America MG vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Can the Home Secure a Win and Move Up the Points Table?

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Matchday 6, America MG will be fancying its chances against Cruzeiro at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio. With America-MG standing at the bottom of the points table with just a point and no wins from the 5 matches played, the upcoming matchup could be a reasonable home lifter for the entire team. On the other hand, Cruzeiro stands 7th with 3 wins and 9 points so far in the contest. In the upcoming fixture, America-MG will be missing out on Everaldo due to a red card suspension and Matheusinho due to prevailing viral conditions. America-MG and Cruzeiro last played against each other in March this year at the stage of Mineiro playoffs, and America-MG won 2-1. In their previous four encounters, America-MG had dominated Cruzeiro quite exceptionally well. Hence, the head-to-head advantage is likely to have America-MG going in the upcoming matchup. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

America-MG - Coming off a Draw Against Red Bull Bragantino (DLDLW)

Going in the matchup, America-MG is coming off a draw against Red Bull Bragantino (2-2), in which Aloisio scored the opening goal on penalty followed by another goal in the 78th on penalty as well. Though America-MG had just a ball possession of 38% it managed to have 3 shots on target. From the last five matches played, America-MG has secured just a win, two defeats, and two draws. About the overall scoring, America-MG has scored 11 goals, including the 5 which came against Nova Iguacu. However, in the last home fixture, America MG lost to Cuiaba (1-2), even though the home side was the starting favorite. 

Expected Opening Lineup for America-MG

Cambell, Coronel, Maciel, Olivera, Insua, Bertolo, Remedi, Aleman, Urzi, N.Sosa, S.Sosal.

Cruzeiro - Lost to Fluminense in the Last Outing (LWWWW)

Going in the matchup, Cruzeiro is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (0-2), in which the home side, Cruzeiro, was taken to the cleaners. Rodrigues missed out on a penalty chance, whereas other players didn’t click together as a unit. Taking a look at the positives, Cruzeiro has won 4 of its last five matches played, including the away fixture against Bragantino (0-3). Regarding the overall scoring, Cruzeiro has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, it has conceded just 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Hence, the overall match form and averages of Cruzeiro are better compared to America-MG. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Cruzeiro

Tadeu; Da Silva, Sidnei, Caetano; Dieguinho, C. Vinicius, Auremir, Belmonte, Elvis, Raul, Vinicius.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the Serie A fixture, the upcoming matchup will be an interesting one to witness, as America-MG has a phycological advantage over Cruzeiro, whereas the visitors have decent match form and scoring averages compared to the hosts. Considering the dynamics of the two teams, I am predicting Cruzeiro to win or the match to end in a draw. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, as four of the last five matches of America-MG have resulted in a total of over 2.5 goals. 

• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.75
• Total Over 2.02 for 2.02
• Double Chance - Cruzeiro or a Draw for 1.47