Sunday , 4 October 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 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 28 43
8 Santos FC 28 41
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 Sao Paulo FC 28 36
11 RB Bragantino 28 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

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
#6 Position #20
45 Points 18
28 Played 27
13 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 3 / 9 / 15
42 Scored 29
40 Conceded 53
+2 GD -24
1.61 PPG 0.67
46% Win % 11%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
11% Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (18 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
Chapecoense AF
0-15
1/5
16-30
4/9
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/8
■ 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
Chapecoense AF
Marcinho 5 G 2 A
Walter Clar 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and Chapecoense AF is underway.
  • 5' 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 Kaio Jorge suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Chapecoense AF's 3-4-3 shape.
  • 20' Cruzeiro EC have won 230 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gilmar Dall Pozzo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 27' What a strike from Kaio Jorge! The score is 1-0.
  • 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luis Sinisterra makes it 2-0.
  • 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 41' It’s gonna be a card for Rafael Carvalheira.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Rafael Carvalheira on 45 minutes earns him a card. Chapecoense AF will be frustrated.
  • 48' Controversy at the stadium! Kenji argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 49' The referee has no hesitation. Kenji is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 49.
  • 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 59' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Bruno Leonardo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vinicius Eduardo on 71.
  • 73' Goal! Luis Sinisterra scores his 39 goal in 330 matches.
  • 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chapecoense AF that had 183 games and scored 122 goals.
  • 79' Brilliant from the ! Joao Paulo makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 79.
  • 84' Yannick Bolasie makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Chapecoense AF are in front.
  • 89' Kaiki Bruno has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
  • The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 2-1 Chapecoense AF. Honours even.

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
2.09 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
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
8.3%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.3%
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% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

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.