Saturday , 26 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 1
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 15 Sep 2024 · 21:30 UTC Mineirao 44,743 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 59' William da Silva
Y 5' Nahuel Ferraresi
Kaio Jorge 19' Y
Matheus Henrique 43' Y
Y 43' Michel Araujo
Lucas Romero 45' Y
Gabriel Veron 74' Y
Y 90' Andre Silva

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs São Paulo FC — 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 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
2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC 2024-06-02 São Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep São Paulo FC H 0–1 L
01 Sep AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
28 Aug SC Internacional H 0–0 D
25 Aug SC Internacional A 0–1 L
19 Aug EC Vitoria A 2–2 D
11 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
01 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–2 L
25 Aug EC Vitoria H 2–1 W
22 Aug Club Nacional de Football H 2–0 W
18 Aug SE Palmeiras A 1–2 L
15 Aug Club Nacional de Football A 0–0 D

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cruzeiro EC launch into their encounter with Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' The referee has no hesitation. Nahuel Ferraresi is booked for Sao Paulo FC — card on 5.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 19' The referee calls foul for Kaio Jorge. He receives a card.
  • 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 43' Matheus Henrique catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
  • 45' Lucas Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 50' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Against the run of play, William da Silva has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Walace departs to be replaced by Lautaro Diaz.
  • 66' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 69' Vitor Hugo makes way for Gabriel Veron at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 72' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — William da Silva exits the field as Jamal Lewis enters on 72.
  • 73' Luiz Gustavo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santiago Longo on 73 minute.
  • 74' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Gabriel Veron gets a card.
  • 79' Sao Paulo FC have won 411 goals from 377 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 82' Rodrigo Huendra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michel Araujo at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 88' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 88 minute. Matheus Henrique leaves to be changed by Mateus Vital.
  • 89' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 89 minute. Marlon leaves to be changed by Kaiki Bruno.
  • 90' Andre Silva has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • With this win, Sao Paulo FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

São Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Thiago Neves 2
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 1
William da Silva 1
Christian 1

Head to Head

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC 2024-06-02 São Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 AC Goianiense W 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional D 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-08-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D

São Paulo FC Form

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC W 2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2024-08-25 São Paulo FC 2–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-08-22 São Paulo FC 2–0 Club Nacional de Football W 2024-08-18 SE Palmeiras 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-08-15 Club Nacional de Football 0–0 São Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC36% Draw32% São Paulo FC32%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or São Paulo FC
64%
Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC25% Draw54% São Paulo FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+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
39% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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