Gremio vs Cruzeiro Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 10th July 2024

Cruzeiro go up against Gremio on Wednesday for a Serie A meeting at Gremio's stadium.

Placed 18th in the table Gremio have amassed 11 points after 13 matches. On 23 points, Cruzeiro rank seventh with 13 matches played this season.

Although only separated by a few points, Cruzeiro will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Gremio are favoured to maintain the lead they currently hold on Cruzeiro in the Serie A standings.

Gremio scored six times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.6 goals a game. They conceded 15 and managed one clean sheets.

Cruzeiro are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 12 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.2 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of ten goals, and while Cruzeiro claimed five clean sheets, they conceded an average of one goals per match.

Gremio beat Cruzeiro by 3-0 in their most recent match, while Cruzeiro claimed a 1-0 win in the match prior to that.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Gremio Form

In their last three matches, Gremio beat Fluminense 1-0, drew 2-2 with Palmeiras, before losing 3-0 against Juventude. Gremio only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Serie A matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored five and conceded seven goals.

Gremio entered the season dreaming of medals, but find themselves far off track following a lousy run of form.

Cruzeiro Form

In their last three matches, Cruzeiro lost against Flamengo and Criciuma by 2-1 and 1-0, respectively, and beat Corinthians by 3-0. Cruzeiro claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Serie A. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by nine goals to three.

Ambitions are high for Cruzeiro, and winning the title is still possible, but they need to raise their level to achieve the highest prize.

Cruzeiro and Gremio are almost always cautious, when going toe-to-toe with each other, which makes under 2.5 goals the value bet on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro won five of their previous five encounters with opponents from the bottom six of the Serie A. They scored 11 and conceded two goals and collected 15 points. Gremio are looking at a record of three wins, two draws and eight defeats in the Serie A this season. Cruzeiro enjoy a record of seven wins, two draws and five defeats in the Serie A.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Squads

Gremio Squad

The 61-year-old coach of the home team, Renato Gaucho, 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:

Agustin Marchesin (0/8), Brenno (0/0), Caique (0/1), Rafael (0/4), Fabio (0/7), Geromel (0/5), Gustavo Martins (1/9), Jose Guilherme (0/0), Mayk (0/2), Nata (0/5), Reinaldo (1/7), Rodrigo Caio (0/0), Rodrigo Ely (0/9), Walter Kannemann (0/5), Wesley (0/0), Adilson (0/0), Dodi (0/11), Edenilson (1/10), Eduardo Queiroz (0/10), Everton (0/10), Felipe Carballo (0/7), Franco Cristaldo (3/13), Gustavo Gomes (2/12), Joao Pedro (0/9), Mathias Villasanti (0/6), Mila (0/0), Pepe (0/5), Ronald (0/0), Yeferson Soteldo (1/5), Alysson Edward (0/0), Andre (0/0), Cristian Pavon (1/10), Diego Costa (0/2), Jardiel da Silva (0/0), Jhonata Robert (0/0), Nathan (0/0), Nathan Ribeiro (0/12).

Cruzeiro Squad

Below is the full team squad of Cruzeiro. The manager Seabra will pick his starting XI against Gremio from these players:

Anderson (0/14), Gabriel Grando (0/0), Leonardo (0/0), Helibelton Palacios (0/1), Joao Marcelo (0/0), Kaiki (0/5), Lucas Oliveira (0/0), Lucas Villalba (0/6), Marlon (0/10), Neris (0/6), Pedrao (0/0), Wesley (0/1), William (2/13), Ze Ivaldo (0/12), Alvaro Barreal (1/10), Japa (0/4), Jose Cifuentes (0/3), Lucas Daniel Romero (0/12), Lucas Silva (1/14), Machado (0/5), Mateus Vital (1/6), Matheus Henrique (0/0), Rafael Bilu (0/0), Rafael Silva (3/8), Ramiro (0/13), Vitinho (1/10), Walace (0/0), Arielson (0/0), Arthur (1/11), Gabriel Veron (3/13), Joao Pedro (0/3), Juan Dinenno (0/0), Kaio Jorge (0/0), Marcelo Moreno (0/0), Matheus Pereira (5/13), Rafael Elias (1/5), Robert (0/10), Ruan Indio (0/0), Stenio (0/0), Viana Arthur (0/0).

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Team News

Gremio might be looking at five missing players for their upcoming assignment against Cruzeiro. Gremio have to alter their line-up, as both Yeferson Soteldo, Rodrigo Ely, Pepe, Everton and Gustavo Gomes get a day in the shade.

Cruzeiro have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Wednesday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Joao Marcelo and Jose Cifuentes can't be called upon by Cruzeiro, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Lineups

Gremio vs Cruzeiro H2H

Cruzeiro lost 3-0 against Gremio in their latest encounter. This served as pay back for the 1-0 defeat, Cruzeiro handed out in the match before. Gremio hold a 5-2-3 advantage over Cruzeiro from their latest matches, which is always good to look back on before their next meeting. In the most previous encounter, Gremio outclassed their coming opponent in a 3-0 win. The bookmakers have the hosts to win this match at best price odds of 13/10.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Results

Recent meetings between Gremio and visiting side Cruzeiro might have been action-packed, but not rich on goals. Backing under 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 3/5 with the bookies.

Gremio vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Reinaldo will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Cruzeiro hope Gabriel Veron can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

Gremio claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. Cruzeiro won two of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost five of the games in this run. Both teams scored in three of the last 10 home league matches for Gremio. Both teams also found the back of the net three times in the previous 10 league games away for Cruzeiro.

Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times. Gremio managed an average of 1.6 goals, with Cruzeiro averaging 0.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Gremio’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Cruzeiro played across all tournaments. They scored 1.2 times on average in the process.