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
Key match information
Cruzeiro played Santos in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Cruzeiro: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Santos: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cruzeiro scores 1.14 and concedes 2.29 goals per match. Santos scores 1.43 and concedes 1.86. League average: 2.65 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cruzeiro 71%, Santos 100%. Over 2.5: Cruzeiro 71%, Santos 71%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Cruzeiro has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.39. Cruzeiro: 14.3 shots per match, Santos: 13.3.
Match halves
Cruzeiro: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.57. Santos: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Cruzeiro: 0-15 (2 goals). Santos: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.65 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Santos is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Cruzeiro · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.14 goals / match - Cruzeiro · 1.43 goals / match - Santos
Santos is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.29 goals / match - Cruzeiro · 1.86 goals / match - Santos
Cruzeiro scores in 71% of matches (5 of 7 matches), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 matches).
Santos scores in 100% of matches (7 of 7 matches), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Santos
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cruzeiro · 1.14 pts / match - Santos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.9 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Santos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 14%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cruzeiro
Santos
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Cruzeiro 0 - 0 - 2 Santos. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.