Cruzeiro EC vs Cuiaba EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Cuiaba EC — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Cuiaba EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 May | AC Goianiense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | EC Vitoria | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Apr | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jun | Criciúma EC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 05 Jun | EC Vitoria | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | CA Mineiro | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cuiaba EC gets underway.
- 5' Brazil international Guilherme Miranda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It looks surprising Cuiaba EC does not make any changes. Ze Ivaldo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Rafael Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Luciano Gimenez Alanda has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' The 26-year-old Isidro Pitta has been sensational this season — 5 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Joao Marcelo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marllon, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 47' What composure from Matheus Pereira! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 50' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Wellington is hanging Alvaro Barreal on the field on 50 minute.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Walter made 370 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' The Cuiaba EC manager makes a substitution. Jonathan Cafu departs to be replaced by Eliel Chrystian.
- 64' What an equalizer from Isidro Pitta!
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ramon on 66.
- 67' Rafael Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Robert. He replaces Gabriel Veron on 69 minute.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' The whistle greets Clayson as he departs to be replaced by Andre Luis.
- 78' Rafael Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
- 79' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Romero exits the field as Ramiro enters on 79.
- 81' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 81.
- 86' Fresh legs for Cuiaba EC! Luciano Gimenez Alanda comes on to replace Denilson Alves.
- 87' It’s gonna be a card for Matheus Pereira.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marllon.
- The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 2-1 Cuiaba EC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Ramiro 79'
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Vitor Hugo 69'
- 98
- 12
- 10
- 21
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Robert 69'
- 5
- 43
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↓ Lucas Villalba 69'
- 8
Bench
-
17
Ramiro ↑ 79'
- 19
- 27
- 28
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↑ 69'
- 2
- 23
- 81
-
77
Joao Wellington ↑ 50'
-
80
Robert ↑ 69'
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 69'
Coach
Moises
Cuiaba EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 30
- 33
-
7
Jonathan Cafu ↓ Eliel Chrystian 60'
- 23
-
25
Clayson ↓ Andre Luis 77'
-
10
Max Alves ↓ Guilherme Miranda 77'
- 9
- 27
- 21
Bench
- 34
-
97
Andre Luis ↑ 77'
- 88
- 3
- 14
- 20
- 63
-
8
Guilherme Miranda ↑ 77'
-
11
Eliel Chrystian ↑ 60'
-
19
Luciano Gimenez Alanda ↑ 86'
- 12
Coach
Petit
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Deyverson | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Rafael Silva | 1 |
| Isidro Pitta | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Cuiaba EC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Cuiaba EC
54%
Cruzeiro EC or Cuiaba EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Cuiaba EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Cuiaba EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

