Last Updated on June 24, 2023 12:33 am by Erwin Noguera
Among the many interesting games that the twelfth round of the Brasileirão will bring is the confrontation between Cruzeiro – which returned to the first division in 2023 – and São Paulo, which is still looking to reach the top four.
The Raposa is in 12th place, having won only 4 games, drawn two, and lost 5. The Paulistas are in 7th place and won 3 of their last 5 games. The recent moment favors the latter, but the games between these two teams always involve a lot of competition and unpredictability.
The team from Belo Horizonte will not play in the giant Mineirão stadium but will try to win the game to scare away the bad phase that it has been going through. The visitors have some difficulty winning their games away from home, but the team has been showing good organization under the command of coach Dorival Júnior.
When:
Saturday, June 24th – 08:00 pm ET at Estadio Raimundo Sampaio
Moneyline odds:
Cruzeiro +117
São Paulo +240
Draw offs:
+225
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Why Bet on Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro has not won for five games and lost to Fortaleza, in Mineirão, increasing the sporting crisis. Their last victory was in mid-May when they beat América Mineiro 4-0.
Since then, the team has struggled to win in the different competitions it has played. Pepa, the team’s Portuguese coach, is still trying to find the best formation that will allow them to attack aggressively and defend efficiently.
Despite the defeat against Fortaleza, at home, Cruzeiro did not play badly. The team created good opportunities but failed to materialize. This subtle improvement is an argument in favor of their victory over São Paulo.
Why Bet on São Paulo?
São Paulo started the season promisingly, surpassing previous editions, when they lost the first games and were close to the relegation zone. In the last round, when they played at home, they beat Athletico Paranaense by 2-1, reaching the seventh place and putting pressure on Fluminense – sixth place.
Coach Dorival Júnior’s team has played consistently, without conceding many goals and scoring goals against most opponents. Luciano and Calleri have been the highlights of the squad, but the team’s understanding has prevailed among the players.
The fans of São Paulo are excited, as it has been a long time since a team as vibrant and determined as this one has been seen. The positive results and the behavior of these athletes are a good argument for believing that they can beat Cruzeiro.
Final Betting Analysis: Cruzeiro vs. São Paulo
Cruzeiro and São Paulo are two giant teams in Brazilian football that always put on great shows. The Raposa will not play at Mineirão, their stadium, which may make São Paulo’s challenge a little less complicated.
In the last 20 clashes between them, the Paulistas won 12 times; while the team from Minas de Gerais only got 2 victories. We believe in the victory of São Paulo for this match.
If you put $100 into São Paulo’s win, you could get $240 back for a total payout of $340.
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