Cruzeiro v Palmeiras

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With just one match remaining of this Brazilian top flight season, Cruzeiro trail Cuiaba and the top 12 pack in Serie A by a two point margin ahead of this tough season finale fixture against the Serie A league leaders, Palmeiras, when the two clubs meet at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Wednesday night with both sides keen to collect all three points in this encounter.

Cruzeiro have put together a solid five-match unbeaten run in the domestic top flight which has given the hosts a fair chance of achieving a top 12 finish although Paulo Autuori's side must grab all three points in this clash while also hoping Cuiaba slip up against Athletico PR at the same time.

Nevertheless, although the hosts had previously suffered three defeats on the trot having been dealt defeats by the likes of Sao Paulo, Internacional and Coritiba, Cruzeiro have produced a positive response by collecting important wins against Fortaleza and Goias along with valuable points earned in draws with Vasco da Gama, Athletico PR and Botafogo.

However, it is worth noting that both of Cruzeiro's recent wins were both recorded on their travels while form on home soil at their Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto has been extremely disappointing, picking up just the one win from their last 11 matches overall.

Palmeiras sit three points clear of second placed Atletico Mineiro prior to this final game of the Brazilian top flight season and the visitors know they just need to avoid defeat in order to clinch the Campeonato Brasileiro title on Thursday night.

Palmeiras have hit form at just about the right time too as the visitors have registered eight wins from their last 10 games overall in Serie A and being handed just the one defeat in the process, so Abel Ferreira's side look well placed to make absolutely sure of the league title by picking up all three points here at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

Recent form away from home though has been a little hit and miss for Palmeiras who have managed to capture just two wins from their last seven outings on the road which were achieved at Coritiba and fifth placed Botafogo along with being dealt four defeats within this period as well.

Nevertheless, previous history between Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have resulted in the visitors being in total control of previous encounters as they have won each of the last four clashes on the trot.

Cruzeiro v Palmeiras Verdict

Interestingly, three of Palmeiras' four recent wins against their hosts, Cruzeiro, have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals as well, so for extra value, an away win and Under 2.5 goals can be taken but our main bet for this clash will be an away win for Palmeiras.

Therefore, our main bet will be Palmeiras win @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Palmeiras win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: Palmeiras 1-0 @ 5.50