Cruzeiro vs. Palmeiras: Brazilian Championship Match Prediction

Current form

Cruzeiro is generally having a decent season, but is not yet coping with its main task, being outside the Copa Libertadores zone. With 49 points, Fernando Diniz team is in ninth place in the table and is one point behind eighth-placed Bahia, while having a game in hand - there is a chance to return to the top eight today. In the last round, Cruzeiro drew 1:1 with Bragantino, thus extending its winless streak to three matches.

Disqualifications and injuries

Dinnemo, Caio and Enrique are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

• Cruzeiro have not won in their last three matches – two draws and a defeat
• Cruzeiro have scored in their last five matches

Estimated line-up: Cassio - William, Marcelo, Villaba, Marlon - Romero, Silva, Vital, Pereira - Barreal, Diaz.

Current form

Before the start of the season, Palmeiras was considered the main favorite to win the championship, but in the final stretch it made several very serious mistakes and is currently in second place in the table. Abel Ferreira team is three points behind the leader Botafogo and it is quite possible to make up for this handicap in two rounds. The situation could have been more comfortable, but in the last round, Palmeiras lost 1:3 at home to Botafogo, suffering its eighth defeat of the season.

Disqualifications and injuries

Rocha is disqualified.

Interesting trends for betting

• Palmeiras have won three of their last four matches
• Palmeiras have not lost to Cruzeiro in their last seven matches - five wins and two draws

Probable line-up: Weverton - Caio, Reis, Gomez, Mike - Rios, Moreno, Anderson, Veiga, Estevao - Roni.