Cruzeiro vs Santos: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to balanced chances for both teams, with a slight edge for a draw. Cruzeiro is at the bottom of the table (20th place) and hasn't won a single home match this season, recording a 67% draw rate in home games. Santos also exhibits poor away form with no wins (0% Win%) and a 67% loss rate on the road. Both teams are characterized by similar offensive parameters – an identical average goals scored (1.67) and close xG (1.58 vs 1.63), alongside defensive issues (0% clean sheets). The form in the last five matches is unsatisfactory for both sides, which further argues for a draw. Considering all factors, I expect a tight, balanced match concluding with a share of the points.
Cruzeiro vs Santos: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruzeiro played against Santos in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Cruzeiro has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Santos has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruzeiro scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 2.29. Santos scores 1.43 and allows 1.86. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Cruzeiro's games and 100% of Santos's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 71%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.39 per game. Cruzeiro takes 14.3 shots per game, while Santos takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Santos leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruzeiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Santos, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis points to balanced chances for both teams, with a slight edge for a draw. Cruzeiro is at the bottom of the table (20th place) and hasn't won a single home match this season, recording a 67% draw rate in home games. Santos also exhibits poor away form with no wins (0% Win%) and a 67% loss rate on the road. Both teams are characterized by similar offensive parameters – an identical average goals scored (1.67) and close xG (1.58 vs 1.63), alongside defensive issues (0% clean sheets). The form in the last five matches is unsatisfactory for both sides, which further argues for a draw. Considering all factors, I expect a tight, balanced match concluding with a share of the points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cruzeiro | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Santos is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1 pts / game - Santos
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Santos is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.43 goals / game - Santos
Santos is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.29 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.86 goals / game - Santos
Cruzeiro scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
Santos scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Santos
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruzeiro is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.14 pts / game - Santos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Santos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cruzeiro
Santos
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Cruzeiro | Liga | Santos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.65 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 58% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 46% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruzeiro's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Santos. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruzeiro vs Santos?
The Serie A match finished Cruzeiro 0:0 Santos. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Santos?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cruzeiro won 0, Santos won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruzeiro vs Santos?
Cruzeiro score 1.14 goals per game on average and Santos 1.43. The Serie A average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Cruzeiro's matches and 100% of Santos's.
What form are Cruzeiro and Santos in?
Over the last 5 games Cruzeiro have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Santos 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruzeiro vs Santos?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruzeiro vs Santos: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.