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Cruzeiro EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Thu 17 Oct 2019 · 00:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
Y 53' Reinaldo
Fred 53' Y
David 67' Y
Y 90' Dani Alves

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Fabricio Vilarinho Da Silva
  • Referee Bruno Raphael Pires
  • Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio
  • Referee Bruno Pires
  • Referee Ronei Candido Alves

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 São 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

4
2
7
Cruzeiro EC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-06-02 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 São Paulo FC 2017-08-13 São Paulo FC 3–2 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct São Paulo FC H 1–0 W
13 Oct Chapecoense AF A 1–1 D
10 Oct Fluminense FC H 0–0 D
06 Oct SC Internacional H 1–1 D
30 Sep Goiás EC A 0–1 L
25 Sep Ceará SC A 0–0 D
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
13 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
10 Oct EC Bahia A 0–0 D
05 Oct Fortaleza EC H 2–1 W
28 Sep CR Flamengo A 0–0 D
26 Sep Goiás EC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC São Paulo FC
#6 Position #11
45 Points 36
28 Played 27
13 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 10 / 6 / 11
42 Scored 32
40 Conceded 30
+2 GD +2
1.61 PPG 1.33
46% Win % 37%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). São Paulo FC are 11th (36 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
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ 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
São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 15' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ferreira scoring 3 goals.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' Alexandre Pato is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fernando Diniz will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' Brazil international Fabio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 46 minute. Juanfran leaves to be changed by Vitor.
  • 51' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Reinaldo.
  • 58' Magnificent from Thiago Neves! That is 17 goals in 257 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. Abel Braga might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 64' Hernanes makes way for Igor Gomes at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 67' David is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
  • 72' David has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 74' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jadson is hanging Ederson on the field on 74 minute.
  • 75' Jadson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ederson on 75 minute.
  • 77' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. David is withdrawn and Ariel Cabral gets his opportunity.
  • 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 87' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dani Alves.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Abel Braga

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Kaio Jorge 1
Everton 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Alexandre Pato 1

Head to Head

2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-06-02 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 São Paulo FC 2017-08-13 São Paulo FC 3–2 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC W 2019-10-13 Chapecoense AF 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2019-10-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Internacional D 2019-09-30 Goiás EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-09-25 Ceará SC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

São Paulo FC Form

2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC L 2019-10-13 São Paulo FC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2019-10-10 EC Bahia 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2019-10-05 São Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC W 2019-09-28 CR Flamengo 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2019-09-26 São Paulo FC 0–1 Goiás EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC40% Draw32% São Paulo FC28%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
71%
Draw or São Paulo FC
60%
Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC25% Draw55% São Paulo FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 19% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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