have already met twice, with Cruzeiro holding the advantage: two wins
At Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão), Cruzeiro have the advantage in their matches against Univ. Católica: one win in one game.
In the Copa Libertadores, the two teams meet for the first time

Q&A

What is the date and location of the Cruzeiro vs Univ. Católica match?

The match is scheduled for Wednesday at Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto.

What were the recent match results for Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica?

Cruzeiro won 2-1 against Red Bull Bragantino, and Univ. Católica won 4-3 against Audax Italiano.

What was the outcome of the last match between Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica?

In their last encounter, Cruzeiro defeated Univ. Católica 4-0.