Cruzeiro vs Santos predictions, Mar 22, 2026

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As Cruzeiro MG prepares to host Santos FC in their upcoming Brazilian Serie A showdown on March 22, 2026, fans can expect a closely contested match at the Estádio Mineirão. Both teams enter the encounter with similar recent forms, having secured two victories out of their last five matches, suggesting a competitive edge on both sides.

Cruzeiro has shown resilience at home, leveraging their crowd support to enhance performance. Their tactical setup often focuses on a solid defense, looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Conversely, Santos FC has displayed a more fluid attacking style, with an emphasis on quick transitions and wing play. This could present challenges for Cruzeiro’s back line if Santos can maintain possession and create space.

Bookmakers currently favor Cruzeiro with odds of 1.81 for a home win, reflecting a predicted probability of 53.3% for them to secure the three points. The model suggests a final score of 1-0, indicating a tight match. However, with both teams capable of turning the tide, it’s crucial for bettors to consider the dynamic nature of soccer, where any outcome remains possible.

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Cruzeiro 52.3%

Draw 25.7%

Santos 22%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.82	3.55	4.15
	1.8	3.82	4.45	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

15.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Vasco da Gama – 3:3 11.03.26 Flamengo RJ – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0 08.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:0 28.02.26 Cruzeiro MG – Pouso Alegre FC – 1:0 25.02.26 Cruzeiro MG – Corinthians – 1:1

15.03.26 Santos FC – Corinthians – 1:1 10.03.26 Mirassol – Santos FC – 2:2 26.02.26 Santos FC – Vasco da Gama – 2:1 22.02.26 Grêmio Novorizontino – Santos FC – 2:1 15.02.26 Santos FC – Velo Clube – 7:0

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 19 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet and 13).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 2.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Santos may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Cruzeiro has had a series of home games.

In this match, Cruzeiro is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 27:23. (average 1.4:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 16:10. (average 1.6:1).

Latest Head To Head

07.12.25 Santos FC – Cruzeiro MG – 3:0 10.08.25 Cruzeiro MG – Santos FC – 1:2 14.09.23 Santos FC – Cruzeiro MG – 0:3 06.05.23 Cruzeiro MG – Santos FC – 2:1 23.11.19 Santos FC – Cruzeiro MG – 4:1

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Sao Paulo	6	5	1	0	10:3	7	16
2	Palmeiras	6	4	1	1	14:7	7	13
3	Fluminense	6	4	1	1	10:6	4	13
4	Bahia	5	3	2	0	6:3	3	11
5	Flamengo RJ	5	3	1	1	9:4	5	10
6	Coritiba	6	3	1	2	8:6	2	10
7	Corinthians	6	2	2	2	6:6	0	8
8	Bragantino	6	2	2	2	5:6	-1	8
9	Gremio	5	2	1	2	9:9	0	7
10	Athletico-PR	5	2	1	2	6:6	0	7
11	Vitoria	5	2	1	2	7:8	-1	7
12	Mirassol	5	1	3	1	8:8	0	6
13	Santos	6	1	3	2	9:11	-2	6
14	Chapecoense-SC	4	1	2	1	8:8	0	5
15	Vasco	6	1	2	3	8:10	-2	5
16	Atletico-MG	6	1	2	3	7:10	-3	5
17	Botafogo RJ	4	1	0	3	7:9	-2	3
18	Remo	6	0	3	3	6:11	-5	3
19	Cruzeiro	6	0	3	3	7:14	-7	3
20	Internacional	6	0	2	4	3:8	-5	2

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