São Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

Currently positioned 12th, the visiting team has gathered 3 points thus far. They secured a victory at home against Mirassol (2-1) in their opening match but faced a setback in their next match, losing 3-0 to Internacional. Cruzeiro has been more competitive at home, with 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses in their own stadium, while they have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses in their away fixtures. Their last outing was a disappointing home defeat to Mushuc Runa in the South American Bridgestone Cup (1-2). In the last 10 away games, Cruzeiro has managed just 2 wins, with 3 draws and 5 losses. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding at least one goal in each of their past 10 matches, but have managed to score in 7 of those encounters. Notably, they have conceded the first goal 9 times in 15 games and have only managed to turn one match around after falling behind. A significant portion of their goals has come in the closing minutes of the first half (31’–45′).

Cruzeiro won one match and lost another in this early part of the Brasileirão, while their South American Cup performances have raised concerns due to two consecutive losses. There is pressure on the team to achieve better results, particularly against a traditional rival like São Paulo. Their challenge will be to improve their balance between defence and attack, and they will need to approach the match with caution to avoid exposing themselves while taking advantage of any spaces left by São Paulo. A good result could alleviate their pressure and boost confidence for the rest of the season.