Game Information

Sunday 1st June 2025 – (Kick Off 23:30)

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro come into this match sitting 3rd in the Brasileirão and riding the momentum of a 10-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Last time out in the league, they put in a dominant display away from home, securing a 2-0 victory over Fortaleza. First-half goals from Caio Jorge and Lucas Silva were enough to wrap up all three points on the road and keep Cruzeiro firmly in the title mix.

Then in midweek, Cruzeiro faced Unión Santa Fe of Argentina in the Copa Sudamericana, but already knowing their fate — that elimination was confirmed — they opted to rotate heavily. The match ended 0-0, with little riding on it from their side.

Now, with continental distractions out of the way, Cruzeiro can focus entirely on their domestic ambitions. With the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão their remaining targets, they’ll be aiming to make a big statement here, especially going up against the current league leaders.

Palmeiras

It was a disappointing weekend for Palmeiras, who suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Flamengo. In the 17th minute, Joaquín Piquerez missed a penalty, a moment they were left to regret, as Flamengo punished them with second-half goals from Giorgian de Arrasecetta and Ayrton Lucas to seal a vital win.

Despite the loss, Palmeiras still sit top of the Brasileirão, but will be eager to bounce back and put things right in this upcoming fixture.

Then in midweek, Palmeiras responded in the best possible way, absolutely dismantling Sporting Cristal with a 6-0 thrashing in the Copa Libertadores. Goals from Estêvão, a brace from Flaco López, Rafael Veiga, Paulinho, and Facundo Torres capped off a perfect group stage, six wins from six, and secured top spot in style.

They’ll now be hoping to carry that midweek momentum into this crucial domestic clash.

Prediction – Cruzeiro 2-2 Palmeiras