Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife Prediction: Cruzeiro must win

Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on October 06, 2025

After drawing away with the league leader, Cruzeiro will host the bottom team at the Mineirão.

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro survived the game against Flamengo at Maracanã and remains in the title race. A defeat would have left the Miners seven points behind Flamengo, which still has a game in hand. Cruzeiro dropped to third place because Palmeiras won, but a goalless draw away against the league leader is a morale-boosting result. Leonardo Jardim's men were not intimidated by the atmosphere in the stadium and played with confidence. The game was highly tactical with few scoring opportunities. Still, on the few occasions when the forwards of both teams found space to shoot, goalkeepers Rossi and Cássio were at their best, making difficult saves. William received a red card in the 83rd minute, leaving Cruzeiro with ten players in the final minutes of the game. Even so, the Fox managed to preserve the draw. Flamengo currently leads with 55 points, followed by Palmeiras with 52 and Cruzeiro with 51.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Cruzeiro has four players suspended for this match, including three key team members: Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Romero, and Kaio Jorge.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio – Cauã, Jonathan Jesus, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Walace – Christian, Matheus Pereira, Sinisterra – Gabriel Barbosa

⛔️Out: Wanderson, Fagner (injured), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Romero, Kaio Jorge (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Sport Recife: Form and statistics

Sport drew 2-2 at home with Fluminense in a thrilling game. The result did not get the Pernambucanos out of the dramatic situation they find themselves in, but they still deserve applause for their effort. At halftime, the score was still 0-0, but the second half was crazy. Fluminense broke the deadlock in the 64th minute through Acosta, but Lucas Lima, who had just come on three minutes earlier, chipped the ball over Fábio to equalize in the 73rd minute. Ten minutes later, the Cariocas scored again through John Kennedy from a very controversial penalty. VAR called the referee to review the possible penalty, but at the start of the play, a Sport player appeared to have been fouled. Even so, Sport Recife did not give up and equalized in the 97th minute with Luan Candido tapping in after a cross from Lucas Lima. The Lion of the North remains in last place, 13 points behind Santos, the first team outside the relegation zone.

Sport Recife: Lineup

Derik Lacerda is back after suspension. Matheus Alexandre received his third yellow card and will face a one-match ban.

🔖Sport Recife starting lineup (4-3-3)

Gabriel – Cariús, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Luan Cândido – Zé Lucas, Rivera, Lucas Lima – Matheusinho, Derik Lacerda, Barletta

⛔️Out: Aderlan, Sérgio Oliveira, Hereda (injured), Matheus Alexandre (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Daniel Paulista

Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife: Head-to-head statistics

Cruzeiro and Sport Recife have met 42 times, and the head-to-head record clearly favors the Miners. Cruzeiro won 22 games, while Sport won 10. On 10 occasions, the matches ended in a draw. In Round 8 of this season, Cruzeiro won 4–0 in Recife.

Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife: Betting tips & Odds

• Sport conceded first in five of its last six 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 six times in Sport’s last eight away matches. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.88 at 1xBet;
• Cruzeiro won four times in its previous five home matches. You can bet on Cruzeiro winning for 1.40 at 1xBet.

Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife match prediction 06 October 2025

Cruzeiro is having a great season, sitting in third place, while Sport is in last place and will likely be relegated. Therefore, playing at home, Cruzeiro is obviously the favorite, although the absence of four suspended players could widen the gap between the two teams. Kaio Jorge, the top scorer in the Série A, will not play. Still, he should be replaced by Gabriel Barbosa, one of the best league players in recent years. Gabigol is far from his peak, but he has still been useful to the team. Sport has only won two games in the campaign, but lately, the Pernambucanos have conceded few goals on the road. I'm going to bet on a Cruzeiro victory with a maximum of four goals scored in the game to increase the odds.

Our match prediction: Cruzeiro to win & TU 4.5 for 1.66 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.60 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 2-0 for 6.50 at Bet365.