Cruzeiro EC MGvsCeara SC CE

Recent Form and Team News

Cruzeiro EC MG is currently in a rebuilding phase, having recently faced Sao Paulo in a crucial match for their Brazilian Serie A campaign. Under Coach Jardim's guidance, the team is focusing on strengthening their squad and improving their standings. The recent sale of former striker Ronaldo's stake in the club has been a significant event, although it occurred earlier. Cruzeiro's upcoming fixtures against EC Bahia and Bragantino will be pivotal in determining their league position. The team has shown resilience, with a winning streak of three matches and a strong home record of 6-1-0 this season.

Ceara SC CE, on the other hand, has been active in the transfer market, recently acquiring Marcos Victor on loan from Bahia. Coach Léo Condé has led the team to a mixed set of results, with a win percentage of 60.61% from 33 matches. Ceara has played eight competitive matches this season, scoring an average of 1.75 goals per match but also conceding 1.88 goals per match. Despite recent victories against Fortaleza and Barbalha, Ceara has struggled with consistency, as evidenced by their draw against AD Confianca and a loss to Nautico PE.

Head-to-Head and Statistical Insights

Historically, Cruzeiro EC MG has had the upper hand in encounters with Ceara SC CE, winning four out of the last eight meetings. The most common result between these teams is a 1-0 victory for Cruzeiro, which has occurred three times. Cruzeiro's recent form is superior to Ceara's, with the former having a better performance in the last five matches. Cruzeiro has also been strong at home, having lost only one of their last five games against Ceara in all competitions.

Ceara SC CE has struggled to find the back of the net in recent away matches, failing to score in three out of their seven away games this season. This trend, coupled with Cruzeiro's solid defensive record at home, suggests that Ceara may find it challenging to score in the upcoming match.

Prediction and Betting Insight

Given Cruzeiro EC MG's strong home form and Ceara SC CE's inconsistency, particularly in away matches, the prediction leans towards a home victory for Cruzeiro. The likelihood of both teams scoring is low, considering Ceara's recent struggles in front of goal. Therefore, the predicted outcome is a home win for Cruzeiro EC MG, with both teams not scoring.