Serie A: Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get pumped for the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match-up between Flamengo and Sao Paulo with our expert pro tips! We’ve crunched the numbers, analyzed the stats, and made our predictions.

Palmeiras have garnered the favor of bookmakers for their upcoming Serie A clash against Cruzeiro, scheduled for Monday. The hosts are riding a wave of decent form, making a victory seem quite probable. However, it’s only natural to expect Cruzeiro to give it their all at the Allianz Parque.

As things stand, Palmeiras holds the 4th spot in the table with 31 points from 18 matches, while Cruzeiro occupy the 11th position with 24 points, also from 18 matches played.

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Palmeiras Form

Palmeiras made a noteworthy impact on the standings, accumulating four points across their last three matches. They started with a hard-fought 0-1 victory against Atletico MG, but faced a setback in a 2-1 loss to Fluminense, followed by a goalless draw against Atletico MG. In the realm of Serie A home matches, Palmeiras demonstrated resilience with three wins, two draws, and a single loss in their last six outings. Their goal tally stands at 12, while conceding six goals.

Cruzeiro Form

Cruzeiro managed to accumulate two points in their recent three matches. It began with a 0-1 loss to Goias, followed by an exciting 3-3 draw against Athletico Paranaense. They secured a hard-fought point in their latest match, a goalless draw against Botafogo RJ. Cruzeiro’s away performance has been commendable, with two victories and four draws in their last six Serie A away matches, avoiding defeat. During this period, they netted 11 goals while conceding six.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Stats

Looking to make informed bets on the upcoming Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro match? Here’s a handy glimpse into recent team statistics, sourced from their matches across various tournaments.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro – Players in Form

When it comes to finding a scorer in excellent form, Rony is the one to watch. He’s been on target twice in recent Serie A matches for Palmeiras. On the other side, Arthur has also impressed, netting two goals in as many matches for Cruzeiro in this tournament.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Full-time result

Cruzeiro have found it tough at Palmeiras’ home, as the latter hasn’t suffered a defeat in five consecutive meetings. Palmeiras tasted victory in five of their last 10 matches at Allianz Parque, while also managing three draws and two losses. On the flip side, Cruzeiro claimed three wins in their recent 10 away games, alongside five draws and two losses. Remarkably, Cruzeiro maintained an unbeaten streak in seven consecutive away matches.

Both teams to score

Palmeiras have consistently found the net in their last three home encounters against Cruzeiro. Additionally, they managed to secure the opening goal in six out of their most recent ten games. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro displayed similar early prowess on the road, taking the lead in six of their last ten away matches.

Total goals

In Palmeiras’s recent form, over 2.5 goals were seen in five out of their last ten matches, resulting in an average scoring rate of 1.3 goals per game. In contrast, over 2.5 goals occurred in just two of Cruzeiro’s last ten outings, with an average scoring rate of 0.7 goals per match during that period.

Match predictions: Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro

To sum up, the upcoming match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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