Santos vs Cruzeiro: match statistics
Santos vs Cruzeiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santos played against Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on December 7, 2025. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Santos has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Cruzeiro has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Santos scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.35. Cruzeiro scores 1.49 and allows 0.76. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 49% of Santos's games and 46% of Cruzeiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 49% and 46%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.39 per game. Santos takes 13.1 shots per game, while Cruzeiro takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Santos leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santos's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Cruzeiro, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Santos | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Santos · 1.4 pts / game - Cruzeiro
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.
Cruzeiro is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Santos · 1.49 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro is 78% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Santos · 0.76 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Santos scores in 68% of games (25 of 37 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 46% (17 of 37 meczów).
Cruzeiro scores in 76% of games (28 of 37 meczów), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 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 - Santos
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
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 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Santos · 1.73 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. 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.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 51%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Santos
Cruzeiro
* 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
| Santos | Liga | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.49 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 49% | 47% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 49% | 46% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 30% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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.
- CruzeiroYellow cardRayan Lelis
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Santos's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cruzeiro. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santos vs Cruzeiro?
The Serie A match finished Santos 3:0 Cruzeiro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Santos vs Cruzeiro?
Santos score 1.14 goals per game on average and Cruzeiro 1.49. The Serie A average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Santos's matches and 46% of Cruzeiro's.
What form are Santos and Cruzeiro in?
Over the last 5 games Santos have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Cruzeiro 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santos vs Cruzeiro?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Santos vs Cruzeiro: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.