Cruzeiro might be riding high on a solid run, but this has "rotational fade" written all over it. Coming off a grueling 1-0 away win against Coritiba PR just three days ago, Cruzeiro faces their second consecutive road trip in a congested schedule. With energy tanks running low, the two-legged nature of the Copa do Brasil gives the visitors zero incentive to burn out pushing for a win on the road.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 2, 2026