Santos vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Santos vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 13 September. The game is set to take place at Estádio Urbano Caldeira, with Bruno Arleu de Araujo officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Santos and Cruzeiro. Santos have won 2 Brazilian Serie A matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 3 they have played. After their recent draw with Palmeiras, Santos aims to claim a win. Santos have won 5 of their last 13 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Cruzeiro's away record stands at 5 victories from 12 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Atlético MG, Cruzeiro is determined to bounce back with a win against Santos.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Santos have scored over 1.5 goals in 88% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 75% of games. Their total stands at 34 goals and 92 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 35 goals with 122 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 84% of matches but conceded in 80% of games.

In their last 3 head-to-head clashes, Santos scored 5 goals while Cruzeiro scored 1 goal. Their last match on 22 March 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw.