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AC Goianiense vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
AC Goianiense
0 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 12 May 2024 · 19:00 UTC Antonio Accioly 7,576 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 81' Matheus Pereira
Y 56' William
Luiz Fernando 63' Y
Y 66' Matheus Pereira

Overview

Match Preview

AC Goianiense vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Antonio Accioly.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

2
AC Goianiense 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-12 AC Goianiense 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

AC Goianiense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
28 Apr SC Internacional A 1–1 D
21 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 0–3 L
19 Apr Botafogo FR A 0–1 L
14 Apr CR Flamengo H 1–2 L
13 Nov America FC A 1–1 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May AC Goianiense A 1–0 W
28 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
21 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–3 L
17 Apr Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Botafogo FR H 3–2 W
07 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Antonio Accioly. AC Goianiense are looking to make home advantage count against Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Arthur Gomes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. AC Goianiense must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Antonio Accioly with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jair Ventura will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' The 27-year-old Jose Cifuentes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC have won 213 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 50' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for William.
  • 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 63' A moment of madness from Luiz Fernando on 63 minutes earns him a card. AC Goianiense will be frustrated.
  • 63' Gabriel de Sousa Barros makes way for Yony Gonzalez at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Goianiense.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus Pereira on 66 minutes.
  • 66' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Rafael Silva has done his job and it is now time for Papagaio to step up.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Hugo. He replaces Alvaro Barreal on 67 minute.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Shaylon as he leaves the pitch. Danielzinho steps in for AC Goianiense.
  • 77' AC Goianiense currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 79' Gabriel Veron has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 79 minute.
  • 81' A goal from the Brazil international Matheus Pereira! He fires home on 81 to make it 0-1!
  • 83' The crowd applauds Lucas Kal as he leaves the pitch. Vagner Love steps in for AC Goianiense.
  • 88' AC Goianiense are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 89' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Silva by Jose Cifuentes on 89 minute.
  • 90' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Matheus Pereira is withdrawn and Ramiro gets his opportunity.
  • It finishes all square. AC Goianiense and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

AC Goianiense Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.88 AC Goianiense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AC Goianiense28% Draw32% Cruzeiro EC40%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

AC Goianiense or Draw
60%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
72%
AC Goianiense or Cruzeiro EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AC Goianiense19% Draw54% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
1.7%

Asian Handicap — AC Goianiense

Handicap AC Goianiense covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 23% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

AC Goianiense keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.