Cruzeiro vs Bragantino Prediction
🔊 At the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro will host Bragantino for the 24th round of Serie A. Cruzeiro, sitting second with 47 points, are in excellent form and riding a series of crucial victories. Bragantino, on the other hand, are in eighth place with 31 points and have struggled in the second half of the season, losing seven matches. Nevertheless, Bragantino already defeated Cruzeiro in the first round, adding tension and significance to this upcoming clash for both teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics (Bragantino were the home side):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruzeiro and Bragantino:
- 5 matches played;
- home victories - 2, away victories - 1, draws - 2;
- goal tally - 6 to 3;
- average first-half total - 0.8, second-half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 1.8.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament, with Bahia as the home side and Cruzeiro as the visitors. The match ended 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Bahia):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
🔵 In the last Serie A round, Cruzeiro secured an away victory against Bahia, with goals from Sinisterra and Gabriel sealing a 2-1 win. This triumph marked their fifth consecutive victory: three in the league and two in the "Clássico Mineiro" derby against Atletico during the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Leonardo Jardim's side trail Flamengo by three points, with Flamengo having a game in hand. Therefore, it's crucial for them to secure all three points in the upcoming clash with a "wounded beast" like Bragantino to keep their title hopes alive.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Bragantino Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Serie A tournament, where they faced Bragantino away. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Bragantino vs Sport Recife):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 9 vs 8.
🔴 In the last Serie A round, Bragantino drew 1-1 at home against Sport Recife, the league's main underdog. This result only highlighted their poor form: since matchday 14, Bragantino have played 10 Serie A matches and lost seven of them. Given this string of setbacks, even securing a point at "Mineirão" would be a remarkable feat for Fernando Seabra's side. Currently, Bragantino sit in 8th place in the standings with 31 points, but their losing streak in the second half of the season is making the fight for top positions significantly more challenging.
Match Results: Bragantino
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins for the home team - 1; away team - 0; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.8;
- Today's home team averages 0.4 goals, visitors - 0.4.
First-Half Statistics: Cruzeiro (home) vs Bragantino (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- Wins: 6 (50%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Draws: 6 (50%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.36;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.82.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Losses: 0 vs 6;
- Draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.2).
- Cruzeiro have scored in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Serie A).
- Bragantino have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Serie A).
- Bragantino have conceded in the first half in 5 consecutive away matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 14 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- Losses: 4 vs 10;
- Draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 1;
- Losses: 1 vs 8;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Cruzeiro have won their last 5 matches in a row.
- Bragantino have lost their last 6 away matches.
- Bragantino have lost their last 5 away matches in Serie A.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.2, away team - 0.6;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.8;
- Both teams scored: overall - 2 times; at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
- Average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 2.65;
- Average goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.22;
- Average total in the first half: 0.96 vs 0.61;
- Average total in the second half: 0.65 vs 0.61;
- Cruzeiro: average total at home in the tournament - 1.92;
- Bragantino: average total away in the tournament - 1.09;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.2) vs 1 (away - 0.6).
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 6 of Cruzeiro's last 7 home matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 13 (7.4 for home team and 5.6 for away team);
- Average total corners at the home ground - 11 (4.5 for home team and 6.5 for away team).
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.87; at home - 7.17;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.9; at home - 8.6.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.83, away - 4.55;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; away - 4.
- Bragantino have taken over 3.5 corners in each of the last five head-to-head matches (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.4 (2.2 for home team and 2.2 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 5 (1.5 for home team and 3.5 for away team).
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.48; at home - 2.58;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; at home - 2.6.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.61, away - 3.09;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; away - 3.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Both teams scored overall - 2 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Bragantino
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 14;
- Cruzeiro's BTTS at home - 7 (58%);
- Bragantino's BTTS away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- Cruzeiro's BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Bragantino's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Bragantino have both scored and conceded in seven of their last eight matches (Serie A).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and standings, the upcoming match seems quite straightforward. Cruzeiro are on an impressive winning streak, while Bragantino are struggling. Despite Bragantino's 1-0 victory in the first round, the favorite is now clear. Jardim's side cannot afford to drop points at home against a team that has only won once in their last ten matches, especially with an attacking leader like Kaio Jorge (15 goals and 5 assists). Our prediction: Cruzeiro win.
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