Last Updated on August 11, 2023 2:53 pm by Erwin Noguera
Matchday 19 of the Brasileirão features a duel between two historic teams in Brazilian soccer that are experiencing an irregular moment when Palmeiras receives Cruzeiro with the obligation for both sides to get the three points.
The Verdão lost their last outing 2-1 to Fluminense at the Maracanã, so they are in fourth place with 31 points, 13 behind leaders Botafogo.
The Raposa drew 0-0 at home in their last match, precisely against the Fogao, who are watching all their rivals from above. The Minas Gerais team is 11th with 24 points.
When:
Monday, August 14 at 6:00 pm ET in the Allianz Parque
Moneyline odds:
Palmeiras -175
Cruzeiro +475
Draw Offs:
+290
Where Can I Watch?
ViX, Premiere, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
Palmeiras seemed to have found the path to victory, beating Fortaleza and América Mineiro in the Brasileirão and Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores, but at the local level, bad results have returned.
The Verdão has just lost 2-1 to Fluminense at the Maracanã stadium, so today the possibility of disputing the title with Botafogo seems very distant unless the leader suffers a catastrophe in the results. The good news for the Paulistas is that they have scored in their last four matches in all competitions and that two of their stars, such as Rony and Raphael Veiga, are recovering their level.
With 33 goals scored, Palmeiras has the best offense in the Brazilian league, and their 17 goals against make them the third-best defense, but their inconsistency has cost them positions.
Coach Abel Ferreira has only one absentee: Colombian midfielder Eduard Atuesta.
Why Bet on Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro only returned to the Brazilian top flight this year, but a better performance was expected, as the team from Minas Gerais is currently 11th with 24 points, for now qualifying for the next Copa Sudamericana.
The Bestia Negra is coming from an important 0-0 draw with Botafogo, but it is already four games without a win. Cruzeiro’s last win was on July 8, a month ago, when they beat Vasco 1-0. Since then they have been blanked in three matches, while in the remaining one they drew 3-3 with Athletico Paranaense.
Of the teams that are qualifying for Conmebol tournaments next season, it is the second-worst offense with 19 goals, second only to Internacional de Porto Alegre (16).
The most important loss for coach Pepa is midfielder Ramiro, but he has not played since May 23.
Final Betting Analysis: Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro
Although Cruzeiro is coming off a draw at home to leaders Botafogo, the match at the Allianz Parque has a clear candidate to take all three points: Palmeiras, despite losing their last match at the Maracanã stadium.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Palmeiras as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -175, meanwhile Cruzeiro has +475 and the draw is +290.
The last match between these two clubs with Palmeiras at home ended in a 1-0 win for the Verdão, with Bruno Henrique’s goal. The last three meetings have ended in wins for the team of São Paulo. Cruzeiro hasn’t won a match against this rival since 2018, and it was 0-1 in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.
Go for a straight-for Palmeiras win in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -175, you will gain $57 for a total payout of $157.
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