- Cruzeiro are unbeaten at home in this campaign, winning five and drawing one.
- Grêmio have gone five matches unbeaten in all competitions.
- Grêmio have only failed to score in one of their last five away games.
Heavyweights clash in Belo Horizonte
These two heavyweights of Brazilian soccer meet on Sunday in a clash of contrasting styles. This Cruzeiro MG vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS prediction focuses on how Cruzeiro are an extremely well-drilled side, with an experienced Brazilian manager at the helm. Their manager has an uncanny ability to control the pace of the game and his team are usually better than any opponent in maintaining structure and discipline.
Grêmio are far more dynamic and positive, a team full of energetic midfielders and forwards who like to press opponents and put them under pressure. Their manager encourages this and it has paid off in some big away wins recently.
Home advantage could see hosts through
A game like this is always a massive one, due to both clubs’ place in the league standings, the importance of this fixture to their aspirations for continental competition and the weight of history these two carry for Brazilian football fans. The Cruzeiro MG vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS preview highlights that Grêmio are currently second with 24 points from 12 games, while Cruzeiro are in 11th place with 16 points from 12 games.
The visitors should be in good spirits heading into this game as they’re unbeaten in their last five and have some serious momentum behind them.
Cruzeiro, meanwhile, have been unbeaten in their 6 home games in this Serie A campaign, winning 5 and drawing 1. According to our Cruzeiro MG vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS prediction, this home form could be a decisive factor in the outcome.
A battle of wills
The head-to-head record is fairly level with Cruzeiro winning 19 and Grêmio 17 of their 46 encounters in all competitions, but the home side has a slight edge, winning 14, drawing five and losing just five of the last 24 meetings in Belo Horizonte.
The Cruzeiro MG vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS odds of +128 on Cruzeiro for this clash look a little on the short side as they take on a Grêmio side that are +245 to win and the tie odds are +220. With Cruzeiro in such fine form at their own ground, the draw or Cruzeiro win looks the most likely outcome based on our Cruzeiro MG vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS prediction.
