Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 1
Full Time
Goiás EC
Sun 23 Jul 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Rafael Cabral 28' Y
Y 45' Willian Oliveira
Y 52' Sander
Y 73' Joao Magno
Y 74' Joao Magno
Gilberto 77' Y
Luciano Castan 84' Y
Y 90' Hugo
Y 90' Allano
Bruno Rodrigues 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Goiás EC — Serie A .

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

2
2
Cruzeiro EC 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals Goiás EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-23 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Goiás EC 2019-09-30 Goiás EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-05-05 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Goiás EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jul Goiás EC H 0–1 L
16 Jul Coritiba FBC H 0–0 D
08 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 1–0 W
02 Jul SC Internacional A 0–0 D
25 Jun Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
21 Jun Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
Goiás EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
17 Jul CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
09 Jul Santos FC A 3–4 L
03 Jul Coritiba FBC H 1–2 L
25 Jun RB Bragantino A 0–2 L
22 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 1–0 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and Goiás EC is underway.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Goiás EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Goiás EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Sidimar, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 28' Magnificent from Joao Magno! That is 4 goals in 136 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 28' The referee calls foul for Rafael Cabral. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Goias EC player. Willian Oliveira gets a Yellow card.
  • 46' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Oliveira exits the field as Wallisson Luiz enters on 46.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' Sander is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
  • 57' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 62' Goiás EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Goiás EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 70' Wesley makes way for Paulo Vitor at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 73' Joao Magno was booked on 73.
  • 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joao Magno.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Joao Magno as he leaves the pitch. Diego Goncalves steps in for Goias EC.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gilberto on 77 minutes.
  • 79' Henrique Dourado is replacing Gilberto for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Goias EC! Hugo comes on to replace Vinicius.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luciano Castan.
  • 87' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Mateus Vital is withdrawn and Stenio Toledo gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Hugo on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Goias EC will be frustrated.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Goiás EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Goiás EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.05 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Goiás EC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Goiás EC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC35% Draw32% Goiás EC33%
Actual: Goiás EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
67%
Draw or Goiás EC
65%
Cruzeiro EC or Goiás EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC23% Draw54% Goiás EC23%
Actual: Goiás EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Goiás EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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