Cruzeiro vs 05.08.26 22:002 – 0Full TimeAgg: 2 – 0
Chapecoense-sc — Copa Do Brasil: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Cruzeiro brush aside 10-man Chapecoense-sc in Copa do Brasil last 16
Cruzeiro eased into the next round of the Copa do Brasil with a 2-0 win over Chapecoense-sc in their Round of 16 tie. Matheus Henrique broke the deadlock right at the end of the first half, and the contest was effectively settled moments later when Chapecoense-sc were reduced to ten men.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Matheus Henrique's goal arrived in the first minute of stoppage time to send Cruzeiro in ahead at the break. Deep into the added time that followed, Max was sent off for the visitors, leaving Chapecoense-sc to face the second half a man light. Cruzeiro made the numerical advantage count seven minutes after the restart, doubling their lead to move 2-0 clear.
With Chapecoense-sc down to ten men for the vast majority of the match, Cruzeiro dominated territory and chances, racking up 29 shots to just two from their opponents while controlling 64 percent of possession. The one-sided nature of the second period reflected the red card's impact, as Chapecoense-sc were left to defend for long spells without finding a way back into the tie.
Anderson was the top-rated performer on the pitch with a 9.5 rating despite playing for the losing side, though he registered neither a goal nor an assist.
Cruzeiro's 11 shots on target to Chapecoense-sc's none underlined the gulf in attacking threat between the two sides.
Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense-sc 2–0 (half-time 1–0).
Cruzeiro met Chapecoense-sc in the Copa Do Brasil (Round of 16). Kick-off was Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 22:00 UTC. Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan.
Team pages: Cruzeiro · Chapecoense-sc · Copa Do Brasil
Key moments
- 45' Goal: Matheus Henrique — 1–0 · Watch Matheus Henrique's goal video (45')
- 45+7' Red card: Max
- 86' Goal (penalty): Kaio Jorge — 2–0
Starting line-ups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1)
- 81 Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa
- 27 Gabriel Rojas
- 43 João Marcelo
- 15 Fabrício Bruno
- 12 William (c)
- 8 Gerson
- 7 Matheus Henrique
- 70 Kenji
- 10 Matheus Pereira
- 99 Keny Arroyo
- 19 Kaio Jorge
Chapecoense-sc (4-3-3)
- 98 Anderson
- 91 Bruno Pacheco
- 3 Doma (c)
- 15 Rafael Thyere
- 20 Bruno Tubarão
- 12 Fernando
- 27 Camilo
- 22 Max
- 7 Marcinho
- 10 Giovanni Augusto
- 70 Rubens
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 62% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 17% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Two blunt attacks — Both attacks average 1.1 goals or fewer over their last ten games (1.1 and 0.9).
Under 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 34% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Two blunt attacks — Both attacks average 1.1 goals or fewer over their last ten games (1.1 and 0.9).
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 36% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 413 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Cruzeiro to Score. League base rate: 67% home sides score
Home rated 1752 vs 1338 — 0.94 expected score Chapecoense-sc missing 5 core players (DEF, GK, MID) Cruzeiro in stronger form — 2.0 vs 0.2 ppg (n=5) Chapecoense-sc struggling away — only 0% wins (last 10)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense-sc final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Copa Do Brasil fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Cruzeiro 2–0 Chapecoense-sc. Explore more on the Cruzeiro and Chapecoense-sc team pages or the Copa Do Brasil page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense-sc?
Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense-sc 2–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense-sc?
Matheus Henrique (45') for Cruzeiro; Kaio Jorge (86') (penalty) for Cruzeiro.
›Where can I watch Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense-sc highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Cruzeiro 2–0 Chapecoense-sc are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Chapecoense-sc?
Cruzeiro and Chapecoense-sc have met 10 times — 4 wins for Cruzeiro, 3 wins for Chapecoense-sc and 3 draws.