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Cruzeiro vs Santos

CRCruzeiroCruzeiro
2 — 1FT6 May 2023, 19:00 UTC
SASantosSantos
OverviewLineupsStatisticsStandingsEventsPlayersPredictionsFormInjuriesH2H
ScoreCruzeiro 2-1 SantosRoundRound 4VenueArena Independência

Key events

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SASantosSantos
  1. 21'
    Wesley
  2. Ângelo
    57'
  3. 62'
    Wesley
CRCruzeiroCruzeiro
FT 2–1

Predictions & odds

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Model outlook versus market-implied chances (overround removed from decimal odds). For entertainment and analysis only — not betting advice.

Model blend

Estimated outcome mix from Sportra's pre-match model

  • Cruzeiro45%
  • Draw45%
  • Santos10%

Prematch market

No prematch 1X2 odds snapshot available.

Live market

No in-play odds snapshot was captured for this match.

Venue

AIArena Independência
Arena Independência
Bello Harisanta · Brazil
Address
Avenida Ismênia Tunes, Bairro Horto
Surface
grass
Capacity
23018

Match

Bruno Arleu de Araujo
Round 4
Referee
Bruno Arleu de Araujo
Round
Round 4
Date
6 May 2023, 19:00 UTC

Competition

SLSerie A logo
Serie A
League · Brazil
Country
Brazil (BR)
Season
2023
Dates
2023-04-15 → 2023-12-03

Match statistics

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Cruzeiro created the clearer chances on xG (1.37 vs 1.11, Δ 0.26). Cruzeiro fired more attempts (10 vs 9 shots). Santos was more accurate in front of goal (44% on target vs 30%). Cruzeiro held more of the ball (55% possession).

Cruzeiro outperformed their xG by 0.6 goals (2 scored vs 1.37 xG).

Key metrics

Visual snapshot of possession, chance quality, and shooting.

Possession

55%55%45%45%

Expected goals (xG)

1.3755%1.1145%

Total shots

1053%947%

Shots on target

343%457%

Team form & competition

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CRCruzeiroCruzeiro CRU
Cruzeiro
Home
DDDWD
  • #14Position
  • 47Points
  • 11-14-13W-D-L
  • 35/32Goals F/A

Cruzeiro are 14th in Serie A with 47 points (11W, 14D, 13L), scoring 35 and conceding 32.

Best wins
3-0 / 0-4
Worst defeats
0-2 / 3-0

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?ImageCruzeiro

29 Apr 2023, 21:30 UTC

Serie A · 2023Round 3

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?ImageCruzeiro

29 Oct 2026, 22:30 UTC

Serie A · 2026Round 33
SASantosSantos SAN
Santos
Away
LLLDD
  • #17Position
  • 43Points
  • 11-10-17W-D-L
  • 39/64Goals F/A

Santos are 17th in Serie A with 43 points (11W, 10D, 17L), scoring 39 and conceding 64.

Best wins
4-1 / 1-2
Worst defeats
0-3 / 7-1

Previous match

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1 – 0FT
?ImageSantos

3 May 2023, 00:30 UTC

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vsNS
?ImagePalmeiras

28 Oct 2026, 22:30 UTC

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Head to head

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8Cruzeirowins
4Drawsmatches
8Santoswins

Recorded meetings: 20 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).

Highest scoring
Santos 4–2 Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro most goals
Cruzeiro 3–0 Santos
Santos most goals
Santos 4–1 Cruzeiro

Recent meetings

Santos?Image
4 – 1FT
?ImageCruzeiro

24 Nov 2019, 00:00 UTC

Serie A
Cruzeiro?Image
2 – 0FT
?ImageSantos

18 Aug 2019, 19:00 UTC

Serie A
Cruzeiro?Image
2 – 1FT
?ImageSantos

23 Sep 2018, 22:00 UTC

Serie A
Cruzeiro?Image
1 (3) - (0) 2PEN
?ImageSantos

15 Aug 2018, 22:30 UTC

Copa Do Brasil
Santos?Image
0 – 1FT
?ImageCruzeiro

1 Aug 2018, 22:30 UTC

Copa Do Brasil

Match headlines

Benjamin Pavard nearing possible stay at Inter as player attitude praised

Benjamin Pavard nearing possible stay at Inter as player attitude praised

sports.yahoo.com · …

Serie A side Inter had come close to signing Tottenham’s Cristian Romero but a deal for the Argentine hinged on the possible exit of Benjamin Pavard. While the Frenchman couldn’t…

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Aston Villa identify 26-year-old as surprise target after disappointing Serie A spell

Aston Villa identify 26-year-old as surprise target after disappointing Serie A spell

caughtoffside.com · …

Juventus striker Jonathan David has been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer. Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing the player, as per Gazzetta…

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Football Daily | Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time

Football Daily | Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time

theguardian.com · …

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!“You don’t do a documentary with a guy who wins nothing,” parps José Mourinho during the trailer for his shiny, new Netflix…

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🎥 Furacão in the title race? Top scorer sinks Santos, back in Z-4

🎥 Furacão in the title race? Top scorer sinks Santos, back in Z-4

sports.yahoo.com · …

Santos secured important qualification spots in the Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brasil.But it still hasn't managed the expected turnaround in the Brasileirão.Without Neymar, who…

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Cruzeiro reveal line-up against Mirassol

sports.yahoo.com · …

Cruzeiro are lined up to face Mirassol. The ball starts rolling at 11 a.m. this Sunday (9), at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.Prime Video will broadcast the Matchday 22 game of the…

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Wanted him to join Real: ex-Neymar adviser reveals wild story

sports.yahoo.com · …

Neymar’s career has been marked by highs and lows. The Brazilian reached his peak during his time at Santos and then, of course, at FC Barcelona. But as Neymar’s former advisor…

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Inter Weigh Romero Move as €50m Fee and Wages Pose Hurdles

sports.yahoo.com · …

Inter Milan are exploring the possibility of signing Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero, with the Argentine reportedly keen on a return to Serie A.According to…

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Without Neymar: see how Cuca should line up Santos against Athletico 🤨

sports.yahoo.com · …

WITHOUT NEYMAR, Santos could repeat their lineup for the match against Athletico in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.The star is suspended after picking up his third yellow card…

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