Gremio vs Cruzeiro Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 5 November 2025
🔊 The clash between Gremio and Cruzeiro promises to be action-packed. Gremio, sitting mid-table, are eager to climb higher despite their inconsistent form, with three losses and two wins in their last five matches. Their defense has been error-prone, conceding an average of 1.29 goals per game. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro are confidently pushing towards the top from third place, boasting an impressive unbeaten run with five wins and four draws in their last ten games. The visitors' defensive strategy is paying off, as they allow just 0.71 goals per match. The rivalry between these teams always captivates fans.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 July 2025 and ended with a 4-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Cruzeiro were the home side):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Grêmio and Cruzeiro:
- 42 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 16, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 50 for Grêmio, 51 for Cruzeiro;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.95, in the 2nd half - 1.45;
- average total goals per match - 2.4.
Head-to-head statistics Gremio - Cruzeiro
Gremio Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Corinthians, visitors - Grêmio). The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
The game statistics are as follows (Grêmio vs Corinthians):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
⚫ Grêmio are navigating a challenging phase in the championship, with three losses and two wins in their last five matches. They currently sit 11th in the standings after 31 rounds, having secured only 10 victories and averaging just over a goal per game (1.06). Their defense has been a letdown, conceding more goals than they've scored (an average of 1.29 per match). However, at home, they rarely taste defeat-only twice in their last nine home encounters-thanks to the support of their fans and their aggressive counter-attacking play.
Match Results: Gremio
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament, where Cruzeiro hosted Vitória. The game concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Vitória):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 7.
🔵 Cruzeiro showcase stability and efficiency on the road, thanks to their strong defense-suffering only one defeat in their last ten games, with seven clean sheets. Currently sitting third after a third of the season, they have won 17 out of 31 possible matches, boasting an impressive attacking play, averaging 1.45 goals per game. The team avoids reckless actions and relies on precise strikes from their forwards while minimizing ball losses.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 16, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Grêmio vs Cruzeiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Wins: 10 vs 17;
- Win percentage: 32% vs 55%;
- Losses: 12 vs 5;
- Draws: 9 vs 9.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Cruzeiro have drawn their last 3 away matches (Serie A).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Current home team average goals scored - 1.19, away team - 1.21;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.4;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Grêmio vs Cruzeiro
- Average total in the tournament: 2.35 vs 2.16;
- Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.45;
- Average first-half total: 0.52 vs 0.87;
- Average second-half total: 0.55 vs 0.58;
- Grêmio: average home total in the tournament - 1.2;
- Cruzeiro: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.8) vs 1.2 (away - 0.6).
- Grêmio have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Corners Prediction
Grêmio: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.77; at home - 3.73;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; at home - 4.6.
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.81, away - 4.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 5.
- Grêmio have taken over 4.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.24 (1.62 for the home team and 1.62 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.35 (1.5 for the home team and 1.85 for the visitors).
Grêmio: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.74; at home - 2.53;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 1.6.
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.77, away - 2.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.4; away - 3.8.
- Total under 5.5 yellow cards occurred in Grêmio's last 6 out of 7 home matches (Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Grêmio vs Cruzeiro
- Total matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 14;
- Grêmio's BTTS at home - 8 (53%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - 4 (27%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- Grêmio's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can expect a cautious approach from the home side against a formidable opponent. The visitors remain in the top three thanks to their solid defense and disciplined attacking line. Given that Cruzeiro have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 out of their last 7 head-to-head encounters in Serie A, and have also scored fewer than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 Serie A matches, we predict Cruzeiro's individual total to be under 1.5 goals. A goalless draw at the "Gremio Arena" is also a possibility in this matchup.No comments
Betting Tips: Gremio - Cruzeiro
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