Santos vs Cruzeiro Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-1

Santos vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 7, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.

This Santos vs Cruzeiro prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Santos's Last Match – EC Juventude vs Santos

Santos will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Brazil Serie A victory over EC Juventude on December 3. In that match, Santos saw 49% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
EC Juventude	51%	7 (3)	0.57	39
Santos	49%	11 (6)	1.84	21

Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Botafogo

Cruzeiro should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Brazil Serie A draw against Botafogo on December 4. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cruzeiro	43%	7 (4)	1.58	45
Botafogo	57%	6 (5)	1.55	53

Santos vs Cruzeiro Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Santos are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.

Santos Fixtures

Cruzeiro Fixtures