Our Cruzeiro vs Palestino Prediction: 2-2
Cruzeiro vs Palestino in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 15, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
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 – Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-0 Brazil Serie A victory over Sport Recife on May 11. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 55% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sport Recife | 45% | 10 (4) | 1.08 | 55 |
Cruzeiro | 55% | 13 (6) | 1.37 | 29 |
Palestino's Last Match – Audax Italiano vs Palestino
Palestino must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Chile Cup draw against Audax Italiano on May 11. In that match, Palestino controlled 22% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Audax Italiano | 78% | 0 (11) | - | 65 |
Palestino | 22% | 0 (4) | - | 65 |
Cruzeiro vs Palestino Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Palestino | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Palestino average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 16-8
Palestino 17-16
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @2
Draw: @3.5
Palestino to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Leo Aragao, William, Jonathan, Lucas Villalba, Kaua Prates, Lucas Romero, Murilo Rhikman, Christian, Kenji, Lautaro Diaz, Gabriel Barbosa
Palestino (4-2-3-1) : Sebastian Perez, Vicente Espinoza, Fernando Meza, Cristian Suarez, Dilan Zuniga, Ariel Martinez, Julian Fernandez, Bryan Carrasco, Joe Abrigo, Jonathan Benitez, Junior Marabel