Cruzeiro EC vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Goiás EC — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Silbert Faria Sisquim
- Referee Luiz Claudio Regazzone
- Referee Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda
- Referee Wanderson Alves de Souza
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 Vitória | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Grêmio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | EC Vitória | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Fluminense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cruzeiro EC launch into their encounter with Goiás EC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Goiás EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Brazil international Rodriguinho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Goiás EC's shape.
- 35' Jefferson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' 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 Junior Brandao suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' What composure from Dede! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Magnificent from Michael! That is 31 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 62' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 68 minute. Pedro Rocha leaves to be changed by David.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Goiás EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Giovanni Augusto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 74' Goias EC make a change. Leandro Barcia trudges off to be replaced by Marlone on 74 minutes.
- 75' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Luis Orejuela by Jadson on 75 minute.
- 80' A quiet spell here at . Goiás EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' GOAL! Rodriguinho scores on 81. Assisted by Egidio
- 82' It’s a booking for Goias EC player. Yago gets a Yellow card.
- 84' The Goias EC manager makes a substitution. Kayke departs to be replaced by Junior Brandao.
- 89' Goiás EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 89.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Rodriguinho is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 6
- 8
-
19
Robinho ↓ Thiago Neves 68'
- 16
- 9
-
28
Luis Orejuela ↓ Jadson 75'
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↓ David 68'
- 23
Bench
- 12
- 4
- 5
- 29
- 7
-
10
Thiago Neves ↑ 68'
-
11
David ↑ 68'
- 99
-
27
Jadson ↑ 75'
- 25
- 18
- 36
Coach
Mano Menezes
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
89
Giovanni Augusto ↓ Renatinho 74'
-
77
Kayke ↓ Junior Brandao 84'
- 33
- 15
- 3
- 20
- 13
- 11
-
30
Leandro Barcia ↓ Marlone 74'
- 23
- 5
Bench
- 6
-
10
Marlone ↑ 74'
- 22
-
7
Renatinho ↑ 74'
- 21
-
9
Junior Brandao ↑ 84'
- 1
- 2
- 4
Coach
Claudinei Oliveira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Magno | 1 |
| Robert | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Rodriguinho | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Alan Ruschel | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
76%
Draw or Goiás EC
51%
Cruzeiro EC or Goiás EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

