Alright, buckle up, lovers of the beautiful game. Grab your popcorn and your favorite team's scarf for a thrilling face-off between Cruzeiro and Red Bull Bragantino.

Cruzeiro, this season, doesn't put their goalkeeper in the spotlight as much as they should. Anderson has been putting up a solid fight in the net with an impressive 28 saves. On the opposing side, Red Bull Bragantino's keeper, Cleiton, is not shying away either. Standing at a 7.27 rating with 22 saves, he is keeping Bragantino's hope alive while his second string, Lucão, takes some pointers on the bench.

Taking a closer look at the players on the field, for Red Bull Bragantino, we've got Lincoln and Helinho putting some serious leather on the ball, both boasting high ratings and a handful of goals. Juninho Capixaba too, despite his lack of goals, has an excellent pass accuracy.

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, leans heavily on William and Matheus Pereira to keep the scoreboard ticking. And let's not forget Helibelton Palacios. Although goalless, he's got a pass accuracy that would put a heat-seeking missile to shame.

A quick glance at the past performance, Cruzeiro owned the last game against Bragantino with a brutal 3-0 slam. Their recent game reports also paint a more potent picture.

The season records pull Cruzeiro ahead as well, with two more wins under the belt. Now Red Bull Bragantino's recent performance does not exactly inspire confidence. Coming off a loss against São Paulo, they will need to dig deep to pull this one off.

So, folks, if you are one for numbers, statistics, and past performance, you might want to root for Cruzeiro. But hey, it's football, and anything can happen, right?

Therefore...

Albert’s Prediction: Cruzeiro by 1