An interesting fixture is on the cards as Criciuma welcome seventh-placed Cruzeiro to Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Thursday. View our free Criciuma vs Cruzeiro predictions below.
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Criciuma vs Cruzeiro predictions: A stalemate
Key stats
- The spoils were shared in three of the last five encounters between these teams.
- Four of the last five meetings between these outfits produced less than three goals.
- Both teams scored in Criciuma's last eight matches, and in five of the last seven encounters between these sides.
- Cruzeiro are undefeated in seven previous clashes with Criciuma (W4, D3).
Correct score prediction: Criciuma 1-1 Cruzeiro
Two of the last three skirmishes between these outfits were 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cruzeiro are bookies’ favourites
- Criciuma: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- Draw: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- Cruzeiro: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While Cruzeiro have a perfect record at home this season, they've struggled on the road, winning just one of seven away games so far. However, Criciuma have been one of the worst home teams in the Serie A, with a 1-3-2 win-draw-loss record at home.
Bearing that in mind, Cruzeiro are the expected winners at 8/5 (2.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 38.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, four of the last five skirmishes between these two featured less than three goals. Given that this was the case with seven of Cruzeiro's last 10 games, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 8/15 (1.53). That one has a 65.2% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Criciuma halt their winless streak against Cruzeiro?
It is worth mentioning that the last time these teams clashed was in September 2022, when both sides played in the Serie B. Cruzeiro have had Criciuma's number in recent years, as they have no losses in seven previous encounters between these outfits.
Brazil Serie B 04/09/22
Cruzeiro
Criciuma
Brazil Serie B 28/05/22
Criciuma
Cruzeiro
Brazil Primeira Liga 27/01/16
Criciuma
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 09/11/14
Cruzeiro
Criciuma
Brazil Serie A 09/08/14
Criciuma
Cruzeiro
Team news and form guide
Criciuma: Looking to get back to winning ways
Criciuma will not be able to call upon the services of Jonathan Lemos, who is recovering from a hamstring injury. Felipe Vizeu is also ruled out with a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Gustavo (GK), Claudinho, Fagundes, Figueiredo, Hermes, Trauco, Newton, Barreto, Matheusinho, Allano & Caike.to
Brazil Serie B 11/05/25
D
Volta Redonda
0
Criciuma
0
Brazil Serie B 04/05/25
L
Chapecoense
2
Criciuma
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Bragantino
0
Criciuma
1
Brazil Serie B 25/04/25
D
Clube do Remo
1
Criciuma
1
Brazil Serie B 21/04/25
D
Gremio Novorizontino
1
Criciuma
1
Cruzeiro: Hoping to improve their poor away record
There are no new injury concerns for Cruzeiro ahead of this clash, besides Rafa Silva and Juan Dinenno, who are both expected to return sometime next week.
Predicted lineup: Anderson (GK), Kaiki, Marcelo, Neris, William, Ramiro, Romero, Silva, Gomes, Pereira & Veron.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sport Recife
0
Cruzeiro
4
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
D
Mushuc Runa
1
Cruzeiro
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Flamengo
1
Cruzeiro
2
Copa do Brasil 02/05/25
W
Vila Nova
0
Cruzeiro
2
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Cruzeiro
1
Player to watch: William
William set up Cruzeiro's only goal in their 2-1 defeat at Flamengo last weekend. While Cruzeiro have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks, the former Wolfsburg player has been nothing short of impressive, registering two goals and two assists in his last four appearances for the club.