Cruzeiro EC vs AC Goianiense, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs AC Goianiense — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- AC Goianiense 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | SC Internacional | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | EC Vitoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | EC Juventude | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Aug | Botafogo FR | H | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
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' KICK OFF: Cruzeiro EC gets underway.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 9' Goal! William scores his 10 goal in 471 matches.
- 14' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past AC Goianiense's compact 4-3-3.
- 19' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 24' The whistle greets Luiz Fernando as he departs to be replaced by Alejo Cruz Techera.
- 25' Against the run of play, Matheus Henrique has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against AC Goianiense's 4-3-3 shape.
- 33' GOAL! Joel Campbell scores on 33. Assisted by Alejo Cruz Techera
- 38' Cruzeiro EC currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AC Goianiense that had 152 games and scored 157 goals.
- 45' A moment of madness from Gonzalo Freitas on 45 minutes earns him a card. AC Goianiense will be frustrated.
- 46' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Walace by Joao Wellington on 46 minute.
- 49' The referee shows AC Goianiense player a card on 49.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Mateus Vital comes on to replace Alvaro Barreal.
- 56' GOAL! Kaio Jorge fires home to make it 3-1!
- 60' Gabriel Baralhas is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 63' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
- 64' Roni is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shaylon at the 64 minute mark.
- 66' It’s gonna be a card for Roni.
- 68' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Vitor Hugo on, Joao Wellington off on 68 minutes.
- 73' AC Goianiense have won 157 goals from 152 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' Time for substitution for AC Goianiense. Rhaldney is replaced by Emiliano Rodriguez.
- 81' The travelling AC Goianiense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cassio on 83.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Emiliano Rodriguez. He receives a card.
- 86' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 86 minute. Matheus Henrique leaves to be changed by Lucas Villalba.
- 87' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Matheus Pereira by Lucas Silva on 87 minute.
- Cruzeiro EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 29
- 97
- 1
- 3
- 12
-
20
Walace ↓ Joao Wellington 46'
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Lucas Silva 87'
- 9
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Mateus Vital 55'
- 5
- 43
Bench
-
16
Lucas Silva ↑ 87'
- 17
-
7
Mateus Vital ↑ 55'
- 98
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↑ 86'
- 6
-
77
Joao Wellington ↑ 46'
- 33
- 34
- 66
- 52
- 22
AC Goianiense Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 11
- 9
- 4
- 8
- 2
-
7
Rhaldney ↓ Emiliano Rodriguez 76'
- 3
-
6
Guilherme Romao ↓ Jorginho 76'
- 5
Bench
-
17
Jorginho ↑ 76'
-
15
Roni ↑ 64'
-
20
Matias Lacava ↑ 64'
- 12
- 18
-
16
Alejo Cruz Techera ↑ 24'
-
19
Emiliano Rodriguez ↑ 76'
- 14
- 13
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
| William | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Joel Campbell | 1 |
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
AC Goianiense xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + Cruzeiro EC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
81%
Draw or AC Goianiense
45%
Cruzeiro EC or AC Goianiense
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | AC Goianiense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
AC Goianiense keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.