Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

Cruzeiro is set to host Palmeiras in a crucial Serie A match. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th, 2024, at 00:30 GMT. Cruzeiro, currently 9th with 49 points, has exceeded expectations this season. They have shown resilience and aim to climb higher. Palmeiras, in second place with 70 points, has proven to be a strong contender for the title. Both teams have a lot to play for in this match.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro’s recent performance in Serie A has been inconsistent. Their last match ended in a 1:1 draw against Red Bull Bragantino. This result was better than expected. Before this, they faced narrow defeats in away games. They lost 3:1 to Racing Club and 2:1 to Corinthians. Kaiki scored the only goals in these matches. Despite these challenges, Cruzeiro has shown resilience. However, their recent games have raised concerns about their ability to win.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown consistent performance in their recent games. They won 1-0 against Atletico GO on November 27. Raphael Veiga scored the winning goal. They also won against Bahia 2-1, with goals from Veiga and Jose Lopez. Their victory over Gremio by 1-0, thanks to Estevao, matched expectations. These results have confirmed their strong form.

Cruzeiro – Palmeiras – Head to Head

The last match between Cruzeiro and Palmeiras was on July 21, 2024. Palmeiras won 2:0. In their last 10 meetings, Palmeiras won 5 times, Cruzeiro won 2, and 3 matches ended in draws. Palmeiras has a slight advantage in recent history. In the last five matches, both teams scored in two games. Palmeiras won 4 of these 5 matches without conceding a goal to Cruzeiro. The matches tend to have fewer goals, with 13 of the last 15 at Cruzeiro’s home ending with under 3.5 goals.

Cruzeiro – Palmeiras – Standings

As the Serie A season nears its end, the standings show a significant gap between the teams. Cruzeiro is 9th with 49 points from 36 matches. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 39. Palmeiras, however, is in 2nd place with 70 points. They have scored 58 goals and conceded only 31. This 21-point difference highlights Palmeiras’ dominance this season. Cruzeiro, aiming for a higher finish, will look to challenge Palmeiras in their upcoming match.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – Top scorers

Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro’s attack with 7 goals this season. Gabriel Veron follows with 6 goals. Defender William has also contributed significantly, scoring 5 times. Rafael Silva and Juan Dinenno have each added 3 goals. Palmeiras’ top scorer is Estevao with 12 goals. Raphael Veiga has contributed 11 goals from midfield. Jose Lopez has scored 10 goals. Rony and Richard Rios have added 4 and 3 goals, respectively. This lineup indicates a strong offensive capability from both teams.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 2.00 for an away win. Cruzeiro’s victory is priced at 3.80, and a draw at 3.30. Palmeiras’ league position and form make them the favorites. Cruzeiro, despite being mid-table, will aim to surprise. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options offer interesting odds for bettors. The “double-chance” market suggests some believe Cruzeiro can avoid defeat.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market indicates a trend towards fewer goals in matches between these teams. With 13 of the last 15 meetings at Cruzeiro’s home ending with under 3.5 goals, bettors might lean towards “Under 2.5” at 1.85. This option seems safer, given Cruzeiro’s recent scoring challenges against Palmeiras.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market offers “btts:true” at 1.75 odds. This reflects a moderate chance of both teams scoring. Historical data and recent form support this possibility. However, Cruzeiro’s difficulty in scoring against Palmeiras suggests caution when betting on this outcome.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras – Prediction