Santos won 2-1 at home to Cruzeiro, and they got there by sheer volume. The hosts piled up 31 shots to Cruzeiro's nine and still needed every one of them, because the visitors carried the sharper openings all evening.
Santos 2:1 Cruzeiro — Match Report
First half2 - 0
- 32
- 45W. Gassova Ribeiro Teixeira
- 45 + 5(Yellow card)
Second half0 - 1
- 65(Yellow card)
- 75J. Costa
- 79J. Marcelo(Yellow card)
- 81
- 82(Yellow card)
- 90 + 4(Yellow card)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Santos vs Cruzeiro?
Santos 2-1 Cruzeiro (Brasileiro Série A).
Who scored?
Benjamín Rollheiser (28') for Santos; Fabrício Bruno (own goal) (32') for Santos; Matheus Pereira (90', assist Luciano Rodriguez) for Cruzeiro.
Was Santos's win deserved?
Yes — Santos were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Santos vs Cruzeiro?
Yellow cards: Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro); Everton (Santos); João Marcelo (Cruzeiro); Gabriel Brazão (Santos); Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro).
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Head to Head meetings
Santos – Cruzeiro
Santos
Cruzeiro
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 2  |
Scored goals | 8 | 7 |
Average per game | 1.33 | 1.17 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-3 |
Form
Santos
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Cruzeiro
- 5Matches
- 10Goals
- 2Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Standings
Santos – Cruzeiro
Best statistical picks
Santos – Cruzeiro
Both teams scored in 9 of the last 9 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.30 | 2.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Santos
Santos carry a three-game unbeaten run and home advantage into this one, but Cruzeiro sit sixth with a six-point buffer and look the steadier side. CheckLive's read gives Santos a narrow 59% lean — closer than the table suggests, and not a commanding edge.
Both teams to score — Yes1.67
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56.9
56.3
CheckSkill
57.5
57
CheckMental
69
69
CheckLive total65.4 vs 59.2+6.2Santos: 59.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.4
More match signals
Santos or draw60%1.50
Home win — Santos56%2.75
Under 2.552%1.95
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Santos and Cruzeiro?
Santos are the narrow pick at home, holding a 59% lean in CheckLive's model, but the edge is slim. Cruzeiro sit sixth and look level on form, so this is close.
Are Santos or Cruzeiro in better form?
Both sides are in average form: Santos have two wins, two draws and a loss in five; Cruzeiro have two wins, a draw and two losses. Little separates them.
Will both teams score at Santos vs Cruzeiro?
Both teams scoring looks plausible given the sides' recent games, but with Santos lean and a 2-1 projection, backing over 2.5 goals carries some risk. It is a coin-flip call.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 3.30 | 2.50 |