Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction: Cruzeiro Walking in as the Favorites for Winning

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Brazil Serie A, Matchday 4, Cruzeiro will be up against Santos at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio in Brazil. According to the points table standings of today, Cruzeiro stands 6th with 2 wins and 6 points, whereas Santos stands 11th with just a win and 4 points from three matches played. For the upcoming matchup between the two, both teams will be missing out few players due to injuries. However, the inclusion of injured players is expected by the mid of May. Eduardo Gabriel of Santos will be missing out due to the red card suspension. Cruzeiro and Santos last played against each other in November 2019, and Santos won (4-1). Whereas, Cruzeiro has been successful in three of the last four matches played between the two. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Cruzeiro - Coming off Three Consecutive Wins (WWWLL)

After losing the opening match against Corinthians (2-1), Cruzeiro demonstrated amazing gameplay skills in the fixtures against Gremio (2-0) and Red Bull Bragantino (0-3). With wins against Gremio in Copa do Brasil and Serie A, Cruzeiro will be looking forward to maintaining the hard-earned momentum in order to keep winning. In the last match against Bragantino, Ramiro, Gilberto, and Bruno Rodrigues scored goals throughout the play. With 46% possession and 5 shots on target, Cruzeiro did dominate Red Bull Bragantino. With three consecutive wins under the belt, Cruzeiro will be looking to make it four in four. In the last five matches played, Cruzeiro has positively scored in four matches, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Cruzeiro has conceded just 3 goals. 

Santos FC - Coming off a Defeat Against Newell’s Old Boys (LWWDD)

Going in the matchup, Santos FC is coming off a defeat against Newell’s Old Boys (1-0), in which Santos earned just 39% possession and missed 3 goal scoring chances. In order to improve and make a rise in the points table standings, Santos FC will have to start winning. In the last five matches played, Santos FC has just lost a match, and that was the last outing against Newell’s. With 4 goals scored in the last five matches played, Santos averages 0.80 goals per game. Though Santos has a mediocre scoring average, it has conceded just 3 goals in the last five matches. With Eduardo missing out on the game due to suspension, Santos will depend on the presence of Stiven Mendoza and Marcos Leonardo. 

Expert Betting Tips

In the last eight matches played between the two, there have been no draws. Hence, I am predicting a comprehensive result from the upcoming fixture. With Cruzeiro appearing at home and having three wins under the belt, they will be the ultimate favorite for winning against Santos. I am backing Cruzeiro to win in clean sheets, as it has conceded just a goal in the last three matches played. The match total is predicted to be under 2.5 goals.

• Cruzeiro to Win for 1.80
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.762