Juventude vs Cruzeiro: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 20 Nov '25)

The upcoming match in the Brasileirão Betano will be held at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. In their last face-offs, Juventude and Cruzeiro have met three times, with Cruzeiro claiming victory on all occasions, and no matches ending in a draw. The most recent encounter occurred on July 20, 2025, where Cruzeiro triumphed 4-0 as the home team.

Juventude approach this fixture following a 1-2 defeat against Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. In contrast, Cruzeiro managed a goalless draw with Fluminense in their last outing. This season, Cruzeiro stands strong in 3rd place, while Juventude is struggling at 18th position in their domestic league rankings.

Focusing on player performances, Juventude will depend heavily on G. Taliari, their leading scorer this season with five goals. On the other hand, Cruzeiro is expected to capitalize on the playmaking abilities of M. Pereira, who has provided seven assists so far.

The top player ratings for Juventude showcase Marcão at 7.52, followed by Igor Formiga with 7.14, and Gustavo at 7.02. Cruzeiro's leading performers include Matheus Pereira with a rating of 7.56, Kaio Jorge at 7.28, and Fabrício Bruno with 7.27.

Looking at possession figures, Juventude controls the ball 42.52% of the match time on average, while Cruzeiro maintains slightly higher possession at 47%. When assessing set-piece situations, Juventude averages 3.79 corners per game, whereas Cruzeiro achieves 5.79 corners on average.

In terms of discipline, both teams have received five red cards this season. Juventude accumulated 95 yellow cards and has conceded two penalty goals, mirroring Cruzeiro's tally of 93 yellow cards and two penalty goals conceded.

In evaluating current form and statistics, Cruzeiro appears to have a distinct advantage for the upcoming clash. Their superior league position, historical dominance over Juventude, and strong individual performances suggest that Cruzeiro is poised to continue their winning streak in this encounter.