Cruzeiro MG (home)
- Cruzeiro MG have picked up 3 points from their opening six Serie A 2026 matches and currently occupy 19th position.
- They have gone unbeaten in two at Estadio Mineirao, although both matches have ended all square.
- His side play patient soccer, with selective pressing and a focus on transitions, and have conceded an average of 2 goals per game at home.
Santos FC Sao Paulo (away)
- Santos FC Sao Paulo have fared slightly better than their hosts with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their first five matches, leaving Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s side 14th with six points.
- They are set up to press the ball and try and dominate the opposition in their own half, although they have found things tough on the road so far, losing two and drawing one of their three away matches, conceding 2.67 goals per game on average.
Head-to-Head
- Cruzeiro MG have drawn their last two home matches.
- Santos FC Sao Paulo have drawn their last two matches 2-2 and 1-1.
Key Players
Gabriel Barbosa has scored three of Santos’ last five goals , so he will be the focus of their attacking play again on Sunday, but they may not have enough about them to get all three points.
Betting Insights
The odds on a draw on Sunday are a little rich at 3.15 , but both teams to score at 1.77 looks like a good deal given the nature of the two sides and their recent results.
Prediction
This should be another tight matchup between two teams who won’t be able to get away from each other, but I think both will get on the scoresheet and the game could be heading for another draw .
