Home - Cruzeiro MG
- Third-placed Cruzeiro MG (52 points from 27 games) have been the most consistent team in Serie A 2025, but according to our Cruzeiro MG vs Fortaleza CE prediction, their pair of recent draws (0-0 away to Flamengo and 1-1 at home to Sport Recife) may not inspire enough confidence to back them in the moneyline market at 1.55.
- Despite Cruzeiro MG’s dominance on home turf (W10, D2, L2 in 2025), they are short-priced favorites at 1.55 for this matchup against Fortaleza CE, who are 6.0 big long shots.
Away - Fortaleza CE
- Fortaleza CE has won 1, drawn 4 and lost 7 of their 12 away games in Serie A 2025.
- Fortaleza CE’s last two away results have been a win and a defeat and their recent performance is difficult to predict with three wins and two losses in the last five games, which should be factored into your Cruzeiro MG vs Fortaleza CE betting tips.
Head-to-Head
Cruzeiro MG have a dominant home record in Serie A 2025 ( W10, D2, L2 ), but have failed to win their last 2 at home against Fortaleza CE ( D1, L1 ).
Key Players
Kaio Jorge has the quality and pace to finish off the play in a 2-0 home win.
Betting Insights
- Cruzeiro MG are short-priced favorites at 1.55 and Fortaleza CE are 6.0 big long shots, which could influence this Cruzeiro MG vs Fortaleza CE betting tips section significantly.
- The under 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.7, which is slightly on the low side for a game that will probably be tight.
Prediction
- A cagey match is expected on Sunday as both sides are in need of a confidence boost and both are still trying to solidify their respective tactical identities.
- Cruzeiro MG are the more likely to do that as they have all the tools to play the same structured style every week, while Fortaleza CE are a work in progress under Palermo.
- There will be goals and Kaio Jorge has the quality and pace to finish off the play in a 2-0 home win.
