Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro

📍 Serie A, Brazil
🕒 Sunday 17th May, 01:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

Palmeiras sit 1st in the table after 12 games, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per home match this season. Cruzeiro are 11th after 13 games, averaging 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded on the road. Palmeiras have the stronger home record this season (9/10, 90%) against a Cruzeiro side who've won 5/10 away (50%).

Palmeiras have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games this season (6/10); Cruzeiro in 60% away (6/10). Palmeiras average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded at home, Cruzeiro 1.2 and 1.3 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Palmeiras in 60% of home games (6/10), Cruzeiro in 60% away (6/10). Palmeiras have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Cruzeiro in 80% of away games.

Palmeiras regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Cruzeiro are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals — Palmeiras have stayed under 4 goals in 100% of home matches, Cruzeiro in 80% of away fixtures. Both sides consistently keep the scoring tight.

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League Table

The full Serie A table for the 2026 season, with Palmeiras (1st) and Cruzeiro (11th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie A 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Palmeiras H 15 10 4 1 25:12 +13 34
2 Flamengo 14 9 3 2 27:12 +15 30
3 Fluminense 15 8 3 4 25:20 +5 27
4 São Paulo 15 7 3 5 21:16 +5 24
5 Athletico PR 15 7 2 6 20:16 +4 23
6 Bahia 14 6 4 4 20:18 +2 22
7 Vasco da Gama 15 5 5 5 21:21 0 20
8 Bragantino 15 6 2 7 17:18 -1 20
9 Coritiba 15 5 5 5 18:19 -1 20
10 Cruzeiro A 15 5 4 6 20:25 -5 19
11 Vitória 14 5 4 5 18:20 -2 19
12 Botafogo 14 5 3 6 26:27 -1 18
13 Corinthians 15 4 6 5 13:15 -2 18
14 Atlético Mineiro 15 5 3 7 18:21 -3 18
15 Internacional 15 4 6 5 16:16 0 18
16 Santos 15 4 6 5 21:22 -1 18
17 Grêmio 15 4 5 6 15:17 -2 17
18 Mirassol 14 3 4 7 16:20 -4 13
19 Remo 15 2 6 7 16:25 -9 12
20 Chapecoense 14 1 6 7 14:27 -13 9

Team Form

Palmeiras hold a clear edge in home form this season (90% wins), while Cruzeiro have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Palmeiras have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Cruzeiro in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Palmeiras have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Cruzeiro in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Palmeiras have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Cruzeiro in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 6 (0.6 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Palmeiras regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Cruzeiro are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Palmeiras win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Cruzeiro have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of away matches.

Corners Won

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Palmeiras (Home Form) Cruzeiro (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Palmeiras 1.7
Draw 3.6
Cruzeiro 5

Half Time Result

Palmeiras 2.3
Draw 2.2
Cruzeiro 5.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2
No 1.75

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.07
Over 3.5 3.75
Under 1.5 3.2
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.28

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3

Palmeiras Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 1.83

Cruzeiro Goals

Over 0.5 1.66
Over 1.5 4.33

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Acca odds (approx) 4.41
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Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro?

Under 3.5 Goals — Palmeiras have stayed under 4 goals in 100% of home matches, Cruzeiro in 80% of away fixtures. Both sides consistently keep the scoring tight.

Which team is likely to win, Palmeiras or Cruzeiro?

Palmeiras have a slight form edge at home (90% wins) over Cruzeiro on the road (50% wins) in Serie A. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro?

Mixed — Palmeiras have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Cruzeiro in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Serie A fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro?

Uncertain — Palmeiras have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Cruzeiro in 60% of away games in Serie A. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Palmeiras or Cruzeiro?

Palmeiras have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Cruzeiro's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro?

Possibly — Palmeiras regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Cruzeiro are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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