Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Big game in São Paulo

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on October 27, 2025

Palmeiras and Cruzeiro will clash at the Allianz Parque in a game where the Paulistas are under great pressure.

Palmeiras: Form and statistics

Palmeiras had its worst week of the season, suffering two defeats that could have a major impact on the team's future. In the last round of Série A, the Verdão lost 3-2 to Flamengo at the Maracanã, being caught by the Cariocas at the top of the table. Both teams now have 61 points, but Palmeiras remains in the lead as it has one more victory than its opponent in the title race. Paulistas made many defensive errors and were already losing 3-1 at halftime. Vitor Roque scored the equalizer with a header, yet the final minutes of the first half were disastrous. Abel Ferreira's team attempted to respond in the second half without much confidence. Gustavo Gómez reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the 94th minute, but it was too late. In midweek, Palmeiras succumbed to the altitude in Quito, losing 3-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. LDU Quito gave Palmeiras no chance and was already leading 3-0 at halftime. Abel Ferreira's men were unrecognizable and now need to play a perfect game in the second leg next week to reach the final.

Palmeiras: Lineup

Abel Ferreira faces a dilemma over whether to rest some players ahead of next week's decisive match against LDU Quito. One player who will definitely not be playing is Piquerez, who was shown a red card at the end of the game against Flamengo.

🔖Palmeiras starting lineup (4-4-2)

Carlos Miguel – Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Jefté – Emiliano Martínez, Andreas Pereira, Maurício, Felipe Anderson – Flaco López, Vitor Roque

⛔️Out: Moreno, Weverton, Lucas Evangelista, Figueiredo, Paulinho (injured), Piquerez (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Abel Ferreira

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro did what it had to do, beating Fortaleza 1-0 at home. The Miners were not quite at their usual level, but still deserved the victory. Leonardo Jardim's team came out determined to score early and came very close to doing so in the 2nd minute, but Gabriel Barbosa missed spectacularly. However, Cruzeiro's goal did not take long to arrive, and in the 21st minute, Christian put the home team ahead. Arroyo made a good move down the left and assisted Christian in the box, who made no mistake. The Fox struggled at times during the game and failed to score another goal, although it never lost control of the match. Cruzeiro remains in third place and is now five points behind Flamengo and Palmeiras, although these teams have a game in hand.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Kaiki and Kaio Jorge are back after serving their suspensions. Cássio will return to goal after missing the last game due to a concussion.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio – William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero – Christian, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo – Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: Marquinhos, Matheus Henrique, Fagner (injured)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have met 97 times, and the head-to-head is very balanced. Both teams have won 34 games, and the remaining 29 matches ended in a draw. This season, Cruzeiro defeated Palmeiras 2-1 at home.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Palmeiras has won 10 of its last 11 home games. You can bet on Palmeiras to win for 1.81 at 1xBet;
• Palmeiras has conceded first in four of its last five matches. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 2.63 at Bet365;
• The TO 2.5 bet has won 10 times in Palmeiras' last 11 matches. You can bet on a game with at least three goals (TO 2.5) for 2.06 at 1xBet.

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro match prediction 27 October 2025

It is a match between two of the three best teams in Brazil today. Palmeiras leads with the same 61 points as Flamengo, while Cruzeiro is in third with 56. The Miners cannot afford to lose if they want to keep their title dreams alive. Palmeiras lost 3-2 to Flamengo away in the last round and, in midweek, lost 3-0 in Ecuador in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, so the mood isn't great. It's not easy to predict this game, which is why I'm going to bet on a Double Chance in favor of Palmeiras with a maximum of three goals scored.

Our match prediction: 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.61 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS- No for 1.82 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-0 for 6.50 at Betway.