Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Oct 2026
Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Predictions
If you agree with our verdict that Cruzeiro can defeat São Paulo, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -111 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.
Explore our full Cruzeiro vs São Paulo betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Preview
Cruzeiro meet São Paulo, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 7 October.
Cruzeiro have enjoyed three home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they beat Vitória away by a 3-1 scoreline. The Foxes boasted 57% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Keny Arroyo, Lucas Villalba and Matheus Pereira among the goals.
São Paulo have lost their previous three away games. Their latest contest was a 2-1 home defeat to Santos. Dorival Junior's team enjoyed 60% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Luciano Neves found the net.
H2H: São Paulo 4-1 Winners in Last Head-to-Head Battle
São Paulo won the most recent clash between these teams. A 4-1 home victory was recorded against Cruzeiro. The past 9 H2H games have featured four triumphs for São Paulo, three for Cruzeiro and two draws.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cruzeiro |
28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 42:40 | 45 |
| 10 | São Paulo |
28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 33:32 | 36 |
7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts. Cruzeiro have had 53.0% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 18.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Matheus Pereira has found the net 6 times, with Kaio Jorge and Keny Arroyo scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Fagner with 3.
São Paulo have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 14.6 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Tricolor Paulista average 54.8% possession, 7.3 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.
Luciano Neves has landed 3 goals, Jonathan Calleri 2, with Iago and two others scoring 1. Artur Guimaraes, Lucas Ramon and Joao Victor have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Gerson, Ze Lucas, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Wesley Gassova, Kaio Jorge.
São Paulo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Carlos Coronel (GK), Pablo Maia, Robert Arboleda, Rafael Toloi, Pedro Lima, Damián Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, Lucas Ramon, Artur, Joao Victor Sá, Jonathan Calleri.
Main Match Prediction
We believe there’s a strong case for siding with Cruzeiro. That’s because we think they could prove too strong in this Série A encounter and odds of -111 are highly attractive.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest Série A injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
The best betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
We’d recommend taking a look at the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re interested in siding with Cruzeiro but want bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +575 available that Cruzeiro secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Player Prop Picks
Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro) can be backed at -156 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has scored at least one goal in three consecutive Série A games. We’ll take a chance at +220 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past five Cruzeiro home games have involved under 10.5 corners. On this evidence, we can take a price of -137 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Cruzeiro to triumph, no more than two goals to be registered together with Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro) to have one or more shots on target.
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Cruzeiro vs São Paulo 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.
With an approximate 53% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -111 betting odds for Cruzeiro triumphing in this Série A encounter. São Paulo are seen as the most unlikely winner at +295.
If you want to back Cruzeiro to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -111, although São Paulo +0.5 is -112 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
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Kaio Jorge is the market leader at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
- Série A: 04/04 2026 São Paulo 4 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 31/08 2025 Cruzeiro 1 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 13/04 2025 São Paulo 1 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 15/09 2024 Cruzeiro 0 São Paulo 1
- Série A: 02/06 2024 São Paulo 2 Cruzeiro 0
- Série A: 03/11 2023 São Paulo 1 Cruzeiro 0
- Série A: 25/06 2023 Cruzeiro 1 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 17/10 2019 Cruzeiro 1 São Paulo 0
- Série A: 02/06 2019 São Paulo 1 Cruzeiro 1
Cruzeiro League Stats
São Paulo League Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruzeiro this season are Matheus Pereira (9), Kaio Jorge (7), Christian (5)
- Top Assistors for Cruzeiro this season are Fagner (4), Keny Arroyo (4), Matheus Pereira (4)
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Cruzeiro vs São Paulo Lineups & Team News
The Cruzeiro vs São Paulo team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Cruzeiro Lineups
Previous São Paulo Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Artur Jorge
São Paulo Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55:23 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47:21 | 57 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43:32 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44:36 | 48 |
| 5 | Bahia | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43:35 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 42:40 | 45 |
| 7 | Atlético MG | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 37:32 | 43 |
| 8 | Santos | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:41 | 41 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | 38 |
| 10 | São Paulo | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 33:32 | 36 |
| 11 | Bragantino | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 33:32 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 41:45 | 35 |
| 13 | Vitória | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 28:42 | 33 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29:32 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 33:42 | 32 |
| 16 | Vasco da Gama | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 34:41 | 31 |
| 17 | Grêmio | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 30:38 | 29 |
| 18 | Internacional | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 30:36 | 28 |
| 19 | Remo | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32:47 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 27 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 29:53 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 28:10 | 33 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24:14 | 33 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25:11 | 31 |
| 4 | Palmeiras | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23:9 | 30 |
| 5 | Atlético MG | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 24:16 | 29 |
| 6 | Vitória | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 7 | São Paulo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22:12 | 27 |
| 8 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:16 | 25 |
| 9 | Grêmio | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22:16 | 25 |
| 10 | Bahia | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 22:14 | 24 |
| 11 | Vasco da Gama | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21:18 | 23 |
| 12 | Mirassol | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21:21 | 23 |
| 13 | Santos | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 14 | Botafogo | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 15 | Bragantino | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19:14 | 20 |
| 16 | Coritiba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19:19 | 19 |
| 17 | Corinthians | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 18 | Internacional | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16:16 | 14 |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:19 | 14 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 18:29 | 11 |
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