Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction 7 December 2025
🔊 The upcoming match between Santos and Cruzeiro promises to be intense. The hosts have yet to secure their spot in next season's Serie A and will be playing for victory. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have already clinched third place and are showing impressive consistency, remaining unbeaten in their last twelve matches. Both squads are prepared for battle, with tactics ranging from cautious defense to sharp attacking maneuvers. Particularly intriguing is the fact that their previous encounter ended with Santos claiming a 2-1 victory.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 10 August 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Cruzeiro were the home side):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 15 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Santos and Cruzeiro:
- 32 matches played;
- home wins - 11, away wins - 14, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 38 for Santos, 37 for Cruzeiro;
- average first-half total - 0.84, second-half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.34.
Head-to-head statistics Santos - Cruzeiro
Santos Team Overview
The last official match the team played was on during the 37th round of Serie A, with Juventude as the home side and Santos as the visitors. The match ended in a 0-3 defeat for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (Santos vs Juventude):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
⚪ Santos dismantled Juventude away in their last match, thanks to a Neymar hat-trick (3-0), despite him playing with a knee injury. Currently sitting 14th in the standings, the "Peixe" are just two points clear of the relegation zone, making a win essential to avoid relying on rivals' slip-ups. Over their last five matches, the team has delivered inspiring results: three wins and two draws. This streak boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming clash. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's side might focus on ball possession, although their average goal-scoring rate remains modest at 1.14 goals per game. Defensive issues are also a concern, as they concede an average of 1.35 goals per match.
Match Results: Santos
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on during the 37th round of Serie A (home team - Cruzeiro, away team - Botafogo). The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Botafogo):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
🔵 In their last match, Cruzeiro shared the spoils with Botafogo in Belo Horizonte at their home ground, the Mineirão, ending in a 2-2 draw. This result was enough for the Foxes to secure third place and keep ahead of fourth-placed Mirassol. Leonardo Jardim's side are unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches, recording four wins and eight draws. This unbeaten streak highlights the team's balanced play both in attack and defense. They average 1.49 goals per game while conceding just 0.76, allowing Cruzeiro to maintain their confidence on the field.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Number of encounters - 32;
- Home wins - 11, Away wins - 14, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Santos vs Cruzeiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 37 vs 37;
- Wins: 11 vs 19;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 51%;
- Losses: 15 vs 5;
- Draws: 11 vs 13.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 0;
- Draws: 4 vs 6.
- Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings.
- Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap in 45 of their last 46 matches.
- Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap in 34 of their last 35 Serie A matches.
- Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap away in 21 of their last 22 matches.
- Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap away in 16 of their last 17 Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Today's home team averages - 1.19 goals, visitors - 1.16;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.34;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 12 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Cruzeiro
- Average tournament total: 2.49 vs 2.24;
- Average goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.49;
- Average first-half total: 0.41 vs 0.84;
- Average second-half total: 0.73 vs 0.65;
- Santos: average home total in the tournament - 1.17;
- Cruzeiro: average away total in the tournament - 1.11;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Santos concede in 12 consecutive head-to-head matches against Cruzeiro.
- Santos concede in 10 consecutive Serie A head-to-head matches against Cruzeiro.
Corner Prediction
Santos Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.68; at home - 5.89;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; at home - 6.4.
Cruzeiro Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.89, away - 5.11;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 6.4.
- Cruzeiro deliver more than 3.5 corners in seven consecutive head-to-head meetings.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Number of encounters - 32;
- Both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Cruzeiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 37 vs 37;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Santos - 18, Cruzeiro - 17;
- Santos' BTTS at home - 8 (44%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - 6 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: Santos - 5, Cruzeiro - 5;
- Santos' BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent score statistics (current season):
- Most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-0 (52/370, 14.1%);
- Santos at home most often finish matches: 1-0, 1-1 (3/18, 16.7%);
- Cruzeiro away most often play: 0-0, 1-1 (4/18, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-0 - 14.51% (odds: 5.3)
1-1 - 10.73% (odds: 8.4)
0-1 - 10.54% (odds: 14)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The game promises to be a tough battle, given the home team's determination. While a win for Santos is conceivable, it likely won't be by a large margin, as Cruzeiro generally boast a solid defense. With Voivoda's squad highly motivated and the visitors having already secured their objectives for the season's final stretch, we predict a Cruzeiro win with a +1.5 handicap. This outcome has been successful in 11 out of 12 head-to-head meetings with Santos and in 45 of the last 46 matches for the "Foxes."No comments
Betting Tips: Santos - Cruzeiro
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