Santos vs Cruzeiro: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 December

Betiball's prediction for Santos vs Cruzeiro on 07 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santos vs Cruzeiro preview before placing your bet.

Santos vs Cruzeiro: Starting Lineups Time : 07/12/2025 15:00

Santos
3 - 0
Finished
Cruzeiro
83' event Robson Junior / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
79' event Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
78' event Tomas Rincon / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
69' event Benjamin Rollheiser / Alvaro Barreal
69' event Gabriel Bontempo / Joao Schmidt Urbano
60' event Joao Schmidt Urbano
34' event Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
28' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
28' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
26' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
event 84' Murilo Rhikman / Walace Souza Silva
event 79' Keny Arroyo / Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves
event 79' Yannick Bolasie / Gabriel Barbosa
event 77' Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves Goal cancelled
event 65' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Rayan Lelis
event 65' Ryan Guilherme da Silva Pae / Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
event 55' Rayan Lelis
event 55' Gabriel Barbosa
83' event Robson Junior / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
event 84' Murilo Rhikman / Walace Souza Silva
79' event Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
event 79' Keny Arroyo / Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves
78' event Tomas Rincon / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
event 79' Yannick Bolasie / Gabriel Barbosa
69' event Benjamin Rollheiser / Alvaro Barreal
event 77' Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves Goal cancelled
69' event Gabriel Bontempo / Joao Schmidt Urbano
event 65' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Rayan Lelis
60' event Joao Schmidt Urbano
event 65' Ryan Guilherme da Silva Pae / Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
34' event Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
event 55' Rayan Lelis
28' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
event 55' Gabriel Barbosa
28' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
26' event Thaciano Mickael da Silva
Santos Santos
Substitutions
#32 Benjamin Rollheiser
#9 Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos
#49 Gabriel Bontempo
#7 Robson Junior
#8 Tomas Rincon
#12 Diogenes Vinicius da Silva
#29 Victor Hugo Gomes Silva
#2 Mayke Rocha Oliveira
#14 Luan Peres Petroni
#3 Joao Basso
#30 Vinicius Lira
#17 Gustavo Caballero
Santos Santos Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
19Shots8
7Shots on Goal4
8Fouls12
9Corner Kick3
12Free kick8
1Offside5
2Yellow card2
2Aerial8
4Save4
20Successful Tackles14
12Interceptions12
28Long pass13
3Assist0
6Successful center1
7Shots off goal2
2Hit The Post0
10Head Success10
5Blocked2
14Tackle12
6Dribbles13
9Throw-in8
439Passes389
116Attacks77
55Dangerous attacks28
6Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
17ShotsInsideBox1
2ShotsOutsideBox7
46DuelsWon44
2.05ExpectedGoals0.29
2.6xGOT0.26
39Touches In Opposition Box7
21AccurateCrosses8
36GroundDuelsWon34
10AerialDuelsWon10
12Clearances21
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#20 Ryan Guilherme da Silva Pae
#11 Yannick Bolasie
#99 Keny Arroyo
#35 Murilo Rhikman
#70 Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
#40 Rhuan Gabriel
#2 Kaua Moraes
#14 Mateo Gamarra
#44 Bruno Alves
#81 Otavio Costa
#56 Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira
#37 Cauan Baptistella
Commentary
84' Cruzeiro — substitution: Murilo Rhikman / Walace Souza Silva
83' Santos — substitution: Robson Junior / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
79' Santos — substitution: Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
79' Cruzeiro — substitution: Keny Arroyo / Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves
79' Cruzeiro — substitution: Yannick Bolasie / Gabriel Barbosa
78' Santos — substitution: Tomas Rincon / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
77' VAR review - Cruzeiro
69' Santos — substitution: Benjamin Rollheiser / Alvaro Barreal
69' Santos — substitution: Gabriel Bontempo / Joao Schmidt Urbano
65' Cruzeiro — substitution: Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Rayan Lelis
65' Cruzeiro — substitution: Ryan Guilherme da Silva Pae / Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
60' Goal! Joao Schmidt Urbano - Santos
55' Rayan Lelis - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
55' Gabriel Barbosa - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
34' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos - Santos receive a yellow card
28' Thaciano Mickael da Silva - Santos receive a yellow card
28' Goal! Thaciano Mickael da Silva - Santos
26' Goal! Thaciano Mickael da Silva - Santos

How We Build the Santos vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santos vs Cruzeiro on 07 December 2025 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.

Santos vs Cruzeiro Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santos's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cruzeiro'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 Santos and Cruzeiro sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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