Grêmio and Cruzeiro will face off in the 31st round of the Brasileirão, with the match being transmitted by Globo, ge TV, and Premiere. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, the match will take place on Sunday at 16h at the Arena do Grêmio. The Grêmio team has not won in the last six matches, with three defeats and three draws in a row. Renato Portaluppi's team is currently in 18th position, with 31 points, and needs to react quickly to avoid relegation.
The Cruzeiro team is also in a state of flux, having won against São Paulo but then lost to Bragantino. The team is currently in 6th place, with 48 points, and is fighting for a spot in the Libertadores. The probable starting lineups for both teams have been announced, with Renato Portaluppi potentially changing the formation for the match against Cruzeiro. The match will be officiated by Joao Vitor Gobi, with Bruno Boschilia and Brigida Cirilo Ferreira as assistant referees.