Juventude vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Juventude is fighting for survival

Juventude vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 20, 2025

Juventude and Cruzeiro will meet in Caxias do Sul in a decisive match for the home side. Juventude has won two games in a row but remains in the relegation zone.

Juventude: Form and statistics

The Gaúchos achieved an extraordinary 3-1 away victory over Vasco da Gama, showing that they have not yet given up on fighting for a place in the Serie A next year. The Cariocas opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Rayan, but Juventude reacted sensationally. Left-back Hermes equalized in the 39th minute with a right-footed volley, leaving the Vasco players stunned. In the 45th minute, Vasco goalkeeper Léo Jardim misplaced a pass to a teammate, and veteran Nénê showed off his skill by scoring a goal against his former team. The 44-year-old broke his own record as the oldest player to score in the Brasileirão, but he did not celebrate, showing great respect for Vasco da Gama. In the second half, the Papo was closer to scoring a third goal than Vasco was to equalizing. Nenê almost scored again from a direct free kick, and Mandaca hit the crossbar. In the 88th minute, the home team was reduced to 10 players, and in the following minute, Juventude sealed the result with a counterattack finished by Ewerthon. Juventude is in 18th place, four points behind Santos, the first team outside the relegation zone.

Juventude: Lineup

Rodrigo Sam is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

🔖Juventude starting lineup (3-5-2)

Jandrei – Abner, Luan Freitas, Marcos Paulo – Igor Formiga, Caíque, Peixoto, Nenê, Hermes – Bilu, Taliari 

⛔️Out: Wilker Ángel, Natã, Emerson, Gilberto (injured), Rodrigo Sam (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Thiago Carpini

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

The Fox couldn't do better than a goalless draw at home to Fluminense. Cruzeiro failed to take full advantage of Palmeiras' defeat to close in on second place and fell further behind the leader. Flamengo now tops the table with 71 points, followed by Palmeiras with 68 and Cruzeiro in third with 64 points. With five rounds to go, the title seems definitively lost. The Mineiros never declared themselves contenders to win the Brasileirão, so everything they have achieved this season should be valued. Cruzeiro is very close to securing direct qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stage. The last time the Belo Horizonte club participated in the legendary competition was in 2019. The draw with Fluminense was a fair result, as both teams had good chances to score. The most glaring opportunity of the game belonged to Cruzeiro with a header from Kaiki. The ball hit the post, goalkeeper Fábio saved on the line, the ball touched the post again, and returned to the goalkeeper's hands.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Christian, and Walace are suspended.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-3-3)

Cássio – William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Eduardo – Sinisterra, Gabigol, Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: Wanderson, Marquinhos, Matheus Henrique, Fagner (injured), Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Christian, Walace (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Juventude vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have met 28 times, with Cruzeiro holding the upper hand. The Miners won 15 matches, while Juventude won 7. On six occasions, the games ended in a draw. This season, Cruzeiro won 4-0 at home.

Juventude vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Juventude has conceded first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 1.62 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 13 times in Cruzeiro's last 14 away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.80 at 1xBet;
• Juventude has lost its last three meetings with Cruzeiro. You can bet on Cruzeiro winning for 1.83 at Betway.

Juventude vs Cruzeiro match prediction 20 November 2025

Although Cruzeiro is the better team, that doesn't mean the game will be easy, especially since four players are suspended. The Miners have virtually secured third place, while Juventude is trying to escape relegation. The Gaúchos have won their last two games and are confident, so we can expect them to fight for points until the last minute. I'm going to bet on a match with a maximum of two goals. This bet has won many times in Cruzeiro's away games and could cover a potential surprise.

Our match prediction: TU 2.5 for 1.80 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Draw for 3.50 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 7.00 at Bet365.