Cruzeiro v Santos: live stream, stats, head-to-head, line-ups | OneFootball

After a tough home defeat, Santos returns to the field seeking recovery in the Brazilian Championship this Sunday, the day they face Cruzeiro in the eighth round of the competition, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão.

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How Cruzeiro arrives for the match

Still without a coach after Tite's dismissal, Cruzeiro is going through a turbulent phase. The team from Minas Gerais is coming off a 2-1 defeat to Athletico-PR and has yet to win in the Brazilian Championship, sitting in second-to-last place, 19th, with only three points.

Cruzeiro will have Matheus Pereira back, who served a suspension against Furacão. In addition, Gerson and João Marcelo are also expected to return after being out due to physical fatigue and a viral illness, respectively. Kaio Jorge is working on his fitness after a foot injury and is doubtful for the match.

The list of absences for Cruzeiro includes: Cássio, Lucas Romero, Sinisterra, Bruno Rodrigues, and Marquinhos, all injured.

How Santos arrives for the match

Meanwhile, Santos is trying to recover from the tough defeat to Internacional at Vila Belmiro to get back to winning ways in the Brasileirão. Peixe is 16th in the standings, with six points, and hasn't won in the competition for three games. Their last victory was against Vasco, almost a month ago.

In this match, Santos will have Cuca present on the sidelines. The coach was announced this Thursday and is already eligible to make his debut for the club after being registered in the BID this Friday.

For his first game in his return to Peixe, Cuca will have some absences. Gabriel Bontempo is still undergoing treatment after a muscle contracture and is unlikely to be available. In addition, Vinícius Lira is also definitely out after a knee ligament injury. Due to load management, Neymar is also out of action.

Gabigol and Lautaro Díaz also cannot face Cruzeiro, as they were loaned by the Minas Gerais club. On the other hand, Zé Rafael may be a reinforcement after recovering from a thigh edema.

Head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Santos

The teams have faced each other 78 times, with Cruzeiro holding the advantage with 31 wins. Santos has won 27 times, while the other 20 matches ended in a draw.

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Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão

Santos in the Brasileirão

Probable lineups

Probable Cruzeiro lineup

Matheus Cunha; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, and Kaiki; Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Gerson, Matheus Pereira, and Christian; Villarreal. Coach: Wesley Carvalho (interim)

Probable Santos lineup

Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, and Escobar; Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Rollheiser; Barreal, Thaciano, and Rony Coach: Cuca

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