São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction: The Paulistas continue their unbeaten run

With ten games without a loss, São Paulo continues to build up confidence as it overcomes its opponents. The Tricolor hosted and beat Talleres 2-0 to finish the Copa Libertadores group stage in first place. In the Brasileirão, after starting with two defeats, the Paulistas have climbed to fifth place in the table. Cruzeiro has the same ten points as São Paulo but has one game in hand and will be looking for a point at the MorumBIS.

The team has improved considerably since Luis Zubeldía took over, showing great solidity. The team is tactically disciplined, and the players show ambition and a drive to win. Against a tough Talleres side that hadn't lost in 17 games, São Paulo was very focused and scored at crucial moments. Lucas Moura scored from the penalty spot in the 45th minute, and Luciano sealed the result with a great shot from outside the area in the 90th minute. Zubeldía euphorically celebrated the goal that secured first place in Group B, running towards his players. Confidence is high, and the Paulistas will want to win again against Cruzeiro.

The Fox also secured an international victory this week. The Miners hosted and beat Universidad Católica of Ecuador 1-0 in the Copa Sudamericana and qualified directly for the eighth finals after finishing as group winners. Cruzeiro is having a good season and seems to have improved defensively. The Belo Horizonte side won its last five matches and hasn't conceded a goal in the previous four. The difficulty of the next fixture is high and will serve to measure Cruzeiro's ability.

Although Cruzeiro is enjoying a good run of form, São Paulo has to be considered the favorite. There is a perfect harmony between the coach, players, and fans that is difficult to achieve, which makes the Paulistas very strong. Cruzeiro has conceded few goals and will undoubtedly try to hold on for a draw. Both teams have ten points and are in the top six of the Série A. I'm backing São Paulo to win, given the high level of confidence and the fact that it's playing at home.