Cruzeiro EC
Football Brazilian Série A Sun 27 Jul 15:00
Ceará SC
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Ceará

Cruzeiro host Ceará in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 27 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Strong Case for Backing Under 2.5 Goals

We’re expecting a low goal tally when Cruzeiro and Ceará go up against each other. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -154 looks attractive.

Goalless Draw in Previous H2H

Cruzeiro drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Corinthians. The Foxes had 53% possession and managed four shots on target.

Ceará have now lost their previous three games. This includes being turned over at home to Mirassol by a 2-0 scoreline. Leo Conde's side had eight shots on goal and recorded 56% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

There was a 0-0 draw when the sides last met, with Cruzeiro travelling to Ceará.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro 16 5 5 6 21 26 -5 21:26 20
Cruzeiro – Last 10 League Games

7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 11.9 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. Cruzeiro have had 46.1% possession and 6.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.3 goals from 8.5 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.8 corners.

Players to Watch

Kaio Jorge leads the way with 9 goals, while Gabriel Barbosa and Matheus Pereira have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Matheus Pereira is the top assists maker with 5.

Ceará – Last 10 League Games

Ceará have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. The Fortaleza club have averaged 43.9% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Players to Watch

Antonio Galeano and Pedro Raul have scored 2 goals, followed by Lucas Mugni with 1. Look no further than Lucas Mugni for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Carlos Eduardo, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Ceará confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bruno (GK), Fabiano Silva, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia, Lourenco, Dieguinho, Antonio Galeano, Richardson, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul.

Cruzeiro vs Ceará Prediction & Betting Tips

This Cruzeiro vs Ceará betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -154 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this Série A prediction should be a sensible play.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Série A stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Cruzeiro vs Ceará league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cruzeiro games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Cruzeiro games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Ceará games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Ceará games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 15 Ceará games.
Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro logo 1 - 0 Ceará logo Ceará

Our prediction for the correct score is Cruzeiro to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +410. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matheus Pereira Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161 BetMGM logo

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) is available to have at least one shot on goal at -161. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

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Christian Roberto Cardoso to Score +410 BetMGM logo

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past seven Série A home matches. We’re content to land the +410 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Christian Roberto Cardoso Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -154
Full-Time Result Cruzeiro -238
Both Team To Score No -200

We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Under 2.5 goals, Cruzeiro to succeed together with BTTS No.

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Cruzeiro vs Ceará Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Running Scared of Cruzeiro Victory

The bookies have Cruzeiro at -213 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 68% likely to win this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Ceará are available at +650.

Cruzeiro -1 on the Asian Handicap at -119 means you need them to beat Ceará by two or more goals for a full return. However, a one-goal margin of victory means money back which resembles insurance.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -204 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Série A matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is the First Goalscorer favourite at +215 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -120.

Player Goals
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
First
-120
Anytime
+215
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Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)
First
+225
Anytime
+480
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Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
First
+280
Anytime
+600
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Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)
First
+370
Anytime
+800
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Player Shots On Target
Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+120
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Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Over 1.5
-161
Under 1.5
-106
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Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-104
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Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)
Over 0.5
-135
Under 0.5
-128
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Team Stats
Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro League Stats
Ceará logo Ceará League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Cruzeiro vs Ceará Lineups & Team News

The Cruzeiro vs Ceará team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A as well as the latest injury reports.

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ceará Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Cassio
23 Fagner 15 Fabricio Bruno 25 Lucas Villalba 6 Kaiki
29 Lucas Daniel Romero 16 Lucas Silva
21 Carlos Eduardo 10 Matheus Pereira 94 Wanderson
19 Kaio Jorge
94 Bruno
70 Fabiano Silva 44 Marcos Victor 23 Willian Machado 79 Matheus Bahia
97 Lourenco 20 Dieguinho
27 Antonio Galeano 26 Richardson 7 Pedro Henrique
9 Pedro Raul

Ceará Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cruzeiro Substitutes

  • 5Walace
  • 7Marquinhos
  • 8Matheus Henrique
  • 9Gabriel Barbosa
  • 11Yannick Bolasie
  • 14Mateo Gamarra
  • 26Lautaro Diaz
  • 34Jonathan Jesus
  • 35Murilo Rhikman
  • 36Kaua Prates
  • 41Leonardo
  • 70Kenji

Ceará Substitutes

  • 1Richard
  • 2Rafael Ramos
  • 3Marllon
  • 10Lucas Mugni
  • 11Aylon
  • 19Romulo
  • 29Bruno Tubarao
  • 30Nicolas Vichiatto
  • 31Lucas Lima
  • 33Eder
  • 77Fernandinho
  • 88Fernando Sobral

Previous Cruzeiro Lineups

23 Jul Série A
Corinthians 0-0 Cruzeiro
20 Jul Série A
Cruzeiro 4-0 Juventude
17 Jul Série A
Fluminense 0-2 Cruzeiro
13 Jul Série A
Cruzeiro 4-1 Grêmio
12 Jun Série A
Vitória 0-0 Cruzeiro
01 Jun Série A
Cruzeiro 2-1 Palmeiras

Previous Ceará Lineups

23 Jul Série A
Ceará 0-2 Mirassol
20 Jul Série A
Internacional 1-0 Ceará
16 Jul Série A
Ceará 0-1 Corinthians
13 Jul Série A
Fortaleza 0-1 Ceará
04 Jun Série A
Botafogo 3-2 Ceará
01 Jun Série A
Ceará 0-1 Atlético MG

Injuries & Suspensions

Cruzeiro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Keny Arroyo Yellow cards
Marlon Ankle
Cassio Knee
Ceará Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leonardo Jardim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Cassio 1 G 15 1350 15 0 0 0 3 0
Fabricio Bruno 25 D 15 1350 15 0 1 0 3 0
Kaiki 6 D 15 1344 15 0 0 2 4 0
Lucas Daniel Romero 29 M 15 1271 14 1 1 2 5 0
Lucas Silva 16 M 15 1170 13 3 1 2 2 0

Ceará Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leo Conde

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Marllon 3 D 15 1350 15 0 2 0 1 0
Willian Machado 23 D 15 1329 15 0 0 0 2 0
Diego 20 D 15 1310 15 0 0 2 2 0
Antonio Galeano 27 F 15 1234 15 0 2 0 2 0
Pedro Raul 9 F 14 1179 14 0 6 0 3 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
Serie A Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 16 10 5 1 26:13 35
2 Flamengo 15 9 4 2 28:13 31
3 Fluminense 16 9 3 4 27:21 30
4 São Paulo 16 7 3 6 22:18 24
5 Athletico PR 16 7 3 6 21:17 24
6 Bragantino 16 7 2 7 19:18 23
7 Bahia 15 6 5 4 21:19 23
8 Coritiba 16 6 5 5 21:19 23
9 Botafogo 15 6 3 6 29:28 21
10 Atlético MG 16 6 3 7 21:22 21
11 Internacional 16 5 6 5 20:17 21
12 Vasco da Gama 16 5 5 6 22:25 20
13 Cruzeiro 16 5 5 6 21:26 20
14 Vitória 15 5 4 6 18:22 19
15 Grêmio 16 4 6 6 16:18 18
16 Santos 16 4 6 6 21:25 18
17 Corinthians 16 4 6 6 14:18 18
18 Remo 16 3 6 7 19:27 15
19 Mirassol 15 3 4 8 17:23 13
20 Chapecoense 15 1 6 8 16:30 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Fluminense 9 7 1 1 17:10 22
2 Athletico PR 9 6 2 1 16:6 20
3 Palmeiras 8 6 2 0 15:6 20
4 Vitória 7 5 1 1 12:3 16
5 São Paulo 7 5 1 1 13:5 16
6 Vasco da Gama 8 5 1 2 12:9 16
7 Atlético MG 8 4 3 1 13:12 15
8 Flamengo 6 4 2 0 13:4 14
9 Grêmio 7 4 2 1 11:6 14
10 Santos 9 4 2 3 12:11 14
11 Bragantino 8 4 1 3 13:8 13
12 Cruzeiro 8 3 3 2 13:10 12
13 Botafogo 7 3 2 2 15:12 11
14 Internacional 9 3 2 4 11:9 11
15 Corinthians 8 3 2 3 8:8 11
16 Bahia 8 2 4 2 12:9 10
17 Coritiba 7 2 3 2 7:6 9
18 Mirassol 8 2 3 3 10:11 9
19 Remo 7 1 4 2 9:9 7
20 Chapecoense 9 1 4 4 13:20 7