Palmeiras VS Cruzeiro ( BETTING TIPS, Match Preview & Expert Analysis )
PREVIEW & TIPS FOR Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro
Palmeiras and Cruzeiro meet at Allianz Parque in a match for the 31st round of the Brasileirão Serie A. Cruzeiro won at home (3-1) last time they faced each other in this edition of the league on 09-07-2017. The history of direct matches played in this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 3 matches won 1 and drew 2. However, in the last match in this stadium, by the Brazilian Cup on 29-06-2017, the game ended in a draw by (3-3). The goals of the match were scored by Dudu (52 ‘and 61’) and Willian (65 ‘) for Palmeiras and Thiago Neves (6’), Robinho (19 ‘) and Alisson (31’) for Cruzeiro. In this match, the home factor could play a decisive role, as Cruzeiro has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
Palmeiras Team News
The home team is currently in 2nd place with 53 points, after 16 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, he won at home for Ponte Preta by (2-0). In the last match, he won away to Grêmio by (1-3). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games for the championship, Palmeiras recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, having won 16 points out of 30. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 30 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 12 times and only got 2 turns on the scoreboard. In the last 15 home games in this competition there are 1 highlights: he scored 10 of his 24 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).
Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Stats
Palmeiras has a great moment in this second round of the Brazilian Championship, and has been gaining important positions in the final stretch of the competition, having come from three consecutive victories and reached the vice-leadership, with six points less than its rival Corinthians. The biggest contender for this successful campaign has been the offensive sector, which is the best in the league, with forty-six goals scored in thirty games. Their defense also leaves no desire, since it was not leaked in seven confrontations before its fans. As principal, the São Paulo club has the fourth best campaign, and in this condition has not conceded a goal in two of the last four matches. For this game, the coach should not have big embezzlements, except for the midfielder Bruno Henrique, who is suspended.
Cruzeiro Team News
The visiting team is currently in 5th place with 47 points, after 13 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost out to Coritiba by (1-0). In the last match, lost at home to Atletico-MG by (1-3). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 8 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. In the last 10 out of the championship, Cruzeiro has recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, having won 16 points out of 30. In the matches played outside the league, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 ‘was 1-0, which occurred in 6 of his 15 matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away games there is a tendency towards few goals, since 7 of their last 15 matches by the competition finished with Less than 1.5 goals. In 30 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 11 times and only got 1 turn on the scoreboard. There are 1 periods highlighted in the last 15 matches played as a visitor to this competition: he suffered 8 of his 15 goals between minutes (31’-45 ‘).
Cruzeiro had a great campaign in the second round of the Brazilian Championship, but saw their income fall in the later rounds, and now comes from two consecutive defeats, which left the club a bit insecure inside the access group. The team enters the pitch a little shaken by losing at home the classic against Atletico Mineiro, in a game where he behaved well in offensive terms, but left something to be desired in defense. However, this sector is what has ensured the good performance of the team throughout the championship, as it is among the four less leaked. The mining club stands out for being the second most complete, although lacking precision, since the number of goals scored is not the best. As a visitor, Cruzeiro owns the sixth best campaign, having conceded only one goal in the last two games away from their dominions. The team will probably be set up in the 4-2-3-1, with Thiago Neves standing out in the offensive sector.
Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Predictions
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