Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs São Paulo

Cruzeiro host São Paulo in this Brazilian Série A game, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Cruzeiro to Overcome São Paulo

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Cruzeiro come out on top against São Paulo. We will therefore back them at -119 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 1-1

Cruzeiro landed a 2-1 win last time out in Série A, beating Internacional at home. Leonardo Jardim's team had 45% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge scored one goal apiece.

On Wednesday night, Cruzeiro won 2-0 away to Atlético Mineiro in the Copa do Brasil.

São Paulo secured a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 win occurred against Atlético Mineiro. Tricolor Paulista were 51% in the possession stakes and recorded four shots on goal, while Pablo Maia and Gonzalo Tapia found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

São Paulo are unbeaten when it comes to the past four games against Cruzeiro, with a 1-1 draw occurring in the last clash. The past 7 H2H matches have resulted in three São Paulo wins, two draws and two Cruzeiro successes.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruzeiro	27	15	7	5	40	20	20	40:20	52
8	São Paulo	27	10	8	9	31	28	3	31:28	38

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Cruzeiro have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. The Foxes have averaged 48.8% possession and 5.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Kaio Jorge has found the net 7 times, with Matheus Pereira, Fabricio Bruno, Christian Cardoso and Gabriel Barbosa scoring 2 each. Matheus Pereira is the top assists maker on 5.

São Paulo have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 9.1 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Hernan Crespo's men average 52.9% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts.

Luciano Neves has scored 3 goals, followed by Gonzalo Tapia, Damian Bobadilla, Robert Arboleda and Andre on 2. Nahuel Ferraresi and Luciano Neves have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Wanderson, Matheus Pereira, Kaio Jorge.

São Paulo confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Rafael (GK), Nahuel Ferraresi, Alan Franco, Sabino, Cedric Soares, Damian Bobadilla, Pablo Maia, Rodriguinho, Patryck, Luciano Neves, Ferreira.

Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Cruzeiro vs São Paulo betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’re going for a straight pick on Cruzeiro as we think they’re the likely winners of this Série A contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -119 currently available.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Série A team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Cruzeiro vs São Paulo league stats:

• Cruzeiro have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Cruzeiro have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Cruzeiro to Win Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 54.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 0 São Paulo

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Cruzeiro to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +420 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aldemir Ferreira Under 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo) can be wagered at -164 to fail to have a shot on goal. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Aldemir Ferreira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+425

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Shots

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +370

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has netted two goals in his past five Série A matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +370 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Shots

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

São Paulo Over 3.5 Corners -138

São Paulo have had over 3.5 corners in eight consecutive games, while Cruzeiro have had an average of 4.60 corners against them in their last 10 matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -138 that São Paulo 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

10.50 5.90 4.60

Home

12.30 7.80 4.50

Away

10.70 4.40 6.30

São Paulo

Total

9.30 5.40 3.90

Home

9.80 5.30 4.50

Away

10.60 4.20 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

São Paulo Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+750

2

+245

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Cruzeiro vs São Paulo 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 Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Cruzeiro are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Série A encounter. The -110 for them coming out on top suggests a 52% probability based on their latest betting odds. São Paulo are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +320.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Cruzeiro, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -109. You might instead think that São Paulo +0.5 at -114 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -172 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-110

X

+230

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+104

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-333

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+188

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-208

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-172

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos to find the net anytime are able to get +123. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +260.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+123

Anytime

+260

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+280

Anytime

+510

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+107

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-139

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-167

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

-128

Under 3.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Cruzeiro vs São Paulo before making your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.

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