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

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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

Did you know...by playmaker stats​

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

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