Palmeiras suffered a massive hit in the title race after losing to Botafogo. However, distances are still short, especially considering what happened last season, so they should recover quickly against Cruzeiro.
The Verdão fought with the Fogao in a tense match but fell by a solitary goal from Tiquinho Soares.
The Black Beast is on the rise, and they recently beat Bragantino 2-1.
| Palmeiras 1.62 | Cruzeiro 5.6 | Draw Offs: 3.9 |
| When? | Saturday, July 20, 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm MT, and 5:00 pm PT |
| Where? | Allianz Parque |
| Where can I watch it? | Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix |
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
The defending champions and second in the table, the Paulistas come at a run of ten wins, three draws, and four losses, being three points behind the current leaders.
Abel Ferreira’s men had notched back-to-back wins at Botafogo but could not make three straight victories against O Fogo on Wednesday, falling to Artur Jorge’s men 1-0 in round 17.
Returning to their stomping ground should guarantee goals, as Ferreira’s men are on a six-match sequence of scoring against their opponents in São Paulo. Athletico Paranaense was the last to stop the second-placed side from scoring in the Brasileirão in a 2-0 defeat for the club seeking its third straight title.
Why Bet on Cruzeiro?
The visitors occupy sixth place and come from a three-match-winning streak on top of their nine wins, two draws, and five losses. Cruzeiro seeks to avoid becoming the eleventh side to fall short at Palmeiras this term, even if their dismal away record inspires little confidence.
While the Raposa’s last away match ended 2-0 in the in-form side’s favor, as they dispatched 10-man Grêmio, it was only their second in six travels. They currently sit sixth but are one point shy of the top four.
For a team that ended last season 14th, this year represents undoubted improvement since Seabra replaced Nicolas Larcamon in early April. They hope the keep alive their ambition to return to the Libertadores for the first time since 2018.
Final Betting Analysis: Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro
Palmeiras may have failed to win any of their opening three home fixtures this term, but they are on a roll in front of their supporters, notching six consecutive victories and keeping clean sheets in three.
That sequence should become seven against one of the division’s underwhelming travelers, so expect Cruzeiro to have a tough night as a visitor.
Go for a victory for the locals by 2-1.
Go for a victory for the Verdão at 1.62. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $62 for a total payout of $162.
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