Our Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative 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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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Santos
After suffering a 1-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Santos, Cruzeiro must win to get back on track. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 57% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cruzeiro | 57% | 13 (4) | 2.35 | 76 |
Santos | 43% | 7 (2) | 1.93 | 21 |
Sao Paulo's Last Match – Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sao Paulo must win after their 2-2 Brazil Serie A draw against Sport Recife on August 16. In that match, Sao Paulo saw 67% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sport Recife | 33% | 7 (5) | 0.79 | 42 |
Sao Paulo | 67% | 11 (8) | 1.35 | 48 |
Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Sao Paulo average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.