Cruizeiro vs Sao Paulo Prediction: Can Cruizeiro return to Winning Ways?

This mid-table clash features Cruzeiro welcoming mid-table guests meeting in the eleventh round of the Brasileiro campaign. The last sixteen games have produced 9 wins for the Sampa boys and 5 wins for Cruzeiro. Two ended in a tie. Going into this game, the visiting outfit oozes the confidence of a win in the previous game, whereas the hosts bear scars from a recent defeat. Check out the predictions prepared for you in this mind-blowing tip! 

Cruizeiro - Team Analysis

(12th): Last Five Matches: L-D-L-D-L

Cruizeiro is having a very rough season; scoring four goals in the last five matches, but having just two points to take from those encounters. They suffered a recent 0-1 loss against Fortaleza, after the 2-2 tie against Bahia and would look optimistocally to return to winning ways.

Head Coach Paulo Pezzolano needs a a decent outcome from this game by orchestrating a rigid defense line, tactical midfield and clinical attackers. Another miss would indicate a plunge towards the relegation region - which at the moment they stay off by ten points.

Sao Paulo - Team Analysis

(7th): Last five Matches: W-L-L-W-W

The dilemma of Dorival Junior returns as he faces an unstable team for an opportunity to climb into an elite position. Thanks to a 2-1 victory against Atletico PR, they find themselves optimistic going into this contest. The Sampa group recently suffered a red card suspension in the 0-2 defeat against league side Palmeiras. This was in reaction to the 1-2 loss to Gremio at the Arena do Gremio.

Sampa impressed of late in the Copa Sudamericana, beating Deportes Tolima in a 5-0 annihilation attempt. The guests visit the intense home atmosphere with the resolute will of a three-point victory; all they need to do is exercise caution as they face the strain of a key-player suspension.

Expert Betting Tips

A very good game is anticipated because both sides have goal-scoring chances, an enthusiastic midfield, and hope for a next-game win.

• In lieu of this, We expect an Away Win at 1.61 odds (bet365);
• They seem more consistent and would try to secure the most points here. They would also seek to maintain squad consolidation since the midfield may need reinforcement to postulate chances up front. It may not be too impulsive to predict a Second Half Double Chance Under 1.5 Goals at 1.85 odds (1xbet);
• Both Teams are decently paired and we see anything that happens to one end, occurring on the other. Hence, our final prediction leaves Under 2.5 Match Goals at 1.60 odds (bet365)

Best of luck!