Cruzeiro sits in 12th place with 4 points, having recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss thus far. They recently drew 1-1 away to Sao Paulo and achieved a convincing home victory over Bahia (3-0) in their last outing. Their away form in the last 30 matches shows 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, contrasting with their home record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses. In their last 10 away games, Cruzeiro has won twice, drawn 3, and lost 5. They have conceded goals in 3 of their last 4 matches, indicating some defensive frailties; however, their attack has consistently found the net, managing to do so in 3 of their last 4 matches in the league. In the last 15 matches, they’ve only managed to turn around the scoreline once in the 10 games when they conceded first, with a notable scoring trend observed during their last 20 away matches, where 7 of their 17 goals were netted between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Cruzeiro understands the challenge they face on the road and is approaching this match with seriousness, recognising the importance of securing points. Their strategy will focus on playing smartly; avoiding over-exposure defensively while capitalising on opportunistic attacks. While aiming for victory, they would accept a draw as a satisfactory outcome, especially against an opponent in good form. Defensive vigilance will be imperative, balanced with timely forays into attack. Maintaining concentration for the full 90 minutes will be crucial to achieving a positive result.