Santos v Cruzeiro: how to watch, kick-off time and probable line-ups | OneFootball

Santos face Cruzeiro at Vila Belmiro on Saturday in the 27th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, kick-off 21:00 Brasília time. According to Globo.com, sportv and Premiere will show the game nationwide, with ge providing live coverage.

Santos arrive buoyed by wins over Internacional and Atlético-MG. They are chasing a first home victory of the returno after draws with Chapecoense and Mirassol and defeat to Athletico-PR. A win could open a 10-point gap to the relegation zone.

Chasing a direct Libertadores berth, Cruzeiro beat Athletico-PR 3-1 at the Mineirão last time out. Despite cup exits, they lead the returno and sit sixth overall with 42 points.

Cuca is without Lucas Veríssimo, Neymar and Barreal through injury, while Escobar and Gabigol are suspended. Everton Cebolinha could debut. Probable XI: Gabriel Brazão, Rodinei, Willian Arão, João Ananias, Luan Peres, Gustavo Henrique, Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Rollheiser, Rony or Everton Cebolinha, Thaciano.

Artur Jorge may retain the 3-1 XI, with Jonathan Jesus still out and left-back between Rojas and Villalba. Probable XI: Otávio, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Rojas or Villalba, Lucas Romero, Gerson, Matheus Henrique, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Kaio Jorge. Out: Bruno Rodrigues, Gabriel Pec, Sinisterra and Jonathan Jesus, injured.

Officials: referee Bruno Arleu de Araújo, VAR Heber Roberto Lopes.

Source: Globo.com

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