Lanús vs Cruzeiro prediction and betting tips on October 31, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 31, 2024, Lanús will host Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal. The winner of this match will secure a place in the tournament final.
Lanús vs Cruzeiro: Key Stats and Trends
- Lanús has been unable to win in regulation time across their last ten matches.
- Cruzeiro has won five of their last six games.
- Lanús leads at halftime in 31% of their matches, while Cruzeiro leads in 32%.
Match Preview
The "Granates" finished fourth in the Argentine Primera last season—a commendable achievement for a team not accustomed to frequent success. Meanwhile, "The Foxes" from Belo Horizonte returned to Brazil's Serie A last year, securing a modest 14th place.
In 2024, Cruzeiro has shown notable improvement and has remained in the upper half of the standings, though their form has cooled since August. Lanús, on the other hand, has struggled in the Diego Maradona Trophy, missing the playoffs, with an average of just over a point per game in the Primera.
Both teams have impressed in the Copa Sudamericana. Cruzeiro went unbeaten in the group stage (three draws and three wins) and then eliminated Boca Juniors and Libertad. Lanús earned 13 points in the group stage and comfortably defeated LDU Quito. Against Independiente Medellín, they needed penalties after two draws, eventually prevailing on the seventh kick. The first leg against Cruzeiro ended 1-1 at the Mineirão.
Probable Lineups
Lanús (predicted lineup): Losada – Soler, Perez, Izquierdoz, Cáceres – Peña, Bojo, Carrera, Moreno, Cabrera – Bou
Cruzeiro (predicted lineup): Cassio – Marlon, Villalba, João Marcelo, William – Wallace, Matheus Henrique, Barreial, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Veron – Kaio Jorge
Head-to-Head
Last week marked the first-ever encounter between these two clubs.
Free Prediction for Lanús vs Cruzeiro
With nothing to lose, expect another intense battle in Argentina. Bet on "both teams to score" (odds: 2.11).