Cruzeiro vs Santos Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brasileiro Serie A 2025

The previous league game between them ended in favour of Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro are all set to host Santos for the match week 19 fixture of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025 season. The intense fixture between these clubs will take place at the Estadio Mineirao.

The hosts have been on a positive run this season. They are placed second on the Brazilian Serie A points table. In 18 league matches, Cruzeiro have managed to win 11 games and have the same points as the table toppers, CR Flamengo.

A win can get them back to the top spot.

Santos FC will be away from home and might feel some pressure here as they have not been very consistent this season. They are coming in after taking down Juventude in their previous Campeonato Serie A game. It was a good overall performance by Neymar and company.

Kick-off:

• Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
• Stadium: Estadio Mineirao
• Date: Monday, August 11
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 10; 09:30 p.m. GMT/ 05:30 p.m. ET/ 02:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
• VAR: In use

Form:

Cruzeiro: D-L-D-W-W

Santos: W-L-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Kaio Jorge has scored 13 goals and has five assists to his name in 17 league games for Cruzeiro this season. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward is in flying form and is yet again going to be essential in the final third for the hosts. Jorge is going to become an issue for the visitors here.

Neymar (Santos)

The star Brazilian player is getting back to his form. Neymar is coming in after scoring an important brace in his previous league game for Santos FC. He will yet again play an important role in the attacking front and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Pelas lentes da nação santista presente no MorumBis, o gol de pênalti do Neymar! 🤳 pic.twitter.com/eqsuusAEVe

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) August 6, 2025

Match Facts

• Cruzeiro are on a three-match unbeaten run.
• They have not conceded any goals in their last three matches.
• Santos FC are undefeated in their last two games.

Cruzeiro vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Cruzeiro to win
• Kaio Jorge to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Fagner and Joao Marcelo are the two squad members who will not be in action for Cruzeiro as they are injured.

Joao Basso and Willian Arao are injured. Hence will be out of action for Santos FC. Guilherme Augusto might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 83

Cruzeiro won: 28

Santos won: 29

Draws: 26

Predicted Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio (GK); William, Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Romero, Silva; Christian, Pereira, Wanderson; Jorge

Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brazão (GK); Igor, Gil, Peres, Souza; Schmidt, Bontempo; Rollheiser, Neymar, Barreal; Soares

Match Facts

Even though Neymar and Co. have looked good in the previous game, they have lacked consistency. Cruzeiro are likely to defeat them in their upcoming Brazilian Serie A fixture.

Prediction: Cruzeiro 3-1 Santos

Telecast Details

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