Cruzeiro vs São Paulo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
On October 8, 2026, Cruzeiro and São Paulo will face off in the 29th round of Brazil's Serie A. The hosts will be fighting for victory in this clash.
Cruzeiro vs São Paulo team news and expert analysis
The Belo Horizonte club finished third in last year's table with 70 points. However, in the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians ran into Flamengo in the round of 16 and were knocked out by the defending champions. They were immediately eliminated from the cup as well, losing to Atlético Mineiro. Cruzeiro also surrendered ground in Serie A, although they have returned to winning ways in recent rounds.
The visitors from Morumbi finished only eighth in the previous Brasileirão campaign with 51 points. As a result, they qualified for the Copa Sudamericana, where they lost to Boca Juniors in the quarter-finals. They have improved on the domestic front, though they suffered a 1-2 defeat by Santos in the latest round.
The home side score an average of 1.5 goals per game while conceding slightly fewer, at 1.43. Danielzinho and his teammates find the net 1.18 times per match on average and concede roughly the same number, at 1.14.
Previous meetings: Cruzeiro vs São Paulo
Last year, Cruzeiro collected four points out of a possible six, but suffered a heavy 1-4 away defeat in April.
The stronger team is playing at home. We are backing them to win (odds – 1.91).
Cruzeiro vs São Paulo: key statistics and trends
- Cruzeiro have won two of their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Cruzeiro's matches, while the average total goals per game stands at 2.93
- São Paulo have lost three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 57% of São Paulo's matches, while the average total goals per game stands at 2.32
Cruzeiro vs São Paulo: possible starting lineups
Cruzeiro play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Otávio Costa - Rojas, Jonathan Jesus, João Marcelo, Fagner - Zé Lucas, Gerson - Wesley, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo - Kaio Jorge
São Paulo play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Rafael - Sabino, Arboleda, Duarte - Iago Borduchi, Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho, Lucas Batista - Gustavo Santana, Arthur - Luciano
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