Estadio Urbano Caldeira · Analysis updated 04:35 UTC
Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.38 expected goals for Santos and 1.45 for Cruzeiro, a combined total of 2.83. That distribution gives Cruzeiro the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 54% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws roughly 61% of the time.
Model pick
Cruzeiro or Draw
64.2% probability
Expected goals
1.38 – 1.45
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
61%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
64%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.8%
- 0–18.6%
- 1–28.6%
- 1–08.2%
- 2–18.1%
Why the model likes this
Santos home form
8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 10 meetings.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Cruzeiro to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 36% / 25% / 39% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.38 goals for Santos and 1.45 for Cruzeiro, a combined 2.83 — an open game on paper.
Recent form
Santos
- 2026-08-13T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Macara · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-09T21:30:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Paranaense · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-08-05T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Remo · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Remo · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-07-29T00:30:00.000Z · H vs UCV · 4-2 (W)
Cruzeiro
Head-to-head
- 2026-03-22T19:00:00.000Z · Santos 0-0 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2025-12-07T19:00:00.000Z · Santos 3-0 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2025-08-10T21:30:00.000Z · Santos 2-1 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2023-09-14T22:00:00.000Z · Santos 0-3 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2023-05-06T19:00:00.000Z · Santos 1-2 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2019-11-24T00:00:00.000Z · Santos 4-1 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2019-08-18T19:00:00.000Z · Santos 0-2 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2018-09-23T22:00:00.000Z · Santos 1-2 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
- 2018-08-15T22:30:00.000Z · Santos 2-1 Cruzeiro (Copa Do Brasil)
- 2018-08-01T22:30:00.000Z · Santos 0-1 Cruzeiro (Copa Do Brasil)
Serie A table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 48 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 38 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 33 |
| 6 | Bahia | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| 8 | Corinthians | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 30 |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 27 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -11 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 25 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 16 | Internacional | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -6 | 22 |
| 18 | Vasco DA Gama | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 22 |
| 19 | Remo | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -10 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | -23 | 10 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.