Cruzeiro vs Santos: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 March

Betiball's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on 22 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cruzeiro vs Santos preview before placing your bet.

Cruzeiro vs Santos: Starting Lineups Time : 22/03/2026 15:00

Cruzeiro
0 - 0
Finished
Santos
90+4' event Lucas Silva / Matheus Henrique
86' event Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Christian Roberto Alves Cardoso
83' event Matheus Pereira
70' event Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Neiser Villareal
70' event Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Keny Arroyo
12' event William de Asevedo Furtado
event 90+5' Alvaro Barreal Goal Disallowed - offside
event 85' Benjamin Rollheiser / Gabriel Vinicius Menino
event 85' Joao Schmidt Urbano / Gustavo Henrique
event 84' Tomas Rincon
event 81' Tomas Rincon / Christian Oliva
event 46' Thaciano Mickael da Silva / Moises
event 45+3' Gustavo Henrique
event 6' Alvaro Barreal
90+4' event Lucas Silva / Matheus Henrique
event 90+5' Alvaro Barreal Goal Disallowed - offside
86' event Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Christian Roberto Alves Cardoso
event 85' Benjamin Rollheiser / Gabriel Vinicius Menino
83' event Matheus Pereira
event 85' Joao Schmidt Urbano / Gustavo Henrique
70' event Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Neiser Villareal
event 84' Tomas Rincon
70' event Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Keny Arroyo
event 81' Tomas Rincon / Christian Oliva
12' event William de Asevedo Furtado
event 46' Thaciano Mickael da Silva / Moises
event 45+3' Gustavo Henrique
event 6' Alvaro Barreal
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#94 Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos
#9 Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento
#70 Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
#16 Lucas Silva
#81 Otavio Costa
#34 Jonathan Jesus
#23 Fagner Conserva Lemos
#36 Kaua Prates
#2 Kaua Moraes
#43 Joao Marcelo
#29 Lucas Daniel Romero
#77 Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Santos Santos
8Shots5
3Shots on Goal1
18Fouls16
6Corner Kick0
16Free kick18
5Offside4
2Yellow card3
31Aerial29
1Save3
7Successful Tackles10
7Interceptions8
24Long pass14
9Successful center1
4Shots off goal2
14Head Success16
1Blocked2
7Tackle10
9Dribbles6
25Throw-in22
478Passes320
134Attacks96
41Dangerous attacks19
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
1BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
5ShotsInsideBox1
3ShotsOutsideBox5
53DuelsWon57
1.11ExpectedGoals0.12
17Touches In Opposition Box4
24AccurateCrosses4
39GroundDuelsWon41
14AerialDuelsWon16
7Clearances34
Santos Santos
Substitutions
#16 Thaciano Mickael da Silva
#8 Tomas Rincon
#5 Joao Schmidt Urbano
#32 Benjamin Rollheiser
#1 Diogenes Vinicius da Silva
#98 Adonis Uriel Frias
#38 Rafael Gonzaga
#26 Joao Ananias
#2 Ze Ivaldo
#15 Willian Souza Arao da Silva
#49 Gabriel Bontempo
#7 Robson Junior
Commentary
90+5' VAR review - Santos
90+4' Cruzeiro — substitution: Lucas Silva / Matheus Henrique
86' Cruzeiro — substitution: Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Christian Roberto Alves Cardoso
85' Santos — substitution: Benjamin Rollheiser / Gabriel Vinicius Menino
85' Santos — substitution: Joao Schmidt Urbano / Gustavo Henrique
84' Tomas Rincon - Santos receive a yellow card
83' Matheus Pereira - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
81' Santos — substitution: Tomas Rincon / Christian Oliva
70' Cruzeiro — substitution: Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Neiser Villareal
70' Cruzeiro — substitution: Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Keny Arroyo
46' Santos — substitution: Thaciano Mickael da Silva / Moises
45+3' Gustavo Henrique - Santos receive a yellow card
12' William de Asevedo Furtado - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
6' Alvaro Barreal - Santos receive a yellow card

How We Build the Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on 22 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cruzeiro vs Santos Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cruzeiro's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Santos's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cruzeiro and Santos sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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