Cruzeiro vs Santos - Serie A
Fixture Preview - 10 August 2025
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Cruzeiro hosts Santos in a Serie A clash at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Sunday, with both teams aiming to solidify their positions in the league. Cruzeiro's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings, while Santos has fared slightly better with three wins, a draw, and a loss. Historically, this matchup has been competitive, with Santos holding a slight edge in their last ten encounters, winning five, while Cruzeiro has managed four victories. One notable angle for this match is the potential for goals, as both teams have shown a tendency to score. Six of their last ten meetings have featured over 2.5 goals, and both teams have found the net in six of those matches. With odds for over 2.5 goals set at 1.85 and both teams to score at 1.95, there could be value in backing a high-scoring affair, especially given the attacking capabilities on display. Expect an entertaining encounter as both sides look to secure crucial points.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| 3 |  Cruzeiro | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 38 |
| 4 |  Bahia | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 |  Botafogo | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 |  Mirassol | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 |  São Paulo | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 |  Fluminense | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| 9 |  Bragantino | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 10 |  Ceará | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 11 |  Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 |  Internacional | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| 13 |  Grêmio | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 |
| 14 |  Corinthians | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| 15 |  Santos | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 16 |  Vasco da Gama | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 17 |  Vitória | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 19 |
| 18 |  Juventude | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2025 | Cruzeiro | 1–2 | Santos | Serie A |
| September 14, 2023 | Santos | 0–3 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| May 6, 2023 | Cruzeiro | 2–1 | Santos | Serie A |
| November 24, 2019 | Santos | 4–1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| August 18, 2019 | Cruzeiro | 2–0 | Santos | Serie A |
| September 23, 2018 | Cruzeiro | 2–1 | Santos | Serie A |
| August 15, 2018 | Cruzeiro | 1–2 | Santos | Copa do Brasil |
| August 1, 2018 | Santos | 0–1 | Cruzeiro | Copa do Brasil |
| May 27, 2018 | Santos | 0–1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| August 27, 2017 | Cruzeiro | 1–1 | Santos | Serie A |