Our Cruzeiro vs EC Juventude Prediction: 3-1
Cruzeiro vs EC Juventude in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Fluminense vs Cruzeiro
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cruzeiro must win following their 2-0 Brazil Serie A victory against Fluminense on July 17. In that match, Cruzeiro saw 30% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fluminense | 70% | 18 (6) | 1.48 | 99 |
 Cruzeiro | 30% | 8 (5) | 0.8 | 18 |
EC Juventude's Last Match – EC Juventude vs Sport Recife
EC Juventude must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Brazil Serie A victory over Sport Recife in their last outing. In that match, EC Juventude recorded 38% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC Juventude | 38% | 6 (3) | 0.3 | 16 |
 Sport Recife | 62% | 9 (5) | 1.19 | 56 |
Cruzeiro vs EC Juventude Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | EC Juventude | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 1.91 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while EC Juventude average 0.8 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 14-3
EC Juventude 8-22
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Leo Aragao, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Carlos Eduardo, Christian, Gabriel Barbosa, Marquinhos, Kaio Jorge
EC Juventude (4-2-3-1) : Gustavo, Reginaldo Lopes de Jesus, Wilker Angel, Marcos Paulo, Marcelo Hermes, Caique, Hudson Alexandre Batista da Silva, Luis Mandaca, Jadson, Gabriel Bill, Gilberto
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Sport Recife