Sunday , 16 August 2026

CA Mineiro vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
CA Mineiro
0 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 22 Oct 2023 · 19:00 UTC ARENA MRV HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Neris
Bruno Fuchs 41' Y
Y 41' Matheus Jussa
Y 42' Matheus Jussa
Matias Zaracho 57' Y
Y 90' Papagaio
Mauricio Lemos 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CA Mineiro vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at ARENA MRV.

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

8
5
1
CA Mineiro 14 games · Avg 1.6 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CA Mineiro 2019-11-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro 2019-08-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-09-16 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro

Recent Form

CA Mineiro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
19 Oct SE Palmeiras A 2–0 W
08 Oct Coritiba FBC H 1–2 L
01 Oct SC Internacional A 2–0 W
24 Sep Cuiaba EC H 1–0 W
17 Sep Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–0 W
19 Oct CR Flamengo H 0–2 L
15 Oct Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
01 Oct America FC H 1–1 D
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
14 Sep Santos FC A 3–0 W

Season Stats

CA Mineiro Cruzeiro EC
#11 Position #6
29 Points 33
21 Played 22
8 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 7
27 Scored 30
27 Conceded 31
+0 GD -1
1.38 PPG 1.50
38% Win % 41%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CA Mineiro are 11th (29 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Mineiro
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
5/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

CA Mineiro
Victor Hugo Gomes 4 G 1 A
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' That's the starting whistle at ARENA MRV. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CA Mineiro and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kaiki Bruno made 253 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The 26-year-old Paulinho has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at ARENA MRV. CA Mineiro seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matheus Pereira, as he is very good at scoring at ARENA MRV with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Mineiro winning 100% of all matches.
  • 39' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Neris will be fuming at that decision.
  • 41' Bruno Fuchs is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
  • 42' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' CA Mineiro make a change. Bruno Fuchs trudges off to be replaced by Jemerson on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Joao Wellington has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 57' Controversy at the stadium! Matias Zaracho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 60' Matias Zaracho makes way for Cristian Pavon at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Mineiro.
  • 61' Pedrinho is replacing Igor Gomes for the CA Mineiro side.
  • 62' Joao Wellington is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kaiki Bruno at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' Luciano Castan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 70' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Matheus Pereira exits the field as Nikao enters on 70.
  • 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Silva exits the field as Mateus Vital enters on 80.
  • 84' Alan Kardec is replacing Rodrigo Battaglia for the CA Mineiro side.
  • 87' What a strike from Jemerson! The score is 1-0.
  • 90' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CA Mineiro 0-1 Cruzeiro EC.

Lineups

CA Mineiro Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 1
Mateo Cassierra 1
Roger Guedes 1
Maycon 1
Roger Guedes 1
Alan Minda 1
Nathan 1
Matheus Pereira 1

Head to Head

2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CA Mineiro 2019-11-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro 2019-08-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-09-16 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro

CA Mineiro Form

2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-10-19 SE Palmeiras 0–2 CA Mineiro W 2023-10-08 CA Mineiro 1–2 Coritiba FBC L 2023-10-01 SC Internacional 0–2 CA Mineiro W 2023-09-24 CA Mineiro 1–0 Cuiaba EC W 2023-09-17 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2023-10-15 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC D 2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-09-14 Santos FC 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 CA Mineiro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CA Mineiro or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Mineiro38% Draw32% Cruzeiro EC30%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

CA Mineiro or Draw
70%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
62%
CA Mineiro or Cruzeiro EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA Mineiro24% Draw54% Cruzeiro EC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — CA Mineiro

Handicap CA Mineiro covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 21% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 19% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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