Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 11/7/2024

Cruzeiro will visit Arena do Grêmio on Wednesday for a Serie A match against Grêmio.

Grêmio
Grêmio enters this match following a 0-0 draw with Juventude in their last Serie A game. In that match, Grêmio had 51% possession and 13 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Juventude, on the other hand, had 14 shots with 6 on target, with Gilberto, João Lucas, and Erick Farias having notable chances.

Grêmio’s recent games have typically been low-scoring, with fewer than three goals per game in five of their last six matches. During this period, Grêmio scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 5. However, this trend may not necessarily continue in the upcoming game.

Grêmio has remained unbeaten in their last two home league matches.

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro comes into this match after a 1-0 win against Corinthians in their last Serie A outing. In that match, Cruzeiro had 47% possession and 12 attempts on goal, with 5 on target. Matheus Pereira, Álvaro Barreal, and Gabriel Veron were the scorers for Cruzeiro. Corinthians had 15 shots on goal, with only 2 on target.

Under Fernardo Seabra’s management, Cruzeiro has scored 7 goals in their last six matches, conceding 7 in the same period.

Historically, Cruzeiro has struggled against Grêmio when playing away, failing to win in their last four league matches at Arena do Grêmio. Additionally, they haven’t secured an away win in their last five league games.

Head to Head
In their previous encounters since 08/05/2022, both teams have won 2 matches each, with 2 games ending in a draw. Across these meetings, a total of 12 goals were scored, with Grêmio netting 7 and Cruzeiro 5, averaging 2 goals per game.

Their last league clash was on 27/08/2023, where Grêmio defeated Cruzeiro 3-0. In that game, Grêmio had 40% possession and 10 shots on goal, with 4 on target, scoring through Luis Suárez, Felipe Carballo, and Pepê. Cruzeiro managed 6 shots, with only 1 on target.

Prediction
Both Cruzeiro and Grêmio are likely to create scoring opportunities, but it’s challenging to predict a clear winner. A draw seems probable, and we expect an evenly contested match with both teams scoring.

Our expert partners suggest betting on under 3.5 goals for this match.