São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026
Série A Betting Preview: São Paulo vs Cruzeiro
São Paulo meet Cruzeiro, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 4 April.
We’ll take the plunge and back São Paulo to secure victory when they go up against Cruzeiro. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of +120 look attractive.
São Paulo drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Internacional. Roger Machado's team had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and three shots on target, with Jonathan Calleri scoring the goal.
Cruzeiro have had back-to-back Série A road defeats while their previous league game was a 3-0 home victory against Vitória. The Belo Horizonte outfit boasted 65% possession and had five shots on goal, with Christian Cardoso, Kaua Moraes and Kaio Jorge finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 1-0 home win for Cruzeiro when they last played São Paulo. The past 8 H2H meetings have resulted in three wins apiece along with two draws.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  São Paulo |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11:6 | 17 |
| 17 |  Cruzeiro |
9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 11:16 | 7 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. São Paulo have had 52.9% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Jonathan Calleri has found the net 5 times, Luciano Neves 2, with Sabino and two other players on 1. Wendell, Danielzinho and Lucas Ramon are the leading assists makers with 1.
Cruzeiro have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 1.1 goals. Artur Jorge's side average 55.1% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Christian Cardoso, Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira, with 2 goals apiece. Lucas Daniel Romero and Kaiki have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
São Paulo predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Rafael (GK), Lucas Ramon, Rafael Toloi, Sabino, Enzo Díaz, Pablo Maia, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, Artur, Luciano, Jonathan Calleri.
Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matheus Cunha (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge.
São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best São Paulo vs Cruzeiro betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
São Paulo can’t be ignored when they play this Série A clash, especially as odds of +120 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the Série A odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.
Key São Paulo vs Cruzeiro league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 45.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 50-55%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on São Paulo to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
1
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0
Cruzeiro
São Paulo can be backed at +480 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Jonathan Calleri (São Paulo) has netted three goals in his past five Série A matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +230.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Cruzeiro in six consecutive matches. Cruzeiro should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -111 are on offer.
São Paulo
Cruzeiro
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: São Paulo on the 1x2, one or both teams not scoring combined with Cruzeiro to rack up over 4.5 corners.
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São Paulo 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.
The bookmakers have São Paulo at +120 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 45% chance of winning this Série A clash based on the betting odds. Cruzeiro are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +270.
If São Paulo and Cruzeiro play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -115.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -128.
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There is +210 available that Kaio Jorge finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +480.
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- 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
São Paulo League Stats
Cruzeiro League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for São Paulo this season are Jonathan Calleri (5), Luciano Neves (2), Cauly Oliveira Souza (1)
- Top Assistors for São Paulo this season are Damian Bobadilla (1), Danielzinho (1), Enzo Hernan Diaz (1)
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São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the São Paulo vs Cruzeiro team news before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
São Paulo Predicted Lineup 4-3-1-2
Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous São Paulo Lineups
Previous Cruzeiro Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
São Paulo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Roger Machado
Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 19 |
| 3 | Bahia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 17 |
| 4 | São Paulo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | 17 |
| 5 | Athletico PR | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 6 | Flamengo | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:8 | 14 |
| 7 | Coritiba | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 8 | Vasco da Gama | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 9 | Atlético MG | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Grêmio | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Bragantino | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Vitória | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:13 | 10 |
| 13 | Santos | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14:18 | 9 |
| 16 | Internacional | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 17 | Cruzeiro | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 18 | Chapecoense | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9:15 | 7 |
| 19 | Mirassol | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 20 | Remo | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10:17 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 15 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 12 |
| 4 | Grêmio | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Vasco da Gama | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 6 | São Paulo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Vitória | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Bahia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 8 |
| 9 | Atlético MG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 10 | Santos | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 11 | Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 12 | Bragantino | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 13 | Cruzeiro | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Chapecoense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 16 | Remo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 5 |
| 17 | Mirassol | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 18 | Corinthians | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 19 | Coritiba | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 20 | Internacional | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:6 | 4 |
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