Santos and Cruzeiro face each other on Sunday 12.07.2025, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Santos's home ground, the Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Santos and Cruzeiro, 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 Santos vs Cruzeiro
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Santos preview
Santos heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 37 matches, Peixe secured 11 victories, 11 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.19 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Santos's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Santos has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 66 goals, of which 42 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Guilherme has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Santos has conceded 50 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.35 per game) and 67 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro comes into the game with 37 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 19 victories, 13 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 29 wins, 22 draws, and 14 losses.
Cruzeiro's attack has been highly effective, scoring 89 goals during this period. Of that total, 55 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.49 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.37.
Cruzeiro's offensive system is led by Kaio Jorge, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 21 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kaio Jorge. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 0.76 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 65 matches, averaging 0.82 per match.
Head to head: Santos vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D W |
1.19 |
| Home | W D W D L |
1.5 |
| Away | W D L L D |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 39% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.49 | 2.22 | 2.74 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.17 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.06 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 49% | 44% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 39% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 28% | 37% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 44% | 21% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.67 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.24 | 1.73 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W D D |
1.89 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.26 |
| Away | D D W D D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 51% | 68% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.58 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 1.49 | 1.84 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 58% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 11% | 39% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 79% | 39% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.64 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.16 | 1.57 |
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