Cruzeiro host Chapecoense on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The match begins at 7:00 p.m. Brasilia time. The fixture follows a goalless draw in the first leg, which featured little offensive action from either side.
Cruzeiro recorded high ball possession in the opening match but managed only one shot on target. The team created good chances but showed indecision when concluding plays. Despite facing an opponent in a bad phase, Cruzeiro found themselves dominated at times.
Chapecoense also failed to stand out during their home fixture, showing low objectivity and committing a high number of fouls. The club faces a questionable campaign, coming off terrible performances in the Campeonato Brasileiro where they sit at the bottom of the table. They remain in an almost irreversible situation, with a high possibility of playing in Série B next season.
Match stakes and broadcast details
Wednesday's match is decisive for Cruzeiro to confirm home favoritism, or for Chapecoense to find a good streak again. Subscription television coverage will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere through Grupo Globo, while CNN Esportes provides real-time tracking.
Matheus Delgado Candançan will officiate as the main referee for the match. Nailton Junior de Souza Oliveira and Evandro de Melo Lima will serve as assistant referees, while Diego Pombo Lopez operates the VAR.
