Our Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Santos in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
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 – Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro
After suffering a 1-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Athletico Paranaense, Cruzeiro must win to get back on track. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 51% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletico Paranaense | 49% | 7 (4) | 1.19 | 44 |
 Cruzeiro | 51% | 9 (2) | 1.22 | 38 |
Santos's Last Match – Santos vs Internacional
Santos will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Internacional on March 19. In that match, Santos controlled 61% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santos | 61% | 8 (2) | 1.19 | 60 |
 Internacional | 39% | 10 (6) | 1.17 | 42 |
Cruzeiro vs Santos Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Santos average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 15-12
Santos 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Santos to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Matheus Cunha, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Christian, Matheus Pereira, Keny Arroyo, Neisser Villarreal
Santos (4-3-3) : Gabriel Brazao, Igor Vinicius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar, Gabriel Menino, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique Pereira, Alvaro Barreal, Rony, Moises