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 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- AC Goianiense 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
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
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Cruzeiro EC welcome AC Goianiense for this crunch clash at Mineirao.
- 5' AC Goianiense are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 9' William puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
- 14' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 19' AC Goianiense have won 157 goals from 152 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 24' Luiz Fernando makes way for Alejo Cruz Techera at the 24 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Goianiense.
- 25' A stunning finish from Matheus Henrique — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 33' A stunning finish from Joel Campbell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' AC Goianiense fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gonzalo Freitas.
- 46' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Joao Wellington on, Walace off on 46 minutes.
- 49' Luis Felipe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 49.
- 54' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. AC Goianiense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Alvaro Barreal makes way for Mateus Vital at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 56' Magnificent from Kaio Jorge! That is 42 goals in 297 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Baralhas is booked for AC Goianiense — card on 60.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Matheus Pereira is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 63.
- 64' Roni gets the nod from AC Goianiense. He replaces Shaylon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Roni was booked on 66.
- 68' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Joao Wellington by Vitor Hugo on 68 minute.
- 73' AC Goianiense come into this ranked 20 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 76' It is a substitution in AC Goianiense team. Rhaldney is replaced by Emiliano Rodriguez on 76 minute.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gonzalo Freitas, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Cassio. He receives a card.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Emiliano Rodriguez argues furiously but the card stands.
- 86' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 86 minute. Matheus Henrique leaves to be changed by Lucas Villalba.
- 87' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Lucas Silva on 87 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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.
