Verdict: Cruzeiro win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to extend on their title charge in the early hours of Monday, Cruzeiro will welcome a struggling Bragantino to Minas Gerais.
Cruzeiro
Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in another eye-catching performance as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at Bahia, Cruzeiro are in the midst of what has been a sensational run of form. Getting the weekend’s fixtures underway sat in silver medal position and just three points adrift of leaders Flamengo, the Foxes have rightfully received a string of public praise from across South America. With the mood around Minas Gerais at a red-hot high, Leonardo Jardim’s men will certainly be smelling another golden opportunity here. Booking their Copa do Brasil semi-final ticket at a canter earlier in the month as they secured a thumping 4-0 aggregate win against Atletico-MG, Cruzeiro have won all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions. Likewise, the Serie A title contenders have won all of their last three straight domestic showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 5-1.
Cruzeiro Team News
Not featuring since the end of July, Cruzeiro will once again be without former Corinthians defender Fagner here. However, serving respective domestic suspensions last week, the duo of Eduardo and Lucas Silva will return to Jardim’s squad.
Coming off the bench and finding the net against Bahia last time out, Bournemouth loanee Luis Sinisterra could be handed a full recall. However, notching 15 Serie A strikes this season, ex-Juventus starlet Kaio Jorge will play a leading role in the final third.
Bragantino
As for the visitors, wile Cruzeiro might be enjoying what has become a record-breaking flurry, Bragantino have come free-falling down the Serie A standings and have the feel of a squad desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost. Signing off August with a woeful 4-1 drumming at the hands of Botafogo, Fernando Seabra’s side have registered just a single win from any of their previous 12 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to July 13th. Watching their respective Copa do Brasil campaign come to an end last month as they slumped to a 3-0 aggregate defeat against Botafogo, Monday’s guests have also gained a real unwanted reputation for their glaring issues on the road. In fact, Bragantino have lost all of their last six straight showdowns away from the Cícero de Souza Marques by an aggregate score of 13-3.
Bragantino Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Bragantino will travel to Minas Gerais without the like of Eduardo Santos, Juninho Capixaba and one-time Internacional youngster Praxedes here.
Finding the net against Sport Recife last week and now finding the net in two of his previous three Serie A appearances, veteran marksman Eduardo Sasha will spearhead Bragantino’s charge in the final third. Completing a permanent switch from Penarol ahead of the 2025 campaign, Guzman Rodriguez will start at the back.
Cruzeiro vs Bragantino Key Factors to Consider
- Cruzeiro have won all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions.
- Likewise, the Foxes have won all of their previous three straight domestic showdowns on home soil by an aggregate score of 5-1.
- Bragantino have registered just a single win from any of their previous 12 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to July 13th.
- Monday’s guests have lost all of their last six straight showdowns away from the Cícero de Souza Marques by an aggregate score of 13-3.
- Cruzeiro have registered back-to-back clean sheets in Minas Gerais for the first time since May.
Conclusion
Enjoying what has been a dominant recent flurry and winning all of their previous five straight appearances, Cruzeiro will certainly be smelling another golden opportunity here. Winning all of their last three consecutive matchups in Minas Gerais by an aggregate score of 5-1, the title contenders will meet a Bragantino squad who have gained quite the reputation for their glaring issues on the road. With Monday’s guests losing their previous six straight showdowns away from the Cícero de Souza Marques, we are expecting what should be a routine home victory.
Verdict: Cruzeiro win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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