Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 06

Cruzeiro

W D W D D

14th place in Brazil Serie A

2-1

06/05/2023 19:00

Santos

W D D L L

17th place in Brazil Serie A

Brazil Serie A

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on May 06, 2023 (kick-off: 19:00) 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 for you.

Cruzeiro are currently 14th with 47 points after 38 matches.
Santos sit 17th with 43 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cruzeiro to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Cruzeiro, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Santos have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:00

2023-05-06

Cruzeiro vs Santos - Prediction & Odds

Cruzeiro

Santos

2023-05-06 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 06/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Palmeiras	70	38	20	10	8	64	33	31
02 Gremio (RS)	68	38	21	5	12	63	56	7
03 Atletico Mineiro	66	38	19	9	10	52	32	20
04 Flamengo	66	38	19	9	10	56	42	14
05 Botafogo RJ	64	38	18	10	10	58	37	21
06 Bragantino	62	38	17	11	10	49	35	14
07 Atletico Paranaense	56	38	14	14	10	51	43	8
08 Fluminense RJ	56	38	16	8	14	51	47	4
09 Internacional RS	55	38	15	10	13	46	45	1
10 Fortaleza	54	38	15	9	14	45	44	1
11 Sao Paulo	53	38	14	11	13	40	38	2
12 Cuiaba	51	38	14	9	15	40	39	1
13 Corinthians Paulista (SP)	50	38	12	14	12	47	48	-1
14 Cruzeiro	47	38	11	14	13	35	32	3
15 Vasco da Gama	45	38	12	9	17	41	51	-10
16 Bahia	44	38	12	8	18	50	53	-3
17 Santos	43	38	11	10	17	39	64	-25
18 Goias	38	38	9	11	18	36	53	-17
19 Coritiba PR	30	38	8	6	24	41	73	-32
20 America MG	24	38	5	9	24	42	81	-39

Head To Head

24/11/2019 00:00

Santos

4 - 1

Cruzeiro

BRA D1

18/08/2019 19:00

Cruzeiro

2 - 0

Santos

BRA D1

23/09/2018 22:00

Cruzeiro

2 - 1

Santos

BRA D1

15/08/2018 22:30

Cruzeiro

1 - 2

Santos

Copa do Brasil

01/08/2018 22:30

Santos

0 - 1

Cruzeiro

Copa do Brasil

27/05/2018 19:00

Santos

0 - 1

Cruzeiro

BRA D1

Cruzeiro

67%

Draw

Santos

33%

Cruzeiro Last 6 matches

25/04/2023 22:00

Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Nautico (PE) Copa do Brasil

23/04/2023 00:00

Cruzeiro 1 - 0 Gremio (RS) BRA D1

16/04/2023 19:00

Corinthians Paulista (SP) 2 - 1 Cruzeiro BRA D1

13/04/2023 22:00

Nautico (PE) 1 - 0 Cruzeiro Copa do Brasil

29/03/2023 22:00

Bragantino 2 - 3 Cruzeiro INT CF

19/03/2023 21:00

America MG 2 - 1 Cruzeiro BRA MG

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Santos

26/04/2023 22:00

Santos 1 - 0 Botafogo SP Copa do Brasil

23/04/2023 19:00

Santos 0 - 0 Atletico Mineiro BRA D1

20/04/2023 22:00

Santos 0 - 0 Audax Italiano CON CSA

16/04/2023 21:30

Gremio (RS) 1 - 0 Santos BRA D1

11/04/2023 22:00

Botafogo SP 0 - 2 Santos Copa do Brasil

05/04/2023 00:30

Blooming 0 - 1 Santos CON CSA

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Brazil Serie A

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Cruzeiro

Santos

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.37

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

6 (32%)13 (68%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

11 (58%)8 (42%)

Cruzeiro

Recent matches

Santos

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(16%)3 16(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cruzeiro

Santos

Shots

Cruzeiro

Total shots

14.21 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 3.82

Santos

Total shots

13.74 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 3.50

Cruzeiro Pass Santos

Total passes

7791

Avg. 410 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

6532

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cruzeiro

Played games

Santos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.26

7.47

142

Corners

5.00

20.95

398

Throw-ins

349

18.37

1.42

Offsides

1.53

2.89

GK saves

2.63

Cruzeiro

DISCIPLINARY

Santos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

2.74

0.11

0.21

13.11

249

Fouls

282

14.84

15.16

288

Tackles

332

17.47

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How We Build the Cruzeiro vs Santos Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Santos on 06 May 2023 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 Brazil Serie A 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.

Brazil Serie A 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 Brazil Serie A standings and the Brazil Serie A form table to understand exactly where Cruzeiro and Santos sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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