Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Prediction and Betting Tips | July 3rd 2024

Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Criciuma and Cruzeiro go head-to-head at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Wednesday. Fernando Seabra’s Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last seven games against the hosts since August 2013 and will be looking to extend this 11-year run.

Criciuma failed to return to winning ways on Sunday as they could only salvage a 1-1 draw against Internacional on home turf.

This came after a 2-1 defeat against Sao Paulo at the Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo on June 28, which saw their two-match winning run come to an end.

With 13 points from 11 matches, Criciuma are currently 13th in the Serie A table, level on points with 14th-placed Cuiaba.

Cruzeiro, on the other had, continue to struggle for results on the road as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Flamengo at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday.

Seabra’s side have now gone four consecutive away games without a win, picking up one point from a possible 12 since May’s 1-0 victory at Atletico Goianiense.

With 20 points from 12 matches, Cruzeiro are currently seventh in the league table, level on points with eighth-placed Fortaleza.

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Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• This will be the 12th meeting between Criciuma and Cruzeiro. With seven wins in their previous 11 meetings, Cruzeiro have been the dominant side in this fixture, while Criciuma have picked up four wins in that time.
• Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last seven games against Cláudio Tencati’s men, claiming four wins and three draws since August 2013.
• Criciuma have won just one of their last eight home games across all competitions while losing three and picking up four draws since the start of April.
• Cruzeiro have lost all but one of their last four away matches, with a goalless draw at Vasco da Gama on June 16 being the exception.

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Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Cruzeiro have enjoyed the better of this fixture and will fancy themselves against Criciuma, who have struggled for results on home turf. However, their current form on the road is nothing to write home about and we predict Seabra’s side will be held to a share of the spoils.

Prediction: Criciuma 1-1 Cruzeiro

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Criciuma vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of their last seven meetings)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have also been at least five bookings in five of the last seven clashes between the two sides)