Sparks will fly as Cruzeiro and Sao Paulo draw swords at Governador Magalhaes Pinto Stadium on Sunday, 15 September. View our free Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo predictions below.
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Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Each of the last seven encounters between Cruzeiro and Sao Paulo went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Less than three goals were scored in 10 of Sao Paulo's last 12 games.
- Sao Paulo came out on top the last two times these teams clashed.
- At least one team blanked in six of the last seven skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Cruzeiro 1-0 Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo have no wins and no goals scored in their last three matches. They also lost three of their last four trips to this stadium by a single goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cruzeiro are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW:2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY:29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While Cruzeiro have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks, they have fared better than Sao Paulo, losing just once in their last five matches across all competitions.
With that in mind, Cruzeiro are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds usually have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams scored in only one of the last seven encounters between these teams. Given that Sao Paulo did not score a single goal in their last three games, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 11/20 (1.55). That one has a 64.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Cruzeiro avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Interestingly, while Sao Paulo emerged victorious the last two times these teams clashed, they have lost their last two trips to this stadium. In their last five meetings, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
Brazil Serie A 02/06/24
Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 21/05/24
Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 02/11/23
Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 25/06/23
Cruzeiro
Sao Paulo
Brazil Serie A 17/10/19
Cruzeiro
Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in seven weeks
Cruzeiro will not be able to call upon the services of Japa (broken foot), Juan Dinenno (ACL injury), and Rafael Silva (knee injury).
Predicted lineup: Cassio (GK), William, Ivaldo, Marcelo, Marlon, Romero, Wallace, Henrique, Pereira, Barreal & Jorge.
Brazil Serie A 04/10/24
L
Fluminense
1
Cruzeiro
0
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
D
Vasco da Gama
1
Cruzeiro
1
Copa Sudamericana 27/09/24
D
Libertad Asuncion
1
Cruzeiro
1
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
D
Cuiaba
0
Cruzeiro
0
Copa Sudamericana 20/09/24
W
Libertad Asuncion
0
Cruzeiro
2
Sao Paulo preview: Hoping to halt their winless run
A number of players will be unavailable for Sao Paulo this weekend due to injuries. They include Joao Moreira, Aldemir Ferreira, Pablo Maia, Patrick, and Alisson.
Predicted lineup: Rafael (GK), Welington, Sabino, Arboleda, Rafinha, Gustavo, Bobadilla, William, Moura, Rato & Calleri.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
W
Corinthians
1
Sao Paulo
3
Copa Libertadores 26/09/24
L
Botafogo
1 (5)
Sao Paulo
1 (4)
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
L
Internacional
3
Sao Paulo
1
Copa Libertadores 19/09/24
D
Botafogo
0
Sao Paulo
0
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
W
Cruzeiro
0
Sao Paulo
1
Player to watch: Matheus Pereira
Matheus Pereira registered an assist in Cruzeiro's 3-1 victory over Atletico Goianiense, just before the international break. With that, he now leads the team in both goals (6) and assists (5). In fact, only two players in Brazil's top flight have more direct goal involvements than Pereira this season. It will be interesting to see how the former Sporting Lisbon player performs this weekend.
