Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Dec 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Santos vs Cruzeiro

Survival hopefuls Santos clash with third-placed Cruzeiro, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 7 December.

Cruzeiro look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at +102. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with Santos.

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Santos have triumphed in back-to-back Série A games. Away from home, Juventude were recently beaten 3-0. The Fish had 49% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Neymar stealing the show with a hat-trick.

Cruzeiro played out a 2-2 draw against Botafogo in their previous game, with this being at home. Leonardo Jardim's side managed four shots on goal and had 43% possession, with Christian Cardoso and Matheus Pereira both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 away win for Santos when they last played Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro have three wins in the last 5 H2H meetings, while Santos have secured two victories.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Cruzeiro	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Santos	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 10.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Santos have had 52.2% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while earning 6.1 corners.

Neymar is the top goalscorer with 5, Alvaro Barreal has 2, with Joao Schmidt and two other players on 1. Guilherme Augusto has recorded the most assists with 3.

Cruzeiro have 4 victories and 6 draws, with an average of 10.1 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Foxes average 50.9% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Kaio Jorge has scored 6, followed by Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira and Keny Arroyo with 2 goals apiece. Kaio Jorge, William and Kaiki have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Santos confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazao (GK), Igor Vinicius, Adonis Frias, Ze Ivaldo, Souza, Willian Arao, Joao Schmidt, Alvaro Barreal, Neymar, Guilherme Augusto, Thaciano.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leonardo (GK), Fagner, Joao Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Kaua Prates, Walace, Matheus Henrique, Japa, Carlos Eduardo, Rayan Lelis, Gabriel Barbosa.

Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Santos vs Cruzeiro fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Cruzeiro +1 for this Série A match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of +102. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Série A team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Santos vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 12 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Santos in 4 of their last 5 games against Cruzeiro.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 49.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Santos 1 - 1 Cruzeiro

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +650. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lautaro Díaz Over 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Lautaro Díaz (Santos) can be wagered at -152 to finish with one or more shots on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Lautaro Díaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Shots

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +800

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past nine Série A matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +800 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+2200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Shots

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -127

It has been four consecutive Santos home matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with four straight Cruzeiro away games seeing the same thing happen. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -127 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Santos

Total

10.90 4.80 6.10

Home

9.10 5.90 3.20

Away

10.90 3.70 7.20

Cruzeiro

Total

9.40 5.50 3.90

Home

10.60 6.60 4.00

Away

10.00 5.50 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Santos Corners

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-147

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-217

X

+650

2

+215

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Santos vs Cruzeiro 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 estimated 75% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -294 betting odds about Santos triumphing in this Série A clash. For those wanting to back Cruzeiro, you will find +850 about the outsider.

Santos and Cruzeiro can be backed at -123 and +650 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +148.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -192.

The top football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the Série A games.

Full-Time Result

1

-294

X

+370

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-123

X

+148

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-625

X2

+200

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-125

2 Hcp +1.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+133

No

-192

Favourite Neymar is now available at +260 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Neymar (Santos)

First

-111

Anytime

+260

'Guilherme' dos Santos (Santos)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

João Victor de Souza Menezes (Santos)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

José Vivian "Zé Rafael" (Santos)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Willian Arão (Santos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Adonis Frías (Santos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Igor Vinícius (Santos)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

João Melo de Oliveira "Japa" (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

'Guilherme' dos Santos (Santos)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Neymar (Santos)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-125

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-385

João Victor de Souza Menezes (Santos)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

João Melo de Oliveira "Japa" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

José Vivian "Zé Rafael" (Santos)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Willian Arão (Santos)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Adonis Frías (Santos)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Igor Vinícius (Santos)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Neymar (Santos)

Over 5.5

+123

Under 5.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

'Guilherme' dos Santos (Santos)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

João Melo de Oliveira "Japa" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

João Victor de Souza Menezes (Santos)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Igor Vinícius (Santos)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Adonis Frías (Santos)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Willian Arão (Santos)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Santos vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Always review the Santos vs Cruzeiro team news before locking in your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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