Cruzeiro vs Santos FC predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 8th round of the Brazil Serie A, where  Cruzeiro will face Santos FC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium on 22 March at 15:00.

After a draw in their last game played, Cruzeiro is currently in 19º position in the tournament with 3 points, while Santos FC is currently in 14º position with 6.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Cruzeiro vs Santos FC.

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro comes from playing against Vasco da Gama and finished the match with a result of 3-3, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama, Cabuloso team achieved a 60% possession of the ball, with 6 shots on goal of which 3 were goals. The goals were scored by Néiser Villarreal, Christian and Japa.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Tite has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws y 1 defeat. Cruzeiro average number of goals per game is 1.0 goals, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 2 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Cruzeiro matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to score: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Santos FC

Santos FC, who visit Cruzeiro, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Corinthians, so the team coached by J. Vojvoda will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Santos FC and Corinthians, the Peixe team achieved 44% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Gabriel Barbosa.

Analysing the last 8 matches, J. Vojvoda's team has won 3, drawn 3 and lost 2. Santos FC average 2.0 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend, they have 4 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 16 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in Santos FC matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 7/8
• Matches conceding goals: 4
• First to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8

Cruzeiro vs Santos FC: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Cruzeiro vs Santos FC has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Brazil Serie A competition, in an event that took place at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira stadium on 07-12-2025 with the result of 3-0, with Santos FC winning.

The last 5 meetings between Cruzeiro and Santos FC have resulted in 2 wins for Cruzeiro, 3 wins for Santos FC. In those matches, Cruzeiro managed to score 7 goals, while Santos FC scored 10 goals against Cruzeiro.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 5/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals