Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jun 2025

Cruzeiro to Make Life Tough for Palmeiras

We’ll back Cruzeiro +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Palmeiras. A victory delivers a nice payout at -129 although a draw would still mean a return.

Palmeiras Are 5 From 6 on the Head-to-Head

Cruzeiro triumphed in their last league game. It was on the road where Fortaleza were beaten 2-0. The Belo Horizonte team recorded eight shots on target and had 51% possession, while Kaio Jorge and Lucas Silva scored one goal apiece.

On Wednesday night, Cruzeiro played out at goalless draw when hosting Argentine Primera Division side Unión in the Copa Sudamericana.

Second-placed Palmeiras have won their previous five Serie A away games. Their latest league contest was a 2-0 home defeat to Flamengo. Abel Ferreira's men had three shots on goal and 50% possession.

Four days ago, Palmeiras trashed Peruvian Liga 1 outfit Sporting Cristal 6-0 at home in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Cruzeiro. There was a 2-1 away win following a 2-0 home triumph when hosting. We’ve seen Palmeiras claim five wins in the past 6 H2H games, with one draw also taking place.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	13	8	3	2	21	9	12	21:9	27
5	Palmeiras	12	7	2	3	13	9	4	13:9	23

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Cruzeiro have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Foxes have averaged 46.4% possession and 6.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 5.5 corners.

Kaio Jorge leads the way with 6 goals, with Matheus Pereira and Gabriel Barbosa getting 2 apiece. Gabriel Barbosa, Kaio Jorge and Lucas Silva have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Palmeiras have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 10.8 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The São Paulo club average 47.9% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

We’ve seen Vitor Roque, Facundo Torres, Jose Lopez and Joaquin Piquerez score 2 goals each. Estevao has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Lucas Daniel Romero, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Agustin Giay, Micael, Bruno Fuchs, Joaquin Piquerez, Richard Rios, Emiliano Martinez, Estevao, Raphael Veiga, Mauricio, Jose Lopez.

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Cruzeiro look a good bet in this Série A clash and we can back them at -129 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 16 of their last 20 games at home.

Cruzeiro +0.25 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 56.3% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Bettors can choose between buying or selling goals depending on their attitude to risk. When you move the line in either direction, the odds change accordingly.

Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -129 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 0 Palmeiras

There are odds of +650 available that Cruzeiro land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro) is available to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -147. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Shots

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +480

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past four Serie A games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +480 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Shots

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -100

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six straight Cruzeiro games, while there has been an average of 13.00 corners in the last five matches involving Palmeiras. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -100 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

11.50 6.00 5.50

Home

10.90 6.10 4.80

Away

10.30 4.70 5.60

Palmeiras

Total

9.90 5.60 4.30

Home

9.10 6.20 2.90

Away

11.50 6.10 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Palmeiras Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+575

2

-102

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Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies

If you’re looking to wager Cruzeiro to secure victory in the Série A, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +250. Palmeiras are on offer at betting odds of +135 and the draw is +190.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Palmeiras are -175 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Cruzeiro being priced up at +125 with the same money back guarantee.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -143 about Both Teams to Score No.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Série A matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+190

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

-105

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-250

X2

-350

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-121

2 Hcp -0.25

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos at +440 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +215 that he finds the net any time.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+215

Anytime

+440

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+260

Anytime

+540

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

José López (Palmeiras)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Palmeiras)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Richard Ríos (Palmeiras)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Carlos Eduardo Alves (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+102

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-156

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-185

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Richard Ríos (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-233

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-227

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-313

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Carlos Eduardo Alves (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Richard Ríos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Série A squads.

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