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 at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, 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
8	Cruzeiro	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Juventude confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jandrei (GK), Luan Freitas, Caique, Marcos Paulo, Igor Marques, Jadson, Mandaca, Marcelo Hermes, Rafael Bilu, Bill, Nene.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Gabriel Barbosa, Luis Sinisterra, 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

Under 2.5 Goals @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Juventude 1 - 1 Cruzeiro

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +475. 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

+115

First

+280

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-172

Shots

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

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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

+420

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

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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

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Juventude Corners

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-156

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+650

2

-149

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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 49% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Cruzeiro are favourites to prosper in this Série A encounter and they’re available at +104 with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Juventude are trading at +285.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Cruzeiro needing to win at +102 for your bet to be successful. Juve +0.5 at -127 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

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 -132.

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

+285

X

+220

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+112

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-313

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+160

2

-233

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-127

2 Hcp -0.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-164

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-108

No

-132

Kaio Jorge can be backed to find the net anytime at +115, with +280 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+115

Anytime

+280

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Gabriel Taliari (Juve)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Juve)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Luis Gustavo da Silva Machado Duarte (Juve)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Rafael Bilu (Juve)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Nenê (Juve)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Nascimento Peixoto dos Santos (Juve)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jádson Alves (Juve)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marcelo Hermes (Juve)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Juve)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Gabriel Taliari (Juve)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Luis Gustavo da Silva Machado Duarte (Juve)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-172

Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Juve)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Rafael Bilu (Juve)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Nenê (Juve)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Daniel Nascimento Peixoto dos Santos (Juve)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Jádson Alves (Juve)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Marcelo Hermes (Juve)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Juve)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Taliari (Juve)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza (Juve)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Luis Gustavo da Silva Machado Duarte (Juve)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Rafael Bilu (Juve)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Nenê (Juve)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Nascimento Peixoto dos Santos (Juve)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Jádson Alves (Juve)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Marcelo Hermes (Juve)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Juve)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Juventude vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Juve vs Cruzeiro without reviewing the latest team news. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest injury reports.

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