Cruzeiro vs Juventude Prediction 20.07.2025
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Cruzeiro vs Juventude Prediction
Cruzeiro vs Juventude Prediction and Betting Tips for Brazilian Serie A Matchday 15, set for Saturday, July 20. The fixture kicks off at the Estádio Mineirão, where the table-topping Raposa will aim to extend their unbeaten streak. In this article, you’ll find Brazilian Serie A Predictions from XpertStats football experts.
- Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last nine Brazilian Serie A matches.
- Juventude have lost all five of their away games this season.
- Cruzeiro boast the league’s best home record with 6 wins in 7 matches.
- Juventude have scored just one away goal across the campaign.
Cruzeiro are enjoying a renaissance in 2025 under Leonardo Jardim, sitting top of the table with 30 points from 14 matches. Their recent 2-0 win over Fluminense was a statement result, marking their ninth victory of the campaign. The Foxes have scored 23 goals and conceded only nine, boasting seven clean sheets. Offensively, Kaio Jorge has been pivotal with 12 goals, while Matheus Pereira continues to shine in midfield. With six wins and one draw at home, Cruzeiro’s form at the Mineirão is unmatched this season.
Despite a few absentees, including suspended goalkeeper Cássio, Cruzeiro remain well-equipped to secure another home win. Leo Aragão is set to deputize in goal, and Kaiki Bruno returns from suspension to reinforce the defense. Cruzeiro have also won their last two meetings with Juventude without conceding, further underlining their superiority in this fixture. Jardim’s side not only lead the league but are statistically dominant, averaging 2.57 goals per match while conceding just 0.57.
Juventude, on the other hand, are battling at the bottom end of the table. Although they secured a 2-0 win against Sport Recife last weekend, that was only their third win of the season. Claudio Tencati’s men have serious problems on the road, losing all five away matches and managing just one goal in the process. Defensively, they’ve conceded an average of 3.4 goals per match, and injuries to key defenders like Rodrigo and Cipriano won’t help matters this weekend.
While Juventude’s home form has occasionally rescued them, their away struggles leave them vulnerable. Veteran striker Gilberto ended his scoring drought with a brace last time out, but consistent attacking threat remains an issue. With both Ewerton and Rodrigo unavailable, Juventude may look to limit damage and regroup at home. Still, a trip to the Mineirão, against a free-scoring and defensively sound Cruzeiro, looks like a mountain too steep to climb for the visitors. This is a prime spot for Cruzeiro to keep control at the top.
Brazilian Serie A Predictions continue to highlight Cruzeiro’s supremacy and Juventude’s road woes, making this clash one of the most one-sided on paper this weekend.
Cruzeiro have been dominant at home all season, winning six of their seven matches at the Mineirão, with an average of 2.57 goals per game and just 0.57 conceded. Their last outing was a 2-0 win over Fluminense, one of their main title rivals, demonstrating both attacking sharpness and defensive solidity. Meanwhile, Juventude have the worst away record in the league, losing all five matches on the road and scoring only once while conceding an average of 3.4 goals per game. With Gilberto their only real scoring threat, and several key defenders injured, Juventude are unlikely to hold firm against Cruzeiro’s fluid attack. Kaio Jorge is in fine form with 12 goals and Matheus Pereira continues to create chances. Given the disparity in form and quality, especially at home, Cruzeiro are strong candidates not only to win but to do so by more than a goal. The -1.5 handicap reflects the expected gulf in class.
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