Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction: Expecting a Nil-Nil Draw

Prediction for the Copa do Brazil Cruzeiro vs Fluminense match, which will take place on July 13. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After losing to Fluminense on June 24, Cruzeiro played four matches in Serie B, winning over Vila Nova and Sport Recife, drawing with Ituano and losing to Guarani. Seven points in four rounds is not much for the division leader, but the Foxes have a four-point handicap over their nearest pursuer, Vasco da Gama, and 13 points ahead of fifth Sport. Recall that four teams qualify for Serie A from Serie B. That means that for some time Cruzeiro can focus on the Copa do Brazil match, without the threat of losing points in the Brazilian championship. By the way, Cruzeiro's home statistics are the best in the league - winning each of eight games with a goal difference of 13:1.

After beating Cruzeiro 2:1, the Tricolore gained three victories in Serie A and made it into the Copa Libertadores zone. The club also outplayed Botafogo, Corinthians and Ceara. Now Flu goes undefeated for six matches with five wins. The team is fifth in the Brasileirao standings, three points behind leading Palmeiras. Their away statistics are sixth in Serie A, +3=2-2, 6:5 goal difference in seven games. Note that the Rio club is playing the away encounters with the TU.

There is no doubt that Fluminense outclasses the opponent. Moreover, they're in excellent form, judging by the latest statistics of the Tricolor. At the same time, Cruzeiro has great home stats, but of the Serie B level. The first match was productive, but we do not expect three goals from the return game. Flu doesn't reach the TO in away games and the other team will be quite satisfied with a nil-nil draw.

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