Our Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Santos in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro
Cruzeiro will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Mineiro victory over Atletico Mineiro, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 49% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 49% | 8 (4) | 0.44 | 33 |
 Atletico Mineiro | 51% | 3 (0) | 0.12 | 24 |
Santos's Last Match – Mirassol vs Santos
Santos will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Brazil Serie A stalemate against Mirassol on March 11. In that match, Santos controlled 46% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirassol | 54% | 16 (9) | 1.45 | 40 |
 Santos | 46% | 7 (2) | 1.71 | 43 |
Cruzeiro vs Santos Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.38 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Santos average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.