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Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Cruzeiro play host to Corinthians at the Mineirão Stadium on Sunday. Raphael Laruccia’s men are one of just five sides yet to taste victory away from home in the league and will be looking to end this dry spell.
Cruzeiro continue to struggle for results as they suffered a 1-0 loss against 10-man Criciuma at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse last Thursday.
Fernando Seabra’s side have now lost three of their last four matches — conceding seven goals and scoring four — with a 2-0 victory over Athletico Paranaense on June 26 being the exception.
With 20 points from 13 matches, Cruzeiro are currently eighth in the Serie A table, level on points with ninth-placed Fortaleza.
Corinthians, on the other hand, returned to winning ways last time out when they edged out Vitoria 3-2 at the Estádio Manoel Barradas on Friday.
Before that, Laruccia’s men were on a seven-match winless run, losing three and claiming four draws since the start of June.
Corinthians have picked up 12 points from their 14 matches to sit 17th in the league table, level on points with 16th-placed Vitoria.
Cruzeiro vs Corinthians Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 18 wins from the last 42 meetings between the sides, Corinthians hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Cruzeiro have picked up two fewer wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on eight occasions.
- Corinthians have failed to win their last seven competitive away matches versus Cruzeiro, losing four and claiming three draws since a 1-0 victory in May 2015.
- Cruzeiro have won their last seven home games across all competitions, scoring 14 goals and keeping four clean sheets since a 3-3 draw with Alianza Lima on April 12.
- Corinthians are yet to win a Serie A away game this season, losing five and claiming two draws in their seven matches so far.
Cruzeiro vs Corinthians Prediction
Corinthians have struggled to get going on their travels and are in for a tough 90 minutes against a Cruzeiro side who have won their last seven home games. We predict a cagey affair at the Mineirão Stadium, with the hosts claiming all three points.
Prediction: Cruzeiro 2-1 Corinthians
Cruzeiro vs Corinthians Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Cruzeiro to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Corinthians last seven matches)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been five or more bookings in five of the last seven clashes between the teams)
