Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Mar 2026
Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Santos
Cruzeiro square off against Santos, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 22 March.
We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -130, with both Cruzeiro and Santos expected to find the net. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.
Cruzeiro were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Athletico Paranaense. The Foxes had 52% possession and managed two shots on target, with Keny Arroyo bagging the goal.
Santos lost when they last played, being beaten 2-1 at home to Internacional. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on goal, with Neymar on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Santos have claimed back-to-back wins over Cruzeiro. There was a 3-0 home triumph after winning 2-1 away. The teams have claimed three victories in the past 6 H2H matches.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Santos |
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 19 |  Cruzeiro |
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 8:16 | 3 |
Cruzeiro have 5 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The Belo Horizonte outfit have averaged 52.9% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 5.0 corners.
Matheus Pereira is the top goalscorer with 3, Christian Cardoso has 2, with Keny Arroyo and two other players on 1. Kaiki and Lucas Daniel Romero have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Santos have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Fish average 50.6% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 8.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
Neymar has top scored with 7, while Gabriel Barbosa and Thaciano are next best on 3. Guilherme Augusto has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matheus Cunha (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Neiser Villarreal.
Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão (GK), Igor Vinícius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar, Gabriel Bontempo, Christian Oliva, Benjamín Rollheiser, Thaciano, Alvaro Barreal, Rony.
Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve broken down Cruzeiro vs Santos from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Match Prediction
The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this Série A showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -130 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.
The latest Série A team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Cruzeiro vs Santos league stats:
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
If you want more juice from your BTTS Yes price, the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market provides the chance to land bigger odds by combining this pick with Over 2.5 Goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +475. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past five Série A games on home soil. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +500 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Santos have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in two straight games, with Cruzeiro conceding under 4.5 corners in the past four matches. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Santos to fall short and you can get odds of -156.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include both teams scoring, Santos with an Asian Handicap of +0.5 accompanied by Santos to finish with under 4.5 corners.
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Cruzeiro vs Santos 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.
The bookmakers have Cruzeiro at -119 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 54% chance of winning this Série A clash based on the betting odds. Santos are the +330 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If you’re feeling confident of a win for Cruzeiro, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -119. You might instead think that Santos +0.5 at -104 is more appealing and the draw is included here.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -130.
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Francisco Da Costa is the market leader at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Cruzeiro League Stats
Santos League Stats
- 5 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruzeiro this season are Matheus Pereira (2), Christian Cardoso (1), Japa (1)
- Top Assistors for Cruzeiro this season are Kaiki (2), Lucas Daniel Romero (2), Chico (1)
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Cruzeiro vs Santos Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Cruzeiro vs Santos team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A along with the latest injury news.
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Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 16 |
| 2 | São Paulo | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 16 |
| 3 | Bahia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 14 |
| 4 | Flamengo | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:4 | 13 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12:9 | 13 |
| 6 | Coritiba | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 7 | Grêmio | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Athletico PR | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Corinthians | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:6 | 9 |
| 10 | Vasco da Gama | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 11 | Atlético MG | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 12 | Bragantino | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 8 |
| 13 | Vitória | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Chapecoense | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 16 | Santos | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 17 | Internacional | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 18 | Botafogo | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8:11 | 3 |
| 19 | Cruzeiro | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:16 | 3 |
| 20 | Remo | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6:14 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Grêmio | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 3 | São Paulo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Atlético MG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 6 | Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 7 | Vasco da Gama | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Vitória | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Chapecoense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 10 | Athletico PR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 11 | Bahia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 12 | Mirassol | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Santos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 14 | Bragantino | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 17 | Coritiba | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 18 | Cruzeiro | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 19 | Remo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:5 | 2 |
| 20 | Internacional | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | 0 |
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