Corinthians to continue good start to the season against Cruzeiro

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Corinthians have made a bright start to their Serie A and currently sit top of the Brazilian top-flight table. That good record will be put to the test on Thursday as the leaders welcome Cruzeiro to The Arena Corinthians.

The home side have won five and drawn one of their first six games in Serie A and have won their last five league games. Last time out Corinthians recorded a 3-2 victory over local rivals Sao Paulo.

Fabio Carille’s side are unbeaten in their last eight home games in Serie A, but four of those games have finished in draws. The Timao are now on also on a run of 19 games undefeated in all competitions.

The home side have been relatively prolific in recent Serie A games, scoring two or more goals in their last three league games. The home side have a good recent record against Cruzeiro, as they are unbeaten in the last six competitive meetings with the visitors. They have also scored two or more goals in the last three meetings with Cruzeiro in all competitions.

Cruzeiro have made a mixed started to their league campaign, but sit sixth in the table with 10 points following three wins, two defeats and one draw.

Last time out the Sao Paulo outfit recorded a 2-0 win against Atletico GO. Cruzeiro’s Serie A games have been low scoring of late, as there has been under 2.5 goals scored in their last six league games.

Cruzeiro have a mixed away record in the Brazilian top-flight but have won just three of their last eight games on their travels. Their recent away games in Serie A have been low scoring, as all eight of their last games on the road have produced under 2.5 goals.

Corinthians have looked in good form so far this season, while Cruzeiro have been unconvincing. Forebet predicts that the home side will continue their good form in the Brazilian top flight with a win in this clash.