Juventude vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Nov 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Juventude vs Cruzeiro

Juventude go head-to-head with Cruzeiro, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Thursday 20 November.

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count when Juventude and Cruzeiro meet. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -143 look really appealing.

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Juventude have won back-to-back Série A games. On the road, Vasco da Gama were recently beaten 3-1. Thiago Carpini's team had just 30% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Marcelo Hermes, Nene and Ewerton among the goals.

Cruzeiro played out a 0-0 draw against Fluminense in their previous game, with this being at home. The Belo Horizonte club were 48% in the possession stakes and had four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro have three consecutive wins against Juve. In their last encounter, it was a 4-0 home victory for Cruzeiro. The past 5 H2H games have involved three Cruzeiro victories, a single draw and one Juve win.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Cruzeiro	33	18	10	5	46	22	24	46:22	64
18	Juventude	33	9	5	19	29	59	-30	29:59	32

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Juve have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 8.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Caxias do Sul side have averaged 43.2% possession and 3.5 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 3.9 corners from 8.8 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Enio is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Marcelo Hermes, Nene, Ewerton and Bill each have 1. Igor Marques has recorded the most assists with 2.

Cruzeiro have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, averaging 9.8 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. The Foxes average 50.8% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Kaio Jorge is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Fabricio Bruno, Keny Arroyo, Christian Cardoso and Matheus Pereira have 1. Kaio Jorge has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Juventude predicted lineup (3-5-2): Jandrei (GK), Abner, Luan Freitas, Marcos Paulo, Igor Formiga, Luis Mandaca, Nenê, Daniel Peixoto, Marcelo Hermes, Gabriel Taliari, Rafael Bilu.

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-4-2): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Carlos Eduardo, Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Luis Sinisterra, Gabriel Barbosa, Kaio Jorge.

Juventude vs Cruzeiro 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 Juventude vs Cruzeiro betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We don’t think there will be too many goals in this Série A encounter. The price of -143 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Série A stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Juventude vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Juve games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Juve games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Juve games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Cruzeiro games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Cruzeiro games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Cruzeiro games on the road.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Juventude 1 - 1 Cruzeiro

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +525. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kaio Jorge Over 1.5 Shots On Target -120

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) is available to cover the shots on goal total at -120. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Kaio Jorge Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-102

First

+255

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-143

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Gabriel Taliari To Score +430

Gabriel Taliari (Juve) can be wagered to find the net at +430. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Gabriel Taliari Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-175

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -122

There has been five straight Juventude matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while it has been an average of 8.80 corners in the previous five Cruzeiro away games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -122 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Juventude

Total

7.40 3.50 3.90

Home

8.10 4.30 3.80

Away

9.10 4.20 4.90

Cruzeiro

Total

9.10 5.60 3.50

Home

11.00 7.40 3.60

Away

9.00 4.20 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-119

Juventude Corners

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+112

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-141

Most Corners

1

+163

X

+650

2

-159

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Juventude vs Cruzeiro 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.

With a 56% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Cruzeiro are favourites to prosper in this Série A encounter and they’re available at -128 with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Juventude are trading at +340.

There’s -100 when it comes to Cruzeiro -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Juve lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -127.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Série A game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+340

X

+265

2

-128

Half-Time Result

1

+375

X

+120

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-104

12

-385

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-127

2 Hcp -0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-127

Kaio Jorge can be backed to find the net anytime at -102, with +255 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

-102

Anytime

+255

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Gabriel Taliari (Juve)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Juve)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Luis Gustavo da Silva Machado Duarte (Juve)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Rafael Bilu (Juve)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Nenê (Juve)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Daniel Nascimento Peixoto dos Santos (Juve)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jádson Alves (Juve)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marcelo Hermes (Juve)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-143

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-167

Gabriel Taliari (Juve)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-175

Luis Gustavo da Silva Machado Duarte (Juve)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Juve)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Rafael Bilu (Juve)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Nenê (Juve)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Daniel Nascimento Peixoto dos Santos (Juve)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Marcelo Hermes (Juve)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Jádson Alves (Juve)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-714

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Juventude vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

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