The Brasileirão is on the last stretch, as we enter the penultimate matchday with many battles involving Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.
The Raposa is far from the relegation spots and the Copa Libertadores places. However, they have the chance to surpass Bahia for 7th place.
The Verdão took a massive hit in the title race after losing to Botafogo at the beginning of last week, but they are still alive in the fight.
Cruzeiro vs. Palmeiras betting odds and Info
| When? | Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 PM ET, 6:30 PM CST, 5:30 PM MT, and 4:30 PM PT |
| Where? | Estadio Mineirão |
| Where can I watch it? | Premiere and Fanatiz USA |
Why bet on Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro is in a chill moment to their season, as the 9th-placed team is close to locking a Copa Sudamericana spot after their 13 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses.
The Raposa is four points from Atlético Mineiro, the last team to be left outof an international competition spot at 13th place. There’s a small chance they could be reached, so at least one more win would be well-received in their quest for a quiet end to the season.
However, their next two rivals are Juventude and Palmeiras, teams with plenty to fight for that will be hungry for a victory. The team from Belo Horizonte comes from one win, two ties, and two defeats in the last five games.
Why bet on Palmeiras?
Palmeiras needs to recover quickly after their defeat to Botafogo. Their 21 wins, seven draws, and eight losses record has them second in the table with almost no chance of losing their spot at the top two, but their main goal is to revalidate their title, which would be the third in a row.
The Verdão has its back against the wall as losing a single point in the last two matches could mean the end. They come as favorites, but they also did so against Botafogo, and the team is not as solid as the visitor, with nine wins, five draws, and four defeats.
For that reason, we expect Palmeiras to go all out in these last two matches in order to keep themselves in the fight for a third straight title of the Brasileirão.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruzeiro vs. Palmeiras
In the last 41 matches between these two teams, Cruzeiro has 15 wins, Palmeiras 14, and there were 12 draws. However, the latest eight matches tell a different history, with five wins for the Verdão, one for the Raposa, and two draws. In fact, the team from Belo Horizonte hasn’twon since 2018.
Their last match ended in a 2-0 win for the locals at São Paulo.
It’s hard to believe that this version of Cruzeiro, far from its best level, can win against a team like Palmeiras which is bloodthirsty after its recent loss. We’ll go for a 0-2.
Go for a victory for the visitors at 3.7. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $270 for a total payout of $370.
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