Cruzeiro EC vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs CA Mineiro — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 27 games · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #7 |
| 45 | Points | 40 |
| 28 | Played | 27 |
| 13 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 42 | Scored | 36 |
| 40 | Conceded | 32 |
| +2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.61 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 46% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). CA Mineiro are 7th (40 pts).
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
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/3
16-30
6/–
31-45
5/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
8/5
76+
5/7
■ 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 |
CA Mineiro
| Tomas Cuello | 5 G | 2 A |
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Cruzeiro EC vs CA Mineiro — let the football do the talking.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Mineiro winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' CA Mineiro looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Mateo Cassierra scoring 1 goals.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Gilberto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Matheus Jussa will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' Hulk adds to his 4 season tally! CA Mineiro lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 32' Brazil international Matheus Jussa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Mesquita argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 34' Otavio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Mineiro backline.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Wallisson Luiz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Neto Moura was booked on 46.
- 51' CA Mineiro come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' The CA Mineiro bench stirs into life. Edenilson is withdrawn and Patrick gets his opportunity.
- 59' A quiet spell here at . Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' CA Mineiro have won 482 goals from 479 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' It’s a booking for CA Mineiro player. Hyoran gets a Yellow card.
- 72' Stenio Toledo is replacing Wesley for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Everson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Neris has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 85' The CA Mineiro manager makes a substitution. Hyoran departs to be replaced by Mauricio Lemos.
- 90' CA Mineiro player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' It is a substitution in CA Mineiro team. Paulinho is replaced by Rever on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Vinicius | 1 |
| Ruan | 1 |
| Hulk | 1 |
| Jemerson | 1 |
| Paulinho | 1 |
| Guilherme Arana | 1 |
| Matias Zaracho | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
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: 2.23
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
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 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.

