Last Updated on July 14, 2023 10:59 pm by Erwin Noguera
Two teams, two different moments, and a single goal: to achieve victory. Cruzeiro will receive Coritiba in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão, at the Estadio Raimundo Sampaio, located in the city of Belo Horizonte.
In ninth place, and struggling to get closer to the top positions, the Raposa knows that this is a great opportunity to win, as it faces a team that has been in the relegation zone since the start of the championship.
The Coxa won the last two matches but remained in the relegation zone. This match against Cruzeiro, away from home, will be excellent to understand the real intentions of this team throughout the Brazilian championship.
When:
Sunday, July 16th – 10:00 am ET at the Estadio Raimundo Sampaio
Moneyline odds:
Cruzeiro -158
Coritiba +420
Draw offs:
+290
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Why Bet on Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro beat Vasco, away from home, in the last round and won three important points. Playing against a team in sheer desperation is never easy. This scenario will be repeated against Coritiba, but the Dark Blue will play in front of their fans, which can be a positive factor for the Minas de Gerais team.
Marlon is the main highlight of the team, whose game model is to maintain an organized defense and quickly counterattack his opponent. Striker Bruno Rodrigues has also been one of the highlights.
Cruzeiro played in the second division last year and got the promotion a few rounds in advance. The team was expected to face more difficulties this year, but the planning of the board and the coaching staff seems to have been effective. They hired good names for the squad, such as striker Gilberto and midfielder Mateus Vital.
Why Bet on Coritiba?
Coritiba had, probably, one of the worst starts to the season in its history and in the history of the Brasileirão. In 12 games, they won none. However, they come from two straight victories, so the recent moment cheers up the fans.
The Green beat Goiás and América Mineiro in the last rounds, mainly using the finishing power of striker Alef Manga, who manages to create danger in completely unexpected situations.
To surprise Cruzeiro, they will need the same competence they have shown in the last few games and a little more: a small dose of luck.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruzeiro vs. Coritiba
This match is harder to predict than we may think. Yes, Cruzeiro is the bigger team and will play at home. However, even if they are fighting for totally different things than Coritiba, they still are an irregular bunch. Irregularity is an open door for teams on the rise, and that is exactly what the Coxa is.
Two humble wins are all that the visitors needed to break their awful start of the season and position themselves three points from salvation. The Raposa is a dangerous team, but it is not too strong at home. We’ll go for the surprise: a 2-1 win for Coritiba.
Go for a victory for the visitors at +420. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $420 for a total payout of $520.
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