Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 4th July 2024
Cruzeiro go up against Criciuma on Thursday for a Serie A meeting at Criciuma's stadium.
Criciuma are number 13 in the table on 13 points after 11 matches. Cruzeiro rank as number 7 with 20 points after 12 matches played.
We are bound to see an exciting game on Thursday as both Criciuma and Cruzeiro are looking to add some much-needed points to their respective accounts.
Criciuma step into their next home match on Thursday having scored a nice average of 1.7 goals in ten matches. They managed a total of 17 goals, while also allowing 18 goals against. That is an average of 1.8 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet one times in those matches.
Cruzeiro scored 12 goals, conceded 13 and managed four clean sheets in their previous ten matches.
Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Criciuma played against Cruzeiro. It finished 3-1 in a great match between the pair.
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Criciuma Form
Criciuma recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Botafogo RJ 2-1. They were then defeated 2-1 against Sao Paulo, before drawing 1-1 against Internacional. Criciuma claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Serie A, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored nine and conceded 12 goals.
Dreaming of the Serie A title, Criciuma are currently too far behind budget, so to speak, to seriously stake a claim at first place.
Cruzeiro Form
It is all or nothing with Cruzeiro following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 4-1 in an encounter with Bahia to which, they replied by beating Athletico Paranaense2-0. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 2-1 against Flamengo. Cruzeiro managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Serie A. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 11 time and letting in three.
Cruzeiro were spoken of as contenders for a title, but current form has them running a little behind in the Serie A.
Criciuma and Cruzeiro looks like an equal pairing, and since it's difficult to separate one from the other currently, we wouldn't be surprised by a draw.
Criciuma claimed three wins, four draws as well as four defeats in the Serie A this season. Cruzeiro have a record of six wins, two draws and four defeats in the Serie A.
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Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Stats
- In 12 of the last 13 matches Criciuma played in the Serie A, both teams scored
- Criciuma have scored in 25 of the last 27 home matches
- Criciuma have conceded in 25 of the last 27 matches in the Serie A
- Criciuma have scored in the last 13 matches in a row in the Serie A
- In the last 7 matches in a row Criciuma played, both teams scored
- In 18 of the last 20 Cruzeiro away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Cruzeiro away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Cruzeiro matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Cruzeiro away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Cruzeiro have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Squads
Criciuma Squad
The 50-year-old coach of the home team, Claudio Tencati, will select the lineup against Cruzeiro from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season:
Alisson (0/4), Gustavo (0/8), Kaua Moroso (0/0), Matheus Teixeira (0/0), Claudinho (1/11), Guilherme Silva (0/0), Jonathan (0/7), Maia (0/0), Marcelo Hermes (1/10), Miguel Trauco (1/7), Rodrigo Fagundes (0/10), Thiago Mina (0/0), Tobias Figueiredo (1/6), Wilker Angel (0/3), Allano (0/5), Eliedson Eliedson (0/1), Erick Garcia (0/0), Fabricio Maceda (0/0), Fellipe Mateus (2/6), Higor Meritao (1/8), Joao Carlos (0/2), Leonardo Goncalves (0/0), Marquinhos (0/10), Mateo Barcia (0/4), Newton (1/6), Ronald (0/0), Yannick Bolasie (1/10), Yerson Candelo (0/2), Arthur Caike (3/11), Barreto (2/11), Eder (0/9), Eduardo Melo (0/0), Felipe Vizeu (0/2), Matheusinho (0/0), Renato Kayzer (1/11).
Cruzeiro Squad
Listed below is the full squad of Cruzeiro players that the manager Fernando Seabra will choose from for the upcoming game:
Anderson (0/12), Gabriel Grando (0/0), Leonardo (0/0), Helibelton Palacios (0/0), Kaiki (0/4), Lucas Oliveira (0/0), Lucas Villalba (0/5), Marlon (0/9), Neris (0/5), Pedrao (0/0), Wesley (0/1), William (2/12), Ze Ivaldo (0/10), Alvaro Barreal (0/8), Japa (0/4), Jose Cifuentes (0/3), Lucas Daniel Romero (0/10), Lucas Silva (1/12), Machado (0/4), Mateus Vital (1/5), Rafael Bilu (0/0), Rafael Silva (3/8), Ramiro (0/11), Vitinho (1/8), Arielson (0/0), Arthur (1/9), Gabriel Veron (2/11), Joao Pedro (0/3), Juan Dinenno (0/0), Marcelo Moreno (0/0), Rafael Elias (1/5), Robert (0/8), Ruan Indio (0/0), Stenio (0/0), Viana Arthur (0/0).
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Team News
Criciuma could be looking at four players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Cruzeiro. Criciuma have to alter their line-up, as both Wilker Angel, Ronald, Marquinhos and Renato Kayzer get a day in the shade.
At the time of writing, Cruzeiro just have two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match this coming Thursday. Jose Cifuentes and Ze Ivaldo sit this one out for Cruzeiro, serving a suspension instead of travelling to meet Criciuma.
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Lineups
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro H2H
The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-1 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest this coming Thursday? Cruzeiro seem to have a bit of a love affair with Criciuma, as they have beaten them six times in last eight encounters. The bookies have Cruzeiro to win this match at best price odds of 17/11.
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Results
In the last eight matches between Criciuma and Cruzeiro over 2.5 goals came out two times. Odds on at least three goals are at 7/5 with bookies.
Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips
Criciuma won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Criciuma's stadium. They drew four and lost three as well, while Cruzeiro won two of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost four. Cruzeiro should be able to score at least once this coming Thursday, as Criciuma failed in keeping a single clean sheet in the last 10 outings at Criciuma's stadium. The visitors managed five clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings away from home.
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the last eight encounters between these two teams. Criciuma managed an average of 1.15 goals, with Cruzeiro averaging 2.38 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet six times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Criciuma, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Cruzeiro's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.