Second Leg Matches of the 2025 Copa do Brasil Semifinals: Matchups, Favorites, and Where to Watch!

The 2025 Copa do Brasil is nearing its final stages, and the second leg of the semifinals promises a Sunday with a packed stadium and tension in every tackle. On December 14th, Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro and Fluminense vs. Vasco will determine who remains in the fight for a spot in the grand final. To follow the odds in real time and all the markets available for these matches, simply access the Sports Betting page on Blaze.

At 6 PM (Brasilia time), Corinthians hosts Cruzeiro at Neo Química Arena, seeking to confirm the advantage built in the first leg. Later, at 8:30 PM, Fluminense and Vasco will face each other again at Maracanã in another duel that promises a decisive atmosphere from the first to the last minute.

Throughout this Blaze guide, you can find the context for each matchup, the historical record between the clubs, predictions based on available odds, and where to watch each second leg of the 2025 Copa do Brasil semifinals.

Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro 

After winning 1-0 at Mineirão, with a controversial goal by Memphis Depay — reviewed by VAR for a possible handball and, in the end, confirmed — Corinthians returns home with the advantage in the aggregate score and the chance to decide the spot pushed by the Fiel at Neo Química Arena.

With the current scenario, Timão can even draw to secure qualification for the final of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, arrives pressured by the result of the first leg and the performance below expectations in Belo Horizonte, but far from being out of the confrontation: they need to win by two or more goals to advance in normal time or by one goal to decide on penalties. In favor of Raposa is the fact that, throughout the season, they have been one of the most troublesome away teams in Brazilian football.

Historical Record

The confrontation between Corinthians and Cruzeiro is a traditional one in Brazilian football and is usually very balanced. Adding up all competitions, Corinthians and Cruzeiro have faced each other 90 times, with 36 wins for Timão, 22 draws, and 32 wins for Raposa.

In the Copa do Brasil, the balance is even more evident. In 13 matches in the tournament, there are six wins for Corinthians, two draws, and five wins for Cruzeiro.

Predictions

For the return match in Itaquera, the market projects a very balanced scenario. Cruzeiro appears slightly ahead to win the game, with odds of 2.54, while a Corinthians victory is at 2.74 and a draw is at 3.25.

In the qualification market, the weight of the 1-0 victory built at Mineirão appears strongly: Corinthians is clearly the favorite to advance to the final, with odds of 1.31 to qualify, against 3.30 for Cruzeiro.

Where to Watch

Broadcast: Prime Video (streaming).

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Fluminense vs. Vasco

Closing out the night of decisions, Fluminense and Vasco face off at the Maracanã in the second leg of the semifinal. In the first leg, Vasco won 2-1 with a goal from Vegetti in stoppage time of the second half, in one of those plays that completely changes the course of the tie.

The result gave Vasco the advantage of a draw in the second leg, but it still leaves the series open. On the Fluminense side, the scenario mixes pressure and confidence: the team knows it needs to make the most of its home advantage at the Maracanã to stay alive in the fight for a spot.

Historical Record

The derby between Fluminense and Vasco is one of the most traditional in Rio de Janeiro and carries a history of great balance and rivalry. Adding up all competitions, the teams have faced each other 338 times, with 124 wins for Vasco, 101 draws, and 113 wins for Fluminense.

When the focus is on the Copa do Brasil, the duel remains close, but with a slight advantage for Vasco: in five matches in the tournament, there were three draws and two victories for Vasco, with no wins for Fluminense so far.

Predictions

In market projections for the second leg, Fluminense appears as the favorite. A Fluminense victory is quoted at 1.72, while a draw has odds of 3.50 and a Vasco victory appears at 5.20.

In the qualification market, which takes into account the aggregate score and a possible penalty shootout, the scenario changes because of the advantage built by Vasco in the first leg: Vasco is the favorite to advance, with odds of 1.65, while Fluminense's qualification appears at 2.20.

Where to Watch

Broadcast: Prime Video (streaming).

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Bet on the 2025 Copa do Brasil at Blaze

The final stretch of the 2025 Copa do Brasil will be breathtaking. At Blaze, you can follow this decisive phase with varied markets for the semi-final matches and then for the grand final – always with updated odds.

But it's crucial to keep in mind: betting is entertainment, not an investment. Sports betting involves the risk of financial losses and can affect your routine and well-being if there are no clear limits. Therefore:

• Don't treat betting as a source of income.
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• Set a limit for your bets and know when to stop.

If at any point the experience stops being fun and turns into worry, it's worth slowing down, taking breaks, and, if necessary, seeking specialized help.

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