Are we again waiting for the total under? Prediction for the match Palmeiras v Cruzeiro 21.07.2024
Jack Read
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Sunday, July 21, the match of the 18th round of the Brazilian Serie A will be held between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro. The game will take place at the Allianz Park in São Paulo. The match will kick off at 02:00 CET. Dailysports analysts have prepared a forecast and betting tips for this meeting.
Palmeiras
Palmeiras currently sits second in the standings with 33 points after having won 10 matches, drawn three, and lost four of their 17 matches played. They are now three points behind Botafogo RJ after Palmeiras suffered a 0-1 away defeat against Botafogo RJ in their last match, which ended their four-match unbeaten run. In the defeat, Palmeiras had 53% ball possession and five shots on goal but failed to score any of their chances after falling behind in the 56th minute.
The hosts have been in impeccable home form, as they are currently on a six-match winning streak and have remained unbeaten in their eight matches. It is worth noting that the Palmeiras have scored at least two goals in each of their last six home matches.
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro heads into this clash with an incredible three-match winning streak. They currently sit 6th in the table with 29 points, having won nine matches, played two draws, and lost five of their 16 matches. Cruzeiro secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bragantino in their last Serie A match thanks to a late goal scored by Matheus Pereira in the 84th minute.
Cruzeiro have been poor with form when playing away from their home soil, as they recorded only one win, lost four, and played one draw in their last six matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Cruzeiro comes into this encounter in search of their first win at the Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo since 2018.
- Both teams have struggled in the face of goals in the last four meetings, with all matches ending in under 2.5 goals.
- Palmeiras have defeated Cruzeiro in four of their last five matches.
Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro prediction
The odds favor Palmeiras for a win as they battle to catch Botafogo RJ on top of the table, and we are backing them to win this match. I will pick the Under 2.5 goals option since only one of their last five meetings has produced Over 2.5 goals.
