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Predictions and Tips
This fascinating Copa Sudamericana tie on Friday will see Cruzeiro playing against opponents Boca Juniors.
Our Cruzeiro v Boca Juniors predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below - as well as the best betting odds.
📊 Form Guide
Cruzeiro
WWLDLD ⚖
Cruzeiro prepare for this game following a 2-2 Serie A draw versus Vitoria.
In that game, Cruzeiro had 70% possession and 25 shots at goal with 12 on target. The scorer for Cruzeiro was Juan Ignacio Dinenno (78', 84'). At the other end, Vitoria got 14 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. Osvaldo (25') and Alerrandro (29') scored for Vitoria.
Over their last six games, Fernardo Seabra's Cruzeiro have seen rewards for their attempts on goal 8 times, an average number of goals scored per match equal to 1.33.
Boca Juniors
DWDDWW 📈
Boca Juniors head into the meeting after a 3-2 Superliga win as they beat San Lorenzo in their most recent game.
In that match, Boca Juniors had 58% possession and 8 shots at goal with 4 on target. For Boca Juniors, the goalscorers were Milton Giménez (50'), Marcelo Saracchi (54') and Miguel Ángel Merentiel (90'). On the other side, San Lorenzo got 10 shots on goal with 2 on target. Andrés Vombergar (20') and Iván Leguizamón (96') scored for San Lorenzo.
A succession of dependable displays by the Boca Juniors defensive unit has seen the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 4 from their previous 6 fixtures combined. In that time, their forwards have scored 9. We will see whether or not that trend can be sustained in this game.
ℹ️ Team News: Cruzeiro
Rafa Silva (Patellar tendon problems) and Gabriel Veron (Hamstring injury) will not be taking part for Cruzeiro boss Fernardo Seabra.
ℹ️ Team News: Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors manager Diego Martínez has to currently contend with reduced team options. Frank Fabra (strain) and Lucas Blondel (Cruciate ligament tear) are those who can’t be considered.
🧠 Prediction
We’re of the view that Boca Juniors will likely create enough chances to score against this Cruzeiro outfit, although it may not prevent them from conceding a couple at the other end.
Our tip is for a close game with a 2-1 victory for Cruzeiro by the time that the referee blows the final whistle. Should be a good one.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Victor Martins, 00:06 23/08/2024
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?
🏟️ Team Focus:
Cruzeiro
Formed: 1921
Stadium: Estádio Mineirão (61,927)
Captain: Lucas Silva
Chairman: Lidson Potsch
Manager: Fernardo Seabra
Competitions: Serie A position 7, Copa Sudamericana (Round of 16)
🔑 Key Player: Gabriel Veron
Customarily playing in the Left Wing position, Gabriel Veron was born in Brazil. Having played his first senior match for Palmeiras in the 2019 season, the dangerous Forward has hit 4 league goals in this Série A 2024 season to date from a total of 16 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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1 |
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23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 46 | DLWLW |
2 |
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22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 45 | DWWWW |
3 |
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23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 41 | LLDDW |
4 |
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22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 41 | WWLDL |
5 |
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23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 38 | DDLWW |
6 |
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23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 38 | DLWWL |
7 |
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22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 37 | WWLDD |
8 |
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21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30 | WWLDD |
9 |
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21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 29 | LWLDL |
10 |
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22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 28 | LLDWD |
11 |
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22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 28 | LDWLW |
12 |
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21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 27 | WLDDL |
13 |
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19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 25 | DDDWL |
14 |
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21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 25 | DWWLD |
15 |
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21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | -5 | 24 | DWWWL |
16 |
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23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | -11 | 22 | LWWLD |
17 |
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23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | -9 | 22 | DLDDD |
18 |
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22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -10 | 21 | WWWLD |
19 |
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21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 18 | LLLLD |
20 |
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23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | -18 | 15 | DLLLW |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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1 |
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11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23 | DWDDW |
2 |
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11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 22 | LWDDW |
3 |
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11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 22 | WWWWW |
4 |
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11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21 | WWWDW |
5 |
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11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 20 | LWDLW |
6 |
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11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 | DDDDW |
7 |
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11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 18 | LDDWL |
8 |
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11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | DWDDW |
9 |
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11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | LWDDD |
10 |
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11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 16 | WLWLD |
11 |
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11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 16 | LWDDL |
12 |
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11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | DWWLL |
13 |
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11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | LLWWL |
14 |
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11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | DWLDL |
15 |
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11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 15 | WLWWL |
16 |
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11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 14 | LLLWD |
17 |
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11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 | DLDWW |
18 |
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11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 | WLDDD |
19 |
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11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 13 | LWLDL |
20 |
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10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWW |
21 |
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11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 | LWLLD |
22 |
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11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 11 | DDLLL |
23 |
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11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 10 | DLWDL |
24 |
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11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 10 | DWLLD |
25 |
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11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 | DLDDD |
26 |
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11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -9 | 8 | DLLLW |
27 |
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10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 7 | WDDLL |
28 |
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11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -12 | 5 | DLLWD |
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Atlético Goianiense |
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Internacional |
Internacional |
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Cruzeiro |
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Boca Juniors |
Vitoria |
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Cruzeiro |
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Rosario Central |
Estudiantes de La Plata |
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Boca Juniors |
Cruzeiro |
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Boca Juniors |
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San Lorenzo |
Boca Juniors |
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Cruzeiro |
Independiente Rivadavia |
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Boca Juniors |
Cruzeiro |
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Atlético Mineiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Fortaleza |
Cruzeiro |
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Juventude |
Cruzeiro |
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Red Bull Bragantino |
Cruzeiro |
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Corinthians |
Cruzeiro |
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Atletico PR |
Independiente Rivadavia |
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Boca Juniors |
Instituto |
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Boca Juniors |
Defensa y Justicia |
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Boca Juniors |
Platense |
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Boca Juniors |
Central Córdoba |
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Boca Juniors |
Atlético Tucumán |
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Matheus Pereira | 6 |
Gabriel Veron | 4 |
William | 4 |
Juan Ignacio Dinenno | 3 |
Rafa Silva | 3 |
Miguel Ángel Merentiel | 5 |
Milton Giménez | 3 |
Edinson Cavani | 2 |
Ezequiel Fernández | 2 |
Brian Aguirre | 1 |
Cruzeiro |
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Atlético Goianiense |
Cruzeiro |
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São Paulo |
Club Libertad |
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Cruzeiro |
Cuiabá |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Club Libertad |
Cruzeiro |
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Vasco da Gama |
Fluminense |
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Cruzeiro |
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Bahia |
Atletico PR |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Flamengo |
Racing Club |
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Boca Juniors |
Boca Juniors |
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River Plate |
Belgrano |
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Boca Juniors |
Boca Juniors |
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Argentinos Juniors |
Tigre |
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Boca Juniors |
Boca Juniors |
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Deportivo Riestra |
Lanús |
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Boca Juniors |
Boca Juniors |
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Godoy Cruz |
Sarmiento |
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Boca Juniors |
Boca Juniors |
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Unión de Santa Fe |