São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Cruzeiro needs a good result

Cruzeiro has invested heavily this season, signing major league players and a top coach like Leonardo Jardim, but things are not going well. In midweek, Cruzeiro suffered its second defeat in two games in the Copa Sudamericana, and to make it worse, it was at home against a modest team from Ecuador.

São Paulo

The Tricolor also hosted an international match a few days ago and failed to win either. The Paulistas drew 2-2 with Alianza Lima in the Copa Libertadores after leading 2-0 at half-time. The Peruvians had lost all 19 games played on Brazilian soil and celebrated the achievement. São Paulo had won away in the Group D Matchday 1, so this draw wasn't dramatic. Still, the fans left the Morumbi worried about their team's poor second half. It was São Paulo's second draw in a week, following the 0-0 against Atlético Mineiro in Belo Horizonte.

Cruzeiro

The Fox needed to win against the unknown Mushuc Runa but suffered a shocking defeat in an empty Mineirão due to punishment from CONMEBOL. Cruzeiro ended the game with 75% possession, but the Ecuadorians had the best chances to score. Cruzeiro's defense showed severe weaknesses, something the coach will have to correct urgently. Last weekend, the Miners lost 3-0 to Internacional in a game where they were down to ten men after 20 minutes. The Belo Horizonte side must pick up a good result quickly to gain confidence.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2025

31.08.25

Cruzeiro

1 - 0

Sao Paulo

Serie A 2025

13.04.25

Sao Paulo

1 - 1

Cruzeiro

Club Friendlies 2025

16.01.25

Cruzeiro

1 - 1

Sao Paulo

Serie A 2024

16.09.24

Cruzeiro

0 - 1

Sao Paulo

Serie A 2024

03.06.24

Sao Paulo

2 - 0

Cruzeiro

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Expert Betting Tips

After a disappointing Campeonato Mineiro, Cruzeiro is still not showing any progress. The defense has been permeable, and for now, coach Leonardo Jardim is failing to turn things around. The next game is significant for the team, but history is not on the Fox's side. Cruzeiro's last win at the Morumbi was eight years ago, in a Copa do Brasil match. As for the Brasileirão, the last away win against São Paulo was in 2013. The Paulistas, on the other hand, although not looking particularly impressive either, are a more solid team. I'm going to bet on the home team winning.

São Paulo to Win for 2.08 at 1XBet 

BTTS - No for 1.65 at Betway

Correct Score 1-0 for 5.5 at Bet365