Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 21/7/2024

Palmeiras
Form: LWDWWL

Palmeiras are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Botafogo in their last Serie A outing. Despite holding 57% possession and making 18 attempts on goal, only five were on target. Botafogo, with 16 attempts and seven on target, secured the win with a goal from Tiquinho Soares in the 56th minute.

Under Abel Ferreira’s management, Palmeiras have scored nine times in their last six matches but conceded seven goals. Their recent performance shows that Palmeiras:

• Remain unbeaten in their last five league encounters with Cruzeiro.
• Have not lost in their last six home league matches.

 

Cruzeiro
Form: WLLWW

Cruzeiro enter this match following a 2-1 victory against Red Bull Bragantino. They had 53% possession and 10 attempts on goal, with four on target. Gabriel Veron scored early in the 8th minute, and Matheus Pereira added another in the 84th minute. Despite Thiago Borbas scoring for Red Bull Bragantino in the 95th minute, Cruzeiro secured the win.

Cruzeiro’s defense has been solid recently, conceding only four goals in their last six games, while their offense has netted 10 goals. However, their away form against Palmeiras is poor, as they haven’t won in their last six league visits.

 

Head-to-Head

Looking at their last six head-to-head meetings since May 31, 2018, Palmeiras have won four matches, Cruzeiro one, and one match ended in a draw. Across these encounters, 11 goals were scored, with Palmeiras netting eight and Cruzeiro three, averaging 1.83 goals per game.

Their last league match was on December 7, 2023, ending in a 1-1 draw. Cruzeiro had 56% possession and 14 attempts on goal, with Nikão scoring in the 80th minute. Palmeiras managed eight attempts, with Endrick scoring in the 21st minute.

 

Prediction

We anticipate that Palmeiras will find the back of the net more than once against Cruzeiro, who might struggle to score. Our prediction is a 2-0 win for Palmeiras.

Our expert partners are predicting under 3.5 goals for this match.