On July 10 at 21:30 (UTC), the Estádio Francisco Stédile stadium in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul will come alive as Grêmio takes on Cruzeiro in an exciting match of the Brazil Serie A league. The forecast calls for a foggy night with temperatures reaching 45 degrees (F). Fans can anticipate a thrilling game as these two teams go head to head, with history on Grêmio's side as they emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro in their previous Serie A encounter on August 27, 2023.

Grêmio's recent performance has been subpar, with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 games. The team has struggled to find the back of the net, only scoring 4 goals in their last 5 matches. Against teams of similar caliber, Grêmio has managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses this year, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 0.5 conceded against them. In their previous outing, Grêmio drew 2-2 with Palmeiras in the Serie A, with C. Pavón scoring the sole goal. However, they have a top scorer in F. Cristaldo, who has netted 8 goals in 19 home games this season. With the striker now recovered and ready to play, we can expect an even higher goal count in the upcoming match.

Cruzeiro is currently showcasing an impressive display on the field, having triumphed in 2 matches and drawing in 0 out of their last 5 games. Notably, the away team has been persistent in scoring goals, netting a total of 6 in their last 5 performances. When facing teams of a similar skill level, Cruzeiro has emerged victorious in 1 match, settled for a draw in 1 and suffered no losses this year, averaging 1.5 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded against such opponents. With a solid record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, the team stands 8th in the standings with an overall tally of 20 points from 13 matches. The exceptional abilities of goalkeeper Anderson are noteworthy, having successfully prevented 12 out of 18 away games from conceding a goal this season.

In their last 6 encounters, there has been an average of 2.0 goals scored between these two clubs. Overall, they have faced each other 48 times, with Grêmio coming out on top 19 times and 10 matches ending in a draw. Close in the running, Cruzeiro has secured 19 victories as well.

If Grêmio secures a victory, it would significantly boost their standing in the table, earning them a coveted spot in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana Group Stage and setting them up for a successful upcoming season. Undoubtedly, this prospect can serve as a strong motivation for the home team.