Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs America FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 1
Full Time
America FC
Sun 1 Oct 2023 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Esteban Burgos
Matheus Jussa 30' Y
Matheus Jussa 31' Y
Wesley 38' Y
Y 81' Washington Aguerre
Bruno Rodrigues 81' Y
Y 81' Javier Mendez
Y 90' Ale
Fernando Henrique 90' Y
Fernando Henrique 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs America FC — Serie A at Mineirao.

Match Details

  • Referee Bruno Boschilia
  • Referee Mauricio Coelho Silva Penna
  • Referee Leandro Vuaden (Brazil)

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 23 36
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 22 10

Head-to-Head

3
1
Cruzeiro EC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals America FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC 2023-05-14 America FC 0–4 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-04 America FC 1–2 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 America FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct America FC H 1–1 D
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
14 Sep Santos FC A 3–0 W
03 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–0 D
27 Aug Gremio FBPA A 0–3 L
20 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
America FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D
25 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 0–1 L
20 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–2 L
15 Sep Cuiaba EC A 2–2 D
03 Sep Santos FC H 2–0 W
27 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting America FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Esteban Burgos.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Luciano Castan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 26' Nicolas Vichiatto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 152 appearances.
  • 28' Martin Benitez doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 29' Martin Benitez puts America FC on the lead.
  • 30' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Matheus Jussa gets a Yellow card.
  • 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matheus Jussa on 31 minutes.
  • 36' The 31-year-old Javier Mendez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 38' Controversy at the stadium! Wesley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ze Ricardo will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' A change in the America FC ranks — Martin Benitez exits the field as Breno enters on 46.
  • 51' The America FC bench stirs into life. Esteban Burgos is withdrawn and Eder Ferreira gets his opportunity.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Mateus Vital as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Rodrigues steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Juan Cazares is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 68' It is a substitution in America FC team. Rodriguinho is replaced by Marlon on 68 minute.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Machado comes on to replace Wesley.
  • 76' America FC 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.
  • 77' America FC make a change. Pedrinho trudges off to be replaced by Juan Cazares on 77 minutes.
  • 78' It is a substitution in America FC team. Nicolas Vichiatto is replaced by Javier Mendez on 78 minute.
  • 81' Washington Aguerre was booked on 81.
  • 84' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Matheus Jussa has done his job and it is now time for Fernando Henrique to step up.
  • 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Ale on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. America FC will be frustrated.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

America FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fabian Bustos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Gilberto 2
Martin Benitez 2
Christian Savio 1
Thiago Neves 1
Rafael Moura 1
Henrique Dourado 1
Marlon 1

Head to Head

2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC 2023-05-14 America FC 0–4 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-04 America FC 1–2 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 America FC

Cruzeiro EC Form

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 2023-09-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 RB Bragantino D 2023-08-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-08-20 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D

America FC Form

2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC D 2023-09-25 America FC 0–1 CR Vasco da Gama L 2023-09-20 America FC 0–2 RB Bragantino L 2023-09-15 Cuiaba EC 2–2 America FC D 2023-09-03 America FC 2–0 Santos FC W 2023-08-27 America FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 America FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC48% Draw27% America FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
76%
Draw or America FC
52%
Cruzeiro EC or America FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC33% Draw48% America FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push America FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
America FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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