Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
28/04/2026 at 20:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Copa Libertadores - Group Stage - Round 3
  • Referee: Ostojich E. (Uru)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
argentinaArgentinaDisney+, FOX Sports, Mi Telefe, Telefe
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australiaAustraliabeIN Connect, beIN Sports 3
boliviaBoliviaESPN 7
bosnia-and-herzegovinaBosnia-and-herzegovinaArena Sport 2
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bulgariaBulgariaMax Sport 4
canadaCanadabeIN Connect, beIN Sports, beIN Sports Espanol
chileChileDisney+
colombiaColombiaDisney+, ESPN 7
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 1, MAXtv To Go
ecuadorEcuadorESPN 7
georgiaGeorgiaSilk Sport 1
israelIsraelSport 4
italyItalyComo TV
mexicoMexicoDisney+, ESPN 2
netherlandsNetherlandsCanal+, ESPN
new-zealandNew-zealandbeIN Connect
paraguayParaguayESPN 7
peruPeruDisney+, ESPN 7
polandPolandPolsat Sport 1
portugalPortugalSport TV1
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsabeIN Connect, beIN Sports, beIN Sports US Espanol, Fanatiz
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+, ESPN 7, Inter
worldWorldOnefootball, Pluto TV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.400.00
Ball possession
63%37%
Total shots
110
Shots on target
20
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
51
Passes
89% (400/448)73% (187/257)
Yellow cards
45
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.400.00
xG on target (xGOT)
1.130.00
Total shots
110
Shots on target
20
Shots off target
50
Blocked shots
40
Shots inside the box
60
Shots outside the box
50
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
51
Touches in opposition box
126
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
00
Free kicks
1411
Passes
89% (400/448)73% (187/257)
Long passes
63% (26/41)29% (18/63)
Passes in final third
82% (119/145)57% (32/56)
Crosses
29% (5/17)10% (1/10)
Expected assists (xA)
1.430.11
Throw ins
1726
Fouls
1114
Tackles
42% (5/12)64% (9/14)
Duels won
4230
Clearances
2419
Interceptions
76
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
01
xGOT faced
0.001.13
Goals prevented
0.000.13

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 7', Paredes L. 🟨,
  • 25', Kaio Jorge 🟨,
  • 29', Fagner 🟨,
  • 40', Gerson 🟨,
  • 40', Bareiro A. 🟨,
  • 45+1', Bareiro A. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Fagner , Kaua Moraes ,
  • 62', Aranda T. , Figal J. ,
  • 62', Miguel Merentiel , Zeballos E. ,
  • 75', Arroyo K. , Bruno Rodrigues ,
  • 75', Romero L. , Villarreal N. ,
  • 83', 1 - 0, Villarreal N. , Kaio Jorge (A),
  • 87', Blanco L. 🟨,
  • 87', Matheus Pereira 🟨,
  • 88', Kaio Jorge , Matheus Henrique ,
  • 90', Costa A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cruzeiro
37.3%
Draw
32.4%
Boca Juniors
30.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.7% 34.7% 25.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

40.5% 35.4% 25%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cruzeiro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.4%)
  • Boca Juniors has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (+3.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Boca Juniors than the current prediction. (-5.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Boca Juniors, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Cruzeiro - Boca Juniors Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.51
    (2.38)
    2.91
    (2.72)
    3.11
    (3.7)
    6.4%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Cruzeiro - Boca Juniors?
  • Users Predictions: 14 users predict this event. Cruzeiro will win (votes: 8 - 57.1%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 42.9%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Cruzeiro: 31.2%83%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DNB - Boca Juniors (2.17) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Cruzeiro will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Cruzeiro (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Boca Juniors (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Cruzeiro is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Boca Juniors is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Cruzeiro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Cruzeiro might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Cruzeiro: Cassio (Knee Injury) Fagner (Inactive) Marquinhos (Knee Injury) Villarreal N. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Boca Juniors: Battaglia R. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Carlos Palacios (Knee Injury) Cavani E. (Lower Back Injury) Marchesin A. (Injury)
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:5. (average 1:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:2. (average 2:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cruzeiro - Boca Juniors were as follows:
    22.08.2024 Cruzeiro - Boca Juniors 3:1
    15.08.2024 Boca Juniors - Cruzeiro 1:0
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    25.04.2026 Remo - Cruzeiro 0:1
    22.04.2026 Goiás - Cruzeiro 2:2
    18.04.2026 Cruzeiro - Grêmio 2:0
    Latest results of Boca Juniors
    Copa Libertadores Table
    Group Stage

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Flamengo RJ32107:257
    2Estudiantes L.P31204:315
    3Ind. Medellin31113:5-24
    4Cusco30031:5-40


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Deportes Tolima31114:314
    2Nacional31116:604
    3U. de Deportes31114:404
    4Coquimbo31113:4-14


    Group C
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia33007:259
    2Bolivar31113:214
    3La Guaira30212:5-32
    4Fluminense30121:4-31


    Group D
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Boca Juniors32015:236
    2U. Catolica32015:416
    3Cruzeiro32013:216
    4Barcelona SC30031:6-50


    Group E
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Corinthians33006:069
    2Platense32014:406
    3Santa Fe30122:5-31
    4Penarol30122:5-31


    Group F
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Sporting Cristal32014:226
    2Palmeiras31204:315
    3Cerro Porteno31112:204
    4Junior30121:4-31


    Group G
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1LDU Quito32013:126
    2Lanus32012:116
    3Mirassol32013:216
    4Always Ready30030:4-40


    Group H
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Rosario Central32104:047
    2Ind. del Valle32106:337
    3Universidad Central31024:7-33
    4Libertad Asuncion30033:7-40

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