Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro - 21/07/24

Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Preview

Preview

The 18th round of the Brazil Serie A kicks off on Sunday, July 21st, with a highly anticipated match between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro at Allianz Parque. The home team, Palmeiras, led by coach Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira, will look to capitalize on their strong form in recent matches.

Palmeiras currently sits second in the Serie A standings with 33 points, having taken 10 points from their last five games. In their previous match against Botafogo away, they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat. However, at home, Palmeiras has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring an average of 2.33 goals per game and conceding just 0.33.

Cruzeiro, under the guidance of coach Fernando Seabra, will aim to cause an upset on the road. They currently occupy sixth place in the league table with 29 points, having taken nine points from their last five matches. In their previous outing against Bragantino at home, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

The head-to-head record between these two teams suggests Palmeiras has the upper hand, with four wins and one draw in their last five encounters. The most recent meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 stalemate on December 7th, 2023, at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

Bet

Considering the performance and goals stats of both teams, I would recommend a Home Win for Palmeiras at odds of 1.65. With their impressive form at home and Cruzeiro's struggles on the road, scoring an average of just one goal per game away from home, Palmeiras seems to have the edge in this encounter. Additionally, their strong defensive record at home, conceding only 0.33 goals per game, makes them a solid bet for victory.