Santos vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Santos vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 12 September, at 00:00. The game is set to take place at Estádio Urbano Caldeira. 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 Chapecoense, Santos aims to claim a win. Santos have won 5 of their last 11 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Cruzeiro's away record stands at 3 victories from 9 games. Following their 1-0 loss to Botafogo, 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 90% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 80% of games. Their total stands at 29 goals and 74 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 26 goals with 97 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 85% 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.