REF’s picks

Cruzeiro hold the home advantage at the Mineirão and face a São Paulo side severely depleted by injuries to key figures like Rafael, Luciano, and Iago. While the visitors boast a strong historical record in this fixture, their recent away struggles make them vulnerable against a motivated Raposa side.

1. 1Cruzeiro enter this fixture with strong home form, highlighted by a convincing win against Athletico Paranaense.
2. 2São Paulo travel with a heavily weakened squad missing several regular starters due to injuries and physical issues.
3. 3Historical head-to-head results heavily favour São Paulo, creating a psychological hurdle for Cruzeiro to overcome.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.