The kick off for the match between Santos and Cruzeiro will take place at 01:00 (UK time) - Sunday, 09/13 - at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro). 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 Santos Futebol Clube 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 Santos 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:
Cruzeiro Clean Sheet: No
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Santos Preview
Santos has played 25 matches in the Brazil Serie A so far, with 8 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. This results in an average of 1.28 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 19 draws, and 14 losses. Santos's attack has scored 73 goals, 37 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.48 goals per league match and 1.43 goals per match across the entire season.
Gabriel Barbosa Almeida is the team’s top scorer with 10 goals, while Gabriel Barbosa Almeida leads the team in assists with 5. Defensively, Peixe has conceded 38 goals in the league (an average of 1.52) and 60 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.18 over 51 matches).
Cruzeiro preview
In 26 Brazil Serie A matches, Cruzeiro has recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 25 wins in 51 matches. The team has scored 73 goals, 38 of them in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.46 goals per match), with Kaio Jorge being the team's top scorer with 7 goals and Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira providing 4 assists.
Defensively, Raposa has conceded 37 goals in the league and 56 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.1 goals conceded 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 W L |
2 |
| Home | W D D W L |
1.6 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.69 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.38 | 1.58 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.31 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 62% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 23% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 15% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 62% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.41 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.23 | 1.67 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 2.86 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.14 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 71% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 57% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.72 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.09 | 1.63 |
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