Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Match Preview

Corinthians are set to host Cruzeiro at the Neo Quimica Arena. This encounter is for Round 34 of the Serie A tournament on Monday, November 20th. The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 GMT. Corinthians, currently 11th with 41 points, are looking to move up the table. Cruzeiro, in 7th place with 47 points, aims to strengthen their position. Both teams are keen to surpass their pre-season expectations. This game is highly anticipated, with bookmakers favoring a home victory.

Corinthians – Form

Corinthians have shown varying results lately. They achieved a 2-1 victory against Vitoria in Serie A on November 9th. Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay scored the goals. Before this, they ended an 8-match winless streak with a 2-0 win over Palmeiras. Rodrigo Garro and Yuri Alberto scored. However, they faced a 2-1 defeat against Racing Club in the match before. Their recent victory over Vitoria has boosted the team’s confidence.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro’s performance has been inconsistent recently. Their last game on November 9, 2024, ended in a 2:1 win against Criciuma in Serie A. Kaio Jorge and Gabriel Veron scored for Cruzeiro. Before this, they faced a 0:1 defeat at home against Flamengo. Their game against Lanus on October 30, 2024, resulted in a 0:1 win. These results have matched the bookmakers’ predictions.

Corinthians – Cruzeiro – Head to Head

The last game between these two was on July 7, 2024. Cruzeiro won 3:0 in a Serie A match. In their last 10 games, Corinthians won twice, and Cruzeiro won five times. This shows Cruzeiro has a slight advantage. In the most recent five games, both teams scored in two. Corinthians have scored in their last 10 home matches against Cruzeiro. They have also avoided defeat in 10 of their last 12 home games.

Corinthians – Cruzeiro – Standings

The Serie A season is advancing into its 34th round. Corinthians are 11th with 41 points from 33 games. They have a goal difference of -2. Cruzeiro is in 7th place with 47 points. They are performing slightly above pre-season expectations. Only 6 points separate them from Corinthians. This match could significantly change the middle of the table.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Top scorers

Yuri Alberto is Corinthians’ top scorer this season with 10 goals. Rodrigo Garro follows with 7 goals. Angel Romero has scored 5, and Caca has 4. Memphis Depay has added 3 goals. For Cruzeiro, Gabriel Veron and Matheus Pereira lead with 6 goals each. Defender William has scored 5 times. Rafael Silva and Juan Dinenno have each added 3 goals. This shows both teams have multiple threats.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home victory with odds at 1.38. This reflects Corinthians’ advantage at Neo Quimica Arena. Despite their lower position, their recent form suggests a close match. Head-to-head statistics favor Cruzeiro with five wins in the last ten games. However, Corinthians’ consistent scoring at home could tip the scales. The “halftime-fulltime” market and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting odds for bettors.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under betting market is cautious. The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 2.20, and “Under 2.5” goals is at 1.65. Historical data shows fewer goals in this fixture. Considering both teams’ recent scoring, the “Under 2.5” at 1.65 could be a safer bet. However, the “Over 2.5” at 2.20 offers value for those expecting more goals.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market has “btts:true” at 2.625 and “btts:false” at 1.444. Historical matches and recent forms suggest “BTTS: Yes” could happen. However, the odds slightly favor “BTTS: No” for this upcoming clash.

Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Prediction