Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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 Grêmio 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
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and America FC.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Javier Mendez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 18' The referee calls foul for Esteban Burgos. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 21' What a strike from Luciano Castan! The score is 1-0.
  • 26' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 28' What a strike from Martin Benitez! The score is 1-1.
  • 29' Martin Benitez with the second goal in the match!
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 31' Matheus Jussa was booked on 31.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' Wesley is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
  • 43' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Another change for America FC made on 46 minute. Martin Benitez leaves to be changed by Breno.
  • 51' America FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Eder Ferreira is hanging Esteban Burgos on the field on 51 minute.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 250 games and scored 211 goals.
  • 59' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Mateus Vital is replaced by Bruno Rodrigues on 59 minute.
  • 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matheus Jussa, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' Marlon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodriguinho on 68 minute.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Wesley is replaced by Machado on 71 minute.
  • 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. America FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 77' Juan Cazares has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pedrinho on 77 minute.
  • 78' America FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Javier Mendez is hanging Nicolas Vichiatto on the field on 78 minute.
  • 81' America FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Matheus Jussa is replaced by Fernando Henrique on 84 minute.
  • 89' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' The referee shows America FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • The final score is 1-1.

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
Robinho 1
Raniel 1
Christian Savio 1
Thiago Neves 1
Rafael Moura 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 Grêmio 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.