Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction 10 August 2025
🔊 It's not just the weather heating up in Belo Horizonte today - Cruzeiro are set to face Santos in the 19th round of Serie A. The hosts are sitting second and are in excellent form, racking up victories and putting pressure on the leaders, Flamengo. Meanwhile, Santos are teetering near the bottom of the table, fighting for every point and hoping for a calm end to the season. Matches between these clubs rarely lack fireworks, and today at the "Mineirão," fans are expecting exactly that kind of football - tense, tough, and with every mistake carrying a high price.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 September 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 0-3. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (Santos were the home side):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 8 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruzeiro and Santos:
- 31 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 10, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 36 each;
- average goals in the first half - 0.84, in the second half - 1.48;
- average total goals per match - 2.32.
Head-to-head statistics Cruzeiro - Santos
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, with CRB as the home side and Cruzeiro as the visitors. The match ended with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Cruzeiro vs CRB):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
🔵 In the previous round, Cruzeiro confidently dispatched Botafogo with a 2-0 victory, securing the win by halftime and preventing their opponents from posing any serious threats. This triumph solidified their position in second place in Serie A with 37 points. The "Celestial" team trails Flamengo by 3 points. A victory against Santos could see them level on points with the leaders (if Flamengo lose their match), while a defeat would give their rivals a chance to pull away, complicating the race for the top of the table.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Santos Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the 18th round of Serie A, where they faced Santos away. The encounter ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here's the match stats (Santos vs Juventude):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 18 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 10.
⚫ Santos finally delighted their fans in the last round by defeating Juventude at home with a 3-1 victory, climbing to 15th place with 18 points. Now, they face a tough challenge against Cruzeiro: a win would help them solidify their position above the relegation zone and boost their confidence in the survival battle, while a loss could drag the club back into the dangerous depths of the standings.
Match Results: Santos
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 10, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Santos
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- Wins: 11 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 61% vs 29%;
- Losses: 3 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Santos cover the +1.5 handicap away in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- Santos cover the +1.5 handicap in 27 of the last 28 matches.
- Santos cover the +1.5 handicap in 16 of the last 17 Serie A matches.
- Santos cover the +1.5 handicap away in 13 of the last 14 matches.
- Santos cover the +1.5 handicap away in 8 of the last 9 Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side average goals scored - 1.16, visitors - 1.16;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.32;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 11 times; at the home ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Santos
- Average total in the tournament: 2.28 vs 2.35;
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.06;
- Average first-half total: 1.06 vs 0.53;
- Average second-half total: 0.61 vs 0.53;
- Cruzeiro: average home total in the tournament - 2.11;
- Santos: average away total in the tournament - 0.89;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.2) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Cruzeiro keep a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.67; at home - 6.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; at home - 8.2.
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.47, away - 3.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 4.17.
- Santos take more than 3.5 corners away in five consecutive head-to-head matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.42 (1.71 for home, and 1.71 for away);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.38 (1.69 for home, and 1.69 for away).
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.33; at home - 2.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.4.
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.65, away - 2.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; away - 2.17.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Both teams have scored overall - 11 times;
- At the home ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Santos
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
- Cruzeiro's BTTS at home - 5 (56%);
- Santos's BTTS away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- Cruzeiro's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Santos's BTTS away - 2 (33%).
Editorial Prediction
Cruzeiro enter the match as clear favorites: they're in excellent form, sitting in second place, and are particularly strong at home. Meanwhile, Santos, despite securing a crucial three points in the last round, remain inconsistent and are fighting to stay afloat in the league. Recent head-to-head history also favors the hosts, who have frequently come out on top against this opponent. We expect Cruzeiro to claim all three points, controlling the game from the outset. Bet: Cruzeiro win.
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