Cruzeiro vs São Paulo prediction

Cruzeiro and São Paulo face each other on Thursday 10.08.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and São Paulo Futebol Clube, 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.

Cruzeiro preview

Cruzeiro heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 28 matches, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube secured 13 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.61 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Raposa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 26 victories so far.

Cruzeiro has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 77 goals, of which 42 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Cruzeiro has conceded 40 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.43 per game) and 59 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.11 per match in the 2026 campaign.

São Paulo preview

São Paulo comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 12 draws, and 18 losses.

São Paulo Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 60 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.2.

Tricolor Paulista's offensive system is led by Luciano da Rocha Neves, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Wendell Nascimento Borges. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.14 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 55 goals in 50 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.

Head to head: Cruzeiro vs São Paulo

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

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Points & Results

• 1.61
  PPG
  1.29
• 46%
  Wins
  36%
• 50%
  First to Score
  54%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  1.18
• 1.43
  Conceded/game
  1.14
• 1.59
  xG
  1.47
• 1.43
  xGA
  1.27

Trends

• 71%
  Both Score
  57%
• 18%
  Clean Sheet
  21%
• 14%
  Failed to Score
  21%

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