Goiás and Cruzeiro will face each other in a Serie A game in Brazil on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 00:00h (UTC), check the Goiás vs Cruzeiro betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Goiás vs Cruzeiro will occur
The game takes place in the mythical Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro stadium, in the city of Goiânia, with a capacity for 50049 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Goiás vs Cruzeiro betting tip 2023
In the current edition of the Serie A, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.38 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.49 goals per match.
Goiás last match
Goiás comes from a loss in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Atlético Mineiro, in a match valid for Serie A, and the match ended 2-1. Coach A. Macedo Freitas’ team lined up with this formation: 4-2-3-1.
The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for them to win, of 6.00 were a sign of it.
This was certainly not the best performance of the season for the defense. Maguinho leads the departmental disaster: with his late interventions and bad passes he allowed many chances to the opposing team’s attacks.
Cruzeiro last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie A, Cruzeiro, who used a 4-3-2-1 formation, faced the Vasco da Gama team with a final score of 2-2.
In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 3.10.
Goiás vs Cruzeiro h2h
The last time Goiás went up against Cruzeiro, it was in Serie A. Goiás, ranked 17th place, started with a 4-2-3-1 tactic, while Cruzeiro, then in 10th place, was charged with a 4-1-4-1 formation.
The last time these teams met was for a Serie A match, on 23-07-2023, referring to the 2023 season, which ended with a 0-1 win for Goiás.
The last time these teams played, victory was hard-won.
This match will be officiated by R. Abatti and duly assisted by B. Boschilia and H. Ribeiro from the sideline.
Goiás
Serie A leaderboard now
With 35 points won, Goiás is in 18th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 8 wins against 15 losses, plus 11 draws.
In the 35th round, the team has an advantage of 6 points against the Coritiba team, which is ranked just below in position 19. It also has 6 points less than Cruzeiro team that is in the 17th place.
Goiás has been struggling to find their form lately, with just 1 win in their last 5 matches. They need to work on their defensive solidity and finishing if they want to turn their fortunes around and start climbing up the league table.
Goiás analysis
After round number 34 in Serie A, Goiás has 34 goals scored and 49 conceded.
Goiás’ ball possession percentage is 44.09% in this tournament, which is why the team shows rather a waiting game than an offensive one. Fans fear that this could pose a problem in scoring in the next match against Cruzeiro and would like a more aggressive attitude with more goals from their favorites.
Best goalscorer from Goiás
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Guilherme. The Midfielder has already scored 6 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Goiás, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 4 of the 6 goals scored have this characteristic.
Cruzeiro
Serie A leaderboard now
With 41 points won, Cruzeiro is in 17th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 10 wins against 13 losses, plus 11 draws.
The team has no disadvantage against Vasco da Gama who occupies position 16 in the 35th round and has the same amount of points.
Cruzeiro analysis
After round 34 of Serie A we count 32 goals scored by Cruzeiro and 30 conceded.
Cruzeiro is currently struggling to find the back of the net, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating better opportunities and converting them into goals.
Cruzeiro average number of shots on goal is 4.21 per match, and this is another important indicator that tells us that the team certainly does not have an irresistible attack, and therefore scores little.
The team has shown its limits in attack, scoring 0.94 goals per game on average in the league. When we also consider that it will be playing away, we can imagine how the oddsmakers are not on its side.
Best goalscorer from Cruzeiro
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Bruno Nascimento. The Attacker has already scored 8 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Cruzeiro, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Goiás is Guilherme, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Cruzeiro is Bruno Nascimento, he has scored in 8 opportunities.
Cruzeiro has conceded 15 away goals in 17 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Cruzeiro will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 0-1, something to take into consideration.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Cruzeiro has an average of 1.18 goals per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Cruzeiro does not concede goals away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.5.
Corners Top Betting Tips
A good thing to note for those wanting to get sports betting results is that there is an average of 6.04 corners per game.
Cruzeiro is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.68 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Cruzeiro in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 5.53 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Goiás side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 6 times this season, very different from Cruzeiro who only saw the red card 4 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Goiás vs Cruzeiro betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on November 27th, 2023, Monday.
The match will take place at the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro stadium in Goiânia.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Serie A match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 0-1 result for Goiás.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
