Cruzeiro vs Ceará Prediction: Cruzeiro is the favorite

Cruzeiro vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 27, 2025

Cruzeiro must beat Ceará to maintain its lead in Série A. The Mineiros tied 0-0 away with Corinthians and remain in first place, but now with only a one-point advantage over Flamengo, which defeated Bragantino.

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro broke its three-game winning streak with a 0-0 draw against Corinthians. It's never a bad result, drawing at the Neo Química Arena, but the league leader performed slightly below its usual standard. Cruzeiro was the more dangerous team in the first half, especially due to Kaio Jorge, who caused several problems for the opposing defense with his speed. The league's top scorer had a good shot saved by Hugo Souza and also had another promising opportunity but failed to convert. Near halftime, Christian didn't take advantage of Kaiki's cross and shot into the side netting. Corinthians balanced the contest in the second half and could even have scored. Goalkeeper Cássio made a fine save from a shot by Depay, and in the final minutes, following a corner, Gustavo Henrique headed the ball, but Villalba saved Cruzeiro by clearing the ball off the goal line. The Miners finished the match suffering, but are still in first place and have not lost in 11 rounds.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

At the end of the game against Corinthians, Leonardo Jardim said that some players, such as Lucas Romero and Christian, were tired, so it is likely that the coach will make some changes.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio – Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Walace – Marquinhos, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson – Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique (injured)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Ceará: Form and statistics

Ceará lost 2-0 at home against Mirassol and suffered its third consecutive league defeat. It is clearly the worst period of the season for the Cearenses, who must react to avoid falling further down the table. Ceará is in 12th place with 18 points and one game in hand, but was in sixth place a few rounds ago. It is essential to secure a victory quickly so that the players can regain their confidence and break out of this negative cycle. Condé's men have not scored a single goal in their last three matches, revealing a serious lack of finishing ability. Mirassol scored two goals from its first two shots and was already winning 2-0 after 22 minutes. Ceará had 22 shots throughout the game, but goalkeeper Walter only had to make one difficult save. The Fortaleza club needs more solutions in attack because, although striker Pedro Raul is a good player, he needs teammates capable of assisting him.

Ceará: Lineup

Left-back Matheus Bahia is back after being suspended.

🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bruno Ferreira – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia – Dieguinho, Fernando Sobral – Galeano, Mugni, Pedro Henrique – Pedro Raul

⛔️Out: Luiz Otávio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Léo Condé

Cruzeiro vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics

Cruzeiro holds the advantage in its 12 meetings with Ceará. The Miners have won five games while the Cearenses have won only two. The remaining five matches ended in a draw. 

Cruzeiro vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds

• Ceará has conceded first in seven of its last nine games. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 1.40 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won five times in Ceará's last five matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.67 at 1xBet;
• Cruzeiro has won four of its previous five home games. You can bet on Cruzeiro winning at 1.45 on Betway.

Cruzeiro vs Ceará match prediction 27 July 2025

The Miners are at the top of the table and are the clear favorites in this game. Cruzeiro drew away in the last round against Corinthians, but at home, Leonardo Jardim's team has given their opponents no chances. Ceará is in poor form, which increases the possibility of a victory for the league leaders. I'm going to bet on a Cruzeiro win with a maximum of four goals scored to increase the odds.

Our match prediction: Cruzeiro to win & TU 4.5 for 1.61 at Betway

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Total 1 corners - over 6.5 for 1.94 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 2-0 for 5.5 at Bet365.