Thursday , 20 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Chapecoense AF, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Chapecoense AF
Sun 24 May 2026 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Kaio Jorge pen 27' 1–0
Luis Sinisterra 73' 2–0
2–1 79' Joao Paulo
Y 41' Rafael Carvalheira
Kenji 48' Y
Y 71' Vinicius Eduardo

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Chapecoense AF — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 22 45
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 Cruzeiro EC 23 36
6 EC Bahia 23 34
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 CA Mineiro 22 32
9 SC Corinthians Paulista 23 32
10 Coritiba FBC 23 31
11 Botafogo FR 22 30
12 EC Vitoria 23 29
13 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
14 Santos FC 22 25
15 Gremio FBPA 22 25
16 SC Internacional 23 24
17 Clube do Remo 23 23
18 Mirassol FC 22 23
19 CR Vasco da Gama 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

3
1
4
Cruzeiro EC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Chapecoense AF
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF 2019-10-13 Chapecoense AF 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-05-26 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Chapecoense AF 2018-10-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 Chapecoense AF 2018-06-09 Chapecoense AF 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
17 May SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D
10 May EC Bahia A 2–1 W
03 May CA Mineiro H 1–3 L
25 Apr Clube do Remo A 1–0 W
18 Apr Gremio FBPA H 2–0 W
Chapecoense AF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 May Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
17 May Clube do Remo H 2–3 L
10 May Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
03 May RB Bragantino H 1–2 L
26 Apr Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
18 Apr Botafogo FR H 1–4 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Chapecoense AF
#5 Position #20
36 Points 11
23 Played 22
10 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 1 / 8 / 13
32 Scored 23
32 Conceded 46
+0 GD -23
1.57 PPG 0.50
43% Win % 5%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
9% Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season

Cruzeiro EC are 5th (36 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (11 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chapecoense AF
0-15
–/4
16-30
3/6
31-45
1/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
1/4
76+
4/8
■ 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
Chapecoense AF
Walter Clar 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cruzeiro EC and Chapecoense AF get this one started.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Vinicius is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chapecoense AF tonight.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' Chapecoense AF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 27' Brilliant from the ! Kaio Jorge makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 27.
  • 32' Luis Sinisterra makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' Rafael Carvalheira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 41.
  • 45' That is a card for Chapecoense AF. Rafael Carvalheira will be fuming at that decision.
  • 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kenji.
  • 49' Kenji catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 49.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 59' Brazil international Eduardo Doma has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Chapecoense AF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Chapecoense AF's 3-4-3 shape.
  • 71' Controversy at the stadium! Vinicius Eduardo argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 73' The deadlock is broken! Luis Sinisterra gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
  • 79' What composure from Joao Paulo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 84' What a moment for Yannick Bolasie! That strike on 84 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Chapecoense AF Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gilmar Dall Pozzo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dede 2
Thiago Neves 2
Diego Torres 1
Camilo 1
Luis Sinisterra 1
Elicarlos 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Bruno Silva 1

Head to Head

2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF 2019-10-13 Chapecoense AF 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-05-26 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Chapecoense AF 2018-10-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 Chapecoense AF 2018-06-09 Chapecoense AF 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2026-05-17 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2026-05-10 EC Bahia 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-05-03 Cruzeiro EC 1–3 CA Mineiro L 2026-04-25 Clube do Remo 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-04-18 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Gremio FBPA W

Chapecoense AF Form

2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF L 2026-05-17 Chapecoense AF 2–3 Clube do Remo L 2026-05-10 Mirassol FC 1–1 Chapecoense AF D 2026-05-03 Chapecoense AF 1–2 RB Bragantino L 2026-04-26 Fluminense FC 2–1 Chapecoense AF L 2026-04-18 Chapecoense AF 1–4 Botafogo FR L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.11 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC59% Draw22% Chapecoense AF19%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
81%
Draw or Chapecoense AF
41%
Cruzeiro EC or Chapecoense AF
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC42% Draw41% Chapecoense AF17%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Chapecoense AF covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Chapecoense AF keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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