Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Prediction: The Gaúchos must react

The classic against Juventude was a big disappointment for Grêmio fans. A 3-0 defeat against a rival is always painful, and the signs of recovery emerging after three games without a loss have given way to great pessimism. The Tricolor Gaúcho is still in the relegation zone and must react against Cruzeiro.

Juventude is a tough team in its stadium. Flamengo, currently in first place, lost 2-1 at the Alfredo Jaconi, so difficulties were more than likely for Grêmio. In the 32nd minute, the home side already led 2-0 due to the passivity of Renato Portaluppi's men. Grêmio responded with a goal from Edenilson, but the VAR signaled offside on its second line. On the initial line drawn by the VAR, the Grêmio player was in a legal position. The decision affected the Immortal, who didn't play well enough in the second half for a team losing 2-0. In the 83rd minute, Erick Farias made it 3-0. All that matters against Cruzeiro is victory. Grêmio is in 18th place with 11 points but has two games in hand. Cuiabá is in 16th place and is the first team out of the Z4 with 14 points. There are doubts about whether Soteldo will be fit to return to the team after participating in the Copa America.

The Fox continues to dominate its opponents at the Mineirão. The victim this time was Corinthians, who didn't stand a chance, losing 3-0. It was Cruzeiro's sixth home win in six games. The Miners are in seventh place with 23 points and one game in hand. The sixth-placed team is Athletico Paranaense with two more points. Sixth place gives access to the Copa Libertadores' qualifying rounds, so it's a place desired by several teams in the Brasileirão. If Cruzeiro can finish in the top six of Série A, its fans will be pleased.

Grêmio urgently needs to win to get out of the relegation zone. In their last home game, the Gaúchos almost beat champion Palmeiras, so the players believe a victory against Cruzeiro is possible. The Miners, for their part, are well placed but have been struggling away from home. A draw is perhaps the most likely outcome, but I'm going for a Double Chance for Grêmio with a maximum of three goals scored.