Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Dec 2024

Under 2.5 is Our Best Bet

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Cruzeiro and Palmeiras might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -125.

4 Wins for Palmeiras in Last 5 H2H Encounters

Cruzeiro played Red Bull Bragantino away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw. The Belo Horizonte team had two shots on target and boasted 67% possession, with Ramiro scoring the only goal.

Palmeiras have achieved back-to-back road wins. They were turned over by Botafogo in their previous game, losing 3-1 at home. Abel Ferreira's men boasted 55% possession and had five shots on goal, with Richard Rios finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras won the most recent clash between these teams. A 2-0 victory was registered against Cruzeiro. Looking at the past 5 H2H meetings, there has been one draw. Palmeiras have won four games and Cruzeiro zero.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	22	13	5	4	35	15	20	35:15	44
3	Palmeiras	20	13	4	3	28	16	12	28:16	43

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Cruzeiro have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Fernando Diniz's side have averaged 53.4% possession and 5.6 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.3 corners from 9.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Top scorer Gabriel Veron has found the net 2 times, with Ramiro, Matheus Pereira, Kaiki and Kaiki getting 1 goals each. Leading assistor is Matheus Pereira with 2.

Palmeiras have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 12.1 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Big Green average 53.4% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Raphael Veiga is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, Estevao has 3, with Richard Rios and Jose Lopez both on 2. Estevao and Vanderlan are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cassio (GK), William, Joao Marcelo, Ze Ivaldo, Marlon, Ramiro, Lucas Silva, Japa, Matheus Pereira, Lautaro Diaz, Gabriel Veron.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Agustin Giay, Vitor Reis, Murilo Cerqueira, Vanderlan, Richard Rios, Anibal Moreno, Estevao, Raphael Veiga, Felipe Anderson, Jose Lopez.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a strong case when it comes to selecting Under 2.5 Goals for this Série A encounter. There might not be fireworks between the two teams and we’ve snapped up the odds of -125.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cruzeiro games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cruzeiro games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cruzeiro games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Palmeiras games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 19 Palmeiras games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 0 - 1 Palmeiras

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Palmeiras at odds of +575. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Odds

Palmeiras are regarded as having a 49% chance of winning this Serie A match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +105. For those wanting to back Cruzeiro, you will find +290 about this outsider.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Série A matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

+290

X

+220

2

+105

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+112

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-313

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+170

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-130

2 Hcp -0.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-111

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

Our Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the Série A squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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