Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Live Stream, Predictions

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Criciuma

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Criciuma head into this fixture coming off the back of a 1-1 Serie A drawn game against Internacional.

In that match, Criciuma had 46% possession and 17 shots on goal with 7 of them on target. The scorer for Criciuma was Claudinho (79'). At the other end, Internacional had 11 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. Bruno Henrique (40') scored for Internacional.

At least three goals per game were seen in 5 of the last 6 fixtures where Criciuma have played. Opposition teams scored 9 times in these games while Criciuma amassed a tally of 8. Even so, time will tell if such a trend shall be maintained in this next match or not.

Going into this encounter, Criciuma haven't been defeated in their previous 3 league matches at home.

Cruzeiro

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After tasting defeat last time out to Flamengo in Serie A action, Cruzeiro will be aiming to make amends here.

In that game, Cruzeiro managed 53% possession and 14 attempts at goal with 5 on target. The only player to score for Cruzeiro was Matheus Pereira (38'). On the other side, Flamengo got 7 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Pedro (16') and Fabrício Bruno (65') scored for Flamengo.

Throughout their six most recent matches, Fernardo Seabra's Cruzeiro have had reason to celebrate scoring 7 times, yielding them the goals scored per game average of 1.17.

Coming into this clash, Cruzeiro have not won away from home in their last 4 matches in the league.

↔️ Head to head

Delving into past results between these clubs going back to 07/08/2013 reveals that these encounters have been a source of anguish for Criciuma. They’ve not been able to register any victories at all whereas Cruzeiro have been superior, winning in 67% of those games where they have faced each other.

A combined sum of 18 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 6 of them from Tigrão and 12 for Celeste. That’s an average goals per game of 3.

The previous league game featuring these clubs was Serie B match day 28 on 04/09/2022 and the score finished Cruzeiro 1-1 Criciuma.

On that day, Cruzeiro managed 75% possession and 21 shots at goal with 8 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Bruno Rodrigues (91').

On the other side, Criciuma had 6 shots on goal with 1 on target. Hygor (40') scored.

ℹ️ Team News: Criciuma

The Criciuma boss Claudio Tencati will be grateful to have no fitness worries at all coming into this match thanks to a fully injury-free group to choose from.

📰 Team News: Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro manager Fernardo Seabra has to choose a team with limited availability. Matheus Davó (Cruciate ligament injury), Rafa Silva (Hamstring injury) and Juan Dinenno (Pubic bone bruise) miss out here.

✨ Prediction

Our thinking is that Cruzeiro and Criciuma may both struggle to make a breakthrough here.

A scoreless draw looks like a real possibility, but we’ll see what happens. We therefore think that it’s going to be a close game with a 0-0 draw when all is said and done.

📚 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

Looking at the bookies’ prices in the 90 minute result market, putting your money on Criciuma is available for 2.7, backing the draw is 3 & staking on victory for Cruzeiro gets you 2.7. Those are the best prices that can be secured as of now.

Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Lucas Pereira, 19:02 02/07/2024