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 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- AC Goianiense 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 4 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 7 G | 1 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cruzeiro EC and AC Goianiense has kicked off!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 9' William doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 14' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shaylon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
- 24' It is a substitution in AC Goianiense team. Luiz Fernando is replaced by Alejo Cruz Techera on 24 minute.
- 25' What a strike from Matheus Henrique! The score is 2-0.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and AC Goianiense are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Joel Campbell gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' AC Goianiense seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AC Goianiense needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' Gonzalo Freitas picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Walace is withdrawn and Joao Wellington gets his opportunity.
- 49' Luis Felipe picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Mateus Vital comes on to replace Alvaro Barreal.
- 56' Kaio Jorge does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
- 60' AC Goianiense receives a card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus Pereira on 63 minutes.
- 64' Roni gets the nod from AC Goianiense. He replaces Shaylon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Roni catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
- 68' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 68 minute. Joao Wellington leaves to be changed by Vitor Hugo.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' The AC Goianiense bench stirs into life. Rhaldney is withdrawn and Emiliano Rodriguez gets his opportunity.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Cassio will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Emiliano Rodriguez was booked on 84.
- 86' Lucas Villalba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheus Henrique on 86 minute.
- 87' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Silva on 87 minutes.
- 3-1 the final result. AC Goianiense will be bitterly disappointed.
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.