Corinthians host Cruzeiro on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The kick-off time is 22:30 local. The fixture is part of the Serie A schedule. Corinthians go into the match 9th in the table; Cruzeiro sit 5th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Corinthians have taken 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. Cruzeiro have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 25 Feb 2026: Corinthians 1-1 Cruzeiro; 23 Nov 2025: Corinthians 0-3 Cruzeiro; 23 Jul 2025: Corinthians 0-0 Cruzeiro. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1. Corinthians scored through Gustavo Henrique 58'. Cruzeiro replied with Bruno Rodrigues 36', Wanderson 82'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 82 as the contest closed.

Corinthians held 53% of the ball against 47% for Cruzeiro. Shots on target finished 6-6. Expected goals read 1.33 for Corinthians, 1.28 for Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro take the three points; Corinthians look at a thin night for the home crowd. Corinthians sat 9th and Cruzeiro 5th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.