Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other in an official match of the 2025 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Mineirão on Sunday, 31/08/2025, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Cruzeiro vs São Paulo, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs São Paulo

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Cruzeiro vs São Paulo has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 2.3 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

👉 Our prediction is: Cruzeiro win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Cruzeiro win or draw against São Paulo.

Our analysis of Cruzeiro points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against São Paulo, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

Cruzeiro preview

Cruzeiro comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.95 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.

Cruzeiro's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.62 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.

The offense system of Cruzeiro is led by Kaio Jorge as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.

São Paulo preview

On the other hand, São Paulo comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.52 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 16 draws, and 10 losses.

São Paulo's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.

The offense system of São Paulo is led by André Oliveira Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs São Paulo 

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L W L

1.95

Home W L L W W

2.27

Away D W D W D

1.6

Away Team

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São Paulo

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W W W

1.52

Home W W W W L

1.91

Away D W W D L

1.1

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