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
7	São Paulo	17	7	4	6	23	19	4	23:19	25
9	Cruzeiro	17	6	5	6	23	27	-4	23:27	23

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

São Paulo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rafael (GK), Lucas Ramon, Rafael Toloi, Sabino, Wendell, Damian Bobadilla, Marcos Antonio, Artur Guimaraes, Luciano Neves, Ferreira, Jonathan Calleri.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matheus Cunha (GK), William, Fabricio 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:

• São Paulo have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• São Paulo have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Cruzeiro have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Cruzeiro have lost their last 2 games on the road.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

São Paulo 1 - 0 Cruzeiro

São Paulo can be backed at +475 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

Top Pick: Jonathan Calleri to Score +230

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.

Latest Jonathan Calleri Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Over 4.5 Corners -111

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

São Paulo

Total

9.40 5.20 4.20

Home

9.40 5.00 4.40

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

Cruzeiro

Total

10.00 5.60 4.40

Home

9.10 5.60 3.50

Away

10.30 5.50 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

São Paulo Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-147

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+650

2

+143

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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 +123 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 +265.

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 -114.

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 -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+195

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

-102

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-263

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-139

There is +220 available that Kaio Jorge finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +480.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Jonathan Calleri (São Paulo)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Artur Victor Guimarães (São Paulo)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Lucca Marques Alencar (São Paulo)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Cauly Souza Oliveira (São Paulo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Maik Gomes Viegas (São Paulo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Rafael Tolói (São Paulo)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Robert Arboleda (São Paulo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Cédric Soares (São Paulo)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-

Jonathan Calleri (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Cauly Souza Oliveira (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Lucca Marques Alencar (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Maik Gomes Viegas (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Rafael Tolói (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Robert Arboleda (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

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.

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