Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro 20 May 2026 Prediction

Before the fifth round of the Copa Libertadores group stage, the race for the two playoff spots in Group D is very close. Boca Juniors are only one point behind the leading pair of Cruzeiro and Universidad Catolica. Can the Argentine side get the result they need and change the balance of the group?

Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors failed to make an impact in the Argentine league. The club was eliminated by Huracan in the Apertura Round of 16, losing 3-2 after extra time. Their Copa Libertadores position is also difficult: through four rounds, the team has earned six points, with two wins and two losses and a 5:3 goal difference. At the same time, the home side failed to score in each of its last two matches.

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro have started to improve after a difficult stretch. The club has taken 10 points from its last five Brazilian league matches, which has moved it close to 11th place and a potential international competition spot. In the Copa Libertadores, Cruzeiro have maintained a strong level: seven points from four matches, with two wins, one draw, and one loss.

Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Cruzeiro Double Chance at 1.83

• Main prediction: Boca Juniors have hit a poor run of form. The team failed to win three of its last four matches, including two Copa Libertadores defeats. One of those losses came against Cruzeiro (0-1). The visitors also managed to get a positive result in seven of their previous eight matches, with four wins and three draws. Given that form, the most likely option is Cruzeiro double chance at 1.83.
• Total prediction: The Brazilian side tends to play carefully, with a clear focus on defense. That often leads to low-scoring matches. Five of Cruzeiro’s last seven games finished with no more than two goals. The same was true in four of Boca Juniors’ previous six matches. A strong option is under 2.5 goals at 1.58.