The kick off for the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro will take place at 01:00 (UK time) - Sunday, 05/17 - at the Allianz Parque. This clash of the 2026 Brazil Serie A looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.
APWin predictions for Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro
With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:
Under 2.5 Goals
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Palmeiras Preview
Palmeiras has played 15 matches in the Brazil Serie A so far, with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses. This results in an average of 2.27 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses. Palmeiras's attack has scored 55 goals, 25 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.67 goals per league match and 1.67 goals per match across the entire season.
José Manuel López is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Andreas Pereira leads the team in assists with 10. Defensively, Verdão has conceded 12 goals in the league (an average of 0.8) and 25 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 0.76 over 33 matches).
Cruzeiro preview
In 15 Brazil Serie A matches, Cruzeiro has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.27 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 16 wins in 32 matches. The team has scored 44 goals, 20 of them in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.33 goals per match), with Kaio Jorge being the team's top scorer with 7 goals and Lucas Daniel Romero providing 3 assists.
Defensively, Raposa has conceded 25 goals in the league and 37 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.16 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Palmeiras
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 86% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.71 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.71 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 71% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 29% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 86% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.63 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.6 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L W |
2 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.88 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.63 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.25 | 2.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 13% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 63% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.55 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.93 | 1.45 |
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