Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Santos

Cruzeiro host Santos in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 10 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cruzeiro Can Cover the Line

The best Asian Handicap bet could be Cruzeiro -1 at -103, allowing you money back if the hosts win by one goal. A return will be banked if they beat Santos by two goals or more.

Like the look of our Asian Handicap pick? Get bet365’s latest promo code and read our in-depth site review before you bet.

Cruzeiro Landed 3-0 Victory in Previous H2H

Cruzeiro won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Botafogo. Leonardo Jardim's team had four shots on target and 44% possession, while Christian Cardoso and Matheus Pereira each scored one goal.

Santos won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-1 victory against Juventude. The Fish had 50% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Neymar was on the scoresheet twice and Alvaro Barreal also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro have landed wins in their last two clashes against Santos. There was a 3-0 away triumph after winning 2-1 when hosting. Cruzeiro have won three of the past 4 H2H games, with Santos picking up one win.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	18	11	4	3	30	11	19	30:11	37
15	Santos	17	5	3	9	18	22	-4	18:22	18

View Full Table

Cruzeiro have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Foxes have averaged 47.3% possession and 6.5 corners per match, conceding 0.4 goals and 5.5 corners from 2.7 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.

Kaio Jorge leads the way with 8 goals, with Christian Cardoso and Gabriel Barbosa getting 2 apiece. Matheus Pereira has recorded the most assists with 4.

Santos have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. Cleber Xavier's side have averaged 48.2% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Neymar and Alvaro Barreal have scored 3, followed by Guilherme Augusto with 2. Tiquinho Soares has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão (GK), Igor Vinícius, Gil, Luan Peres, João Souza, Gabriel Bontempo, Joao Schmidt, Benjamín Rollheiser, Neymar Jr, Alvaro Barreal, Tiquinho Soares.

Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Cruzeiro vs Santos with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We like Cruzeiro -1 at betting odds of -103 for this Série A match. This bet can land us a nice return if the home team are able to manage a convincing win and the signs look positive.

The Série A experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Cruzeiro vs Santos league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 6 of their last 9 games on the road.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 9 of their last 17 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 3 of their last 4 games against Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro-1 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 50.6% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Bigger prices can be secured for bettors who are prepared to move the line. The odds increase according to how much risk you are prepared to have with your wager.

Check out our latest betting offers guide — packed with top free bet deals and exclusive welcome bonuses.

Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp -1 @ -103 Bet Now

bet365 Promo Get $150 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Santos

A 2-0 win in favor of Cruzeiro is available at odds of +475. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Roberto Cardoso to Score +460

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has netted two goals in his past four Série A games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +460.

Latest Christian Roberto Cardoso Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+460

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Cruzeiro vs Santos 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.

Cruzeiro Trading at Shorter Odds Than Santos

Cruzeiro are the -192 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 66% chance of winning this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. Santos are the +550 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Cruzeiro at +117 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Santos at +540. The draw is the third option at +114.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -200 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every Série A match. Each of our recommended football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+290

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+114

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-455

X2

+135

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-111

2 Hcp +1

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+138

No

-200

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is priced at +265 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +115.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+115

Anytime

+265

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+230

Anytime

+460

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Neymar (Santos)

First

+350

Anytime

+650

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Deivid Washington de Souza Eugenio (Santos)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

'Rodriguinho' Santos de Souza (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+140

Neymar (Santos)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+135

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+125

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-100

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-161

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-161

Deivid Washington de Souza Eugenio (Santos)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-182

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-217

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-238

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-250

'Rodriguinho' Santos de Souza (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-333

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-435

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Neymar (Santos)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Deivid Washington de Souza Eugenio (Santos)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

'Rodriguinho' Santos de Souza (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Santos Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Cruzeiro vs Santos team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

Cruzeiro Team Page Santos Team Page