America Mineiro vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 13/05/2023, 06:56  by Kennedy Kechula in Football Predictions

America Mineiro will set out in search of their first win of the season when they host regional rivals Cruzeiro on Monday in the Brazilian Serie A. After five rounds of play, America are yet to register a win and sit bottom with one point while Cruzeiro come to this match in fifth place in the standings. Despite this woeful start to the season, America will be confident of registering their first win as they have dominated recent matches against their regional rivals. The last seven matches between these two teams have been played in the regional Campeonato Mineiro and America have won all seven encounters including the three played earlier this year. Vagner Mancini’s men have fared a bit better outside of the league, especially in the Copa do Brasil where they are unbeaten this season and beat Nova Iguacu 5-0 a fortnight ago. America drew 2-2 with RB Bragantino last time out to register their first point.

Cruzeiro are having a dream start to their return back to the top flight after four years and currently sit in the Copa Libertadores places after winning three of their five matches. After starting the season with a 2-1 loss away to Corinthians, The Foxes went ahead to win three matches on the trot conceding just one goal in the process. This run was however ended last time out as they lost 2-0 at home to Fluminense. They will be keen to get back to winning ways by taking advantage of America’s early struggles. This is also the perfect time to also put to an end their woeful run in this matchup.