Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 2, 2025
One of the matches of the 11th round of the Brazilian championship will take place on Monday at the Mineirão Arena in Belo Horizonte, where local side Cruzeiro will host Palmeiras. Here’s a bet suggestion on the outcome of this clash with an attractive odds value.
Match preview
The Belo Horizonte club failed to live up to expectations on the international stage, having a disappointing campaign in the Copa Sudamericana — just one win in six group matches and only five goals scored. However, in the Brasileirão, the “Foxes” are showing a completely different side: a six-match unbeaten run has propelled them into the league’s top three.
Domestically, Nicolás Larcamón’s men look solid, especially at the back: just 7 goals conceded in 10 rounds. Meanwhile, their attack has been steady — 15 goals over that span underline their ability to grind out results in challenging matches.
Abel Ferreira’s squad continues to justify their status as title contenders on all fronts this season. “Verdão” not only dominated their Libertadores group with a perfect record, but also lead the Brasileirão, boasting a rock-solid defense — just 6 goals conceded in 10 matches.
Even after losing young talent Estevão, the team has enough depth and resources to keep up the pace. Notably, Palmeiras have been flawless on the road in the Brazilian league so far — 5 wins in 5 away games.
Probable lineups
- Cruzeiro: Lucas Aragão – Fagner, Jonathan, Ualas, Caio Prates – Matusalem Rickman, Mateus Gamarra – Mateus Pereira, Carlos Eduardo, Kenji – Luan Dias
- Palmeiras: Marcelo Lomba – Mayke Rocha, Bruno Fuchs, Mikael, Vanderlan – Richard Ríos, Aníbal Moreno – Estevão, Raphael Veiga, Mauricio – Flávio Lopes
Match facts and head-to-head
- Cruzeiro have conceded just 7 goals in 10 league matches.
- Palmeiras have won all 5 away games in the Brasileirão.
- In the last 5 head-to-head meetings, Palmeiras have claimed 4 wins and 1 draw.
Prediction
Two of the tournament’s most organized defenses go head-to-head, and defensive reliability could prove decisive in this encounter. With Abel Ferreira’s pragmatic approach and Cruzeiro’s cautious tactics against top opposition, a goal fest seems unlikely. Our pick — “Under 2.5 goals” at odds of 1.60.
