Wednesday , 11 November 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 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

5
2
7
Cruzeiro EC 14 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
#3 Position #10
60 Points 44
34 Played 34
18 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 14
55 Scored 39
48 Conceded 39
+7 GD +0
1.76 PPG 1.29
53% Win % 35%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 14 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 7 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 387 games and scored 422 goals.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 23' That looks like a foul for a card for Luciano.
  • 28' A moment of madness from Lucas Villalba on 28 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' William has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' Gabriel Barbosa gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Kaio Jorge and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cedric is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 61' Rodrigo Huendra is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
  • 64' Matheus Pereira does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
  • 69' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Patryck argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 73' Carlos Eduardo is replacing Wanderson for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 78' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonardo Jardim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Luciano is replaced by Juan Dinenno.
  • 83' The whistle greets Patryck as he departs to be replaced by Wendell.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Kaua Prates on 86 minute.
  • 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Silva.
  • 88' Damian Bobadilla has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 88.
  • Full Time. Cruzeiro EC beats Sao Paulo FC

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
Kaio Jorge 2
Thiago Neves 2
Rafinha 1
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 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
1.3 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC41% Draw29% São Paulo FC30%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
70%
Draw or São Paulo FC
59%
Cruzeiro EC or São Paulo FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC28% Draw50% São Paulo FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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