Cruzeiro will face Santos on March 22, 2026, at Estádio Magalhães Pinto, with both teams struggling in the league. Cruzeiro has yet to secure a win this season, having played seven matches, drawing three and losing four, placing them at the bottom of the table.

Santos, on the other hand, has managed just one victory in their seven matches, alongside three draws and three losses, leaving them in 16th place with six points. The recent performance of both teams has raised concerns among their supporters.

The situation for Santos has been further complicated by the recent sacking of manager Juan Pablo Vojvoda following a defeat to Internacional. The club has since appointed former boss Cuca as the new coach until the end of the season, hoping to turn their fortunes around.

Historically, matches between Cruzeiro and Santos have been competitive, with the most common result being 1-0, which has occurred in six of their previous encounters. The last match ended with Santos defeating Cruzeiro 3-0, adding pressure on the home team to perform better this time.

Cruzeiro is currently dealing with several injuries, missing key players such as Cassio, Marquinhos, Jorge, Romero, Rodrigues, Gerson, and Marcelo. Santos will also be without Ze Rafael and Lira due to injuries, which could impact their performance.

As both teams prepare for this crucial match, observers are keen to see if Cruzeiro can finally secure their first win or if Santos can capitalize on their recent managerial change to improve their standing in the league.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of the injuries on both squads as they approach this important fixture.