Santos FC vs Cruzeiro predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Cabuloso, having lost their last match against Atlético Mineiro, travel to Santos, São Paulo with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 27th round of the Brazil Serie A,  Santos FC will face Cruzeiro at Estádio Urbano Caldeira stadium on 13 September at 00:00.

After a draw in their last game played, Santos FC is currently in 14º position in the tournament with 29 points, while Cruzeiro is currently in 6º position with 39.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Santos FC vs Cruzeiro.

Santos FC

Santos FC comes from playing against Palmeiras and finished the match with a result of 0-0, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Santos FC and Palmeiras, Peixe team achieved a 64% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Cuca has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws y 2 defeats. Santos FC average number of goals per game is 0.9 goals, while they concede an average of 0.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 2 consecutive clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Santos FC matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 2/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-1 defeat against Atlético Mineiro, and travel to the Estádio Urbano Caldeira stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Santos FC.

In that match between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro, the Cabuloso team achieved 38% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Kaio Jorge.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Jorge Artur's team has won 3, drawn 2 and lost 3, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. Cruzeiro average 1.5 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend, they have 8 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 12 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Cruzeiro matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 8/8
• Matches conceding goals: 8
• First to score: 5/8

Santos FC vs Cruzeiro: 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 Santos FC vs Cruzeiro 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 Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium on 22-03-2026 with the result of 0-0, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Santos FC and Cruzeiro have resulted in 2 wins for Santos FC, 2 wins for Cruzeiro, and 1 draw. In those matches, Santos FC managed to score 6 goals, while Cruzeiro scored 6 goals against Santos FC.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals