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Cruzeiro lineup vs Palmeiras

Most-used XI4-2-3-1
Costa
Bruno
Jonathan
LEFT Kaiki
Fágner
Pereira
Gerson
Romero
Arroyo
LEFT Christian
Jorge
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Palmeiras, homeLast: W 3-2 Bahia

Cruzeiro most-used XI this season

4-2-3-1 · 29/30The shape in 29 of the last 30
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
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Most Common Cruzeiro Starting XI

Based on 58 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Cruzeiro club facts

Est. 1921Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto · Manager Artur Jorge

Cruzeiro are 3rd in the Brasileirão on 60 points from 34 games. They have W4 D0 L1 in their last five.

Cruzeiro past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024Brasileirão Série A9th52
2023Brasileirão Série A14th47
2019Brasileirão Série A17th36
2018Brasileirão Série A8th53
2017Brasileirão Série A5th57
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Cruzeiro most-used starting XI

58 MATCHES

Cruzeiro's most-used starting XI this season, across 58 official matches, was Costa in goal, a back four of Bruno, Jonathan, Kaiki and Fágner, and Jorge leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • No longer available: Kaiki and Christian.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Cruzeiro this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Cruzeiro's most-used XI this season (starts from 58 matches): Costa (34); Bruno (46), Jonathan (39), Fágner (26); Pereira (49), Gerson (46), Romero (39), Arroyo (37); Jorge (43). Since left: Kaiki, Christian. Next match: vs Palmeiras, Wed 18 Nov.

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Cruzeiro questions

Who started Cruzeiro's last match?

Cruzeiro's starting XI on 6 Nov 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Otávio Costa, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Romero, Zé Lucas, Keny Arroyo, Bruno Rodrigues, Gerson, Kaio Jorge.

What was Cruzeiro's last result?

Cruzeiro beat Bahia 3–2 on 6 Nov 2026.

When did Cruzeiro last win?

Cruzeiro last won on 6 Nov 2026, beating Bahia 3–2.

Who takes penalties for Cruzeiro?

Kaio Jorge has taken the most penalties for Cruzeiro this season, scoring 7 of 7.

Who has made the most starts for Cruzeiro this season?

Matheus Pereira leads with 49 starts for Cruzeiro across all competitions this season.

What formation does Cruzeiro use most often?

Cruzeiro have used a 4-2-3-1 in 45 of their 46 matches this season.

Which Cruzeiro goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Otavio Costa has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Cruzeiro this season, starting 34 matches.

Which Cruzeiro defender has started the most this season?

Fabricio Bruno has made the most starts as defender for Cruzeiro this season, starting 46 matches.

Which Cruzeiro midfielder has started the most this season?

Matheus Pereira has made the most starts as midfielder for Cruzeiro this season, starting 49 matches.

Which Cruzeiro forward has started the most this season?

Kaio Jorge has made the most starts as forward for Cruzeiro this season, starting 43 matches.

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