Cruzeiro EC vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs CA Mineiro — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 21 games · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 May | America FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 11 May | Fluminense FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 May | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | SC Internacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 May | Cuiaba EC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 May | Botafogo FR | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | CA Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #11 |
| 33 | Points | 29 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 9 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 8 |
| 30 | Scored | 27 |
| 31 | Conceded | 27 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 41% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). CA Mineiro are 11th (29 pts).
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
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
5/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/5
■ 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 |
CA Mineiro
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Cruzeiro EC and CA Mineiro.
- 5' A quiet spell here at . Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Mineiro that had 475 games and scored 475 goals.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past CA Mineiro's compact .
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and CA Mineiro are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Matheus Jussa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 27' Hulk puts CA Mineiro on the lead.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gabriel Mesquita.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. Otavio is booked for CA Mineiro — Yellow card on 34.
- 39' CA Mineiro started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' CA Mineiro fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' A moment of madness from Wallisson Luiz on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 46' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Neto Moura will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Mineiro backline.
- 54' The CA Mineiro bench stirs into life. Edenilson is withdrawn and Patrick gets his opportunity.
- 59' Jemerson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 64' The travelling CA Mineiro supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Hyoran is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 72' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Wesley has done his job and it is now time for Stenio Toledo to step up.
- 76' Everson is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Neris.
- 85' Another change for CA Mineiro made on 85 minute. Hyoran leaves to be changed by Mauricio Lemos.
- 90' Hulk is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' A change in the CA Mineiro ranks — Paulinho exits the field as Rever enters on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cruzeiro EC.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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Wesley ↓ Stenio Toledo 72'
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Wallisson Luiz ↓ Daniel Jr. 85'
Bench
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Stenio Toledo ↑ 72'
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Daniel Jr. ↑ 85'
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CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
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Hyoran ↓ Mauricio Lemos 85'
- 40
- 34
- 5
- 10
- 21
- 26
- 8
- 7
- 44
Bench
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4
Rever ↑ 90'
- 17
- 13
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28
Mauricio Lemos ↑ 85'
- 25
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49
Patrick ↑ 54'
- 6
- 3
- 11
- 31
- 1
- 42
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 1 |
| Roger Guedes | 1 |
| Maycon | 1 |
| Roger Guedes | 1 |
| Alan Minda | 1 |
| Nathan | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for:
CA Mineiro or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Mineiro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
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13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
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35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
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62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
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81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
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92% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
56%
Draw or CA Mineiro
74%
Cruzeiro EC or CA Mineiro
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Mineiro win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
40%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

