Santos FC contra Cruzeiro

Expert Overview: Santos FC vs Cruzeiro

The upcoming match between Santos FC and Cruzeiro on December 7, 2025, promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have shown varying levels of performance throughout the season, making this matchup unpredictable. Santos FC, playing at home, has been known for their aggressive playstyle, which often results in high-scoring games. On the other hand, Cruzeiro has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, especially in away matches. The betting odds suggest a cautious approach to scoring predictions, with a significant emphasis on both teams not scoring in the first half and throughout the match. The likelihood of over 4.5 cards indicates a potentially intense and physical game.

Expert Predictions for the Match

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 92.00
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 70.00
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 70.20
• Over 4.5 Cards: 73.90
• Under 2.5 Goals: 66.00
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 66.20
• Over 1.5 Goals: 65.80
• Both Teams Not to Score: 62.00
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 62.00
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 63.80
• Over 5.5 Cards: 60.30
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 58.30

The odds suggest a cautious approach to scoring predictions, with a strong likelihood that neither team will score in the first half (92%). The possibility of over 4.5 cards (73.90) indicates an intense and physical game, which might disrupt the flow of play and impact scoring opportunities.

Average statistics show an expected total of around 3.56 goals (Avg. Total Goals), with Santos likely to score around 1.94 goals and concede approximately 2.42 goals (Avg. Conceded Goals). This suggests a competitive match where both teams will have opportunities to score.

The low probability of red cards (0.89) and an average of yellow cards (4.11) indicate that while there might be heated moments, the game is unlikely to see severe disciplinary actions that could significantly alter its course.