Cruzeiro and Santos face each other on Sunday 08.10.2025, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Mineirão.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro and Santos, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Santos
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Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro heads into the match with the following record in the Serie A: in 18 matches, Cruzeiro secured 11 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cruzeiro's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Cruzeiro has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kaio Jorge, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kaio Jorge has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruzeiro has conceded 11 goals in the Serie A (an average of 0.61 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.78 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Santos preview
Santos comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Serie A. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.06 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
Santos's attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Serie A, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.
Santos's offensive system is led by Guilherme, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Neymar. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Santos
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2.06 |
| Home | L W W W D |
2.44 |
| Away | W D W D W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 78% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2.78 | 1.78 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.11 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 56% | 11% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 44% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 11% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 89% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.62 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.18 | 1.6 |
Away Team
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.06 |
| Home | W L W L D |
1.38 |
| Away | D L W W L |
0.78 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.25 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.25 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 38% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 25% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 38% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.68 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.54 | 1.67 |
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