Saturday , 26 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 31 Aug 2025 · 00:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Luciano
Lucas Villalba 28' Y
Y 61' Rodrigo Huendra
Y 70' Patryck
Lucas Silva 87' Y
Y 88' Damian Bobadilla

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
2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug São Paulo FC H 1–0 W
23 Aug SC Internacional H 2–1 W
18 Aug Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
10 Aug Santos FC H 1–2 L
03 Aug Botafogo FR A 2–0 W
27 Jul Ceará SC H 1–2 L
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
24 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–0 W
16 Aug SC Recife A 2–2 D
09 Aug EC Vitoria H 2–0 W
03 Aug SC Internacional A 2–1 W
27 Jul Fluminense FC H 3–1 W

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 15' Wanderson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 20' 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 Lucas Villalba suffering a number of foals already.
  • 23' That is a card for Sao Paulo FC. Luciano will be fuming at that decision.
  • 28' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 28.
  • 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 38' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Kaio Jorge exits the field as Gabriel Barbosa enters on 46.
  • 51' Jose Sabino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ferreira scoring 3 goals.
  • 61' Rodrigo Huendra is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
  • 64' What a moment for Matheus Pereira! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 69' 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.
  • 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Patryck.
  • 73' The whistle greets Wanderson as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Eduardo.
  • 78' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. Luciano has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Luciano is replaced by Juan Dinenno.
  • 83' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Patryck exits the field as Wendell enters on 83.
  • 86' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Kaua Prates on 86 minutes.
  • 87' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lucas Silva gets a card.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Damian Bobadilla.
  • The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 1-0 Sao Paulo FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

São Paulo FC Lineups

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

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC W 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2025-08-18 Mirassol FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-08-10 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Santos FC L 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Ceará SC L

São Paulo FC Form

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC L 2025-08-24 São Paulo FC 2–0 CA Mineiro W 2025-08-16 SC Recife 2–2 São Paulo FC D 2025-08-09 São Paulo FC 2–0 EC Vitoria W 2025-08-03 SC Internacional 1–2 São Paulo FC W 2025-07-27 São Paulo FC 3–1 Fluminense FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC39% Draw30% São Paulo FC31%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or São Paulo FC
61%
Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC26% Draw50% São Paulo FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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