Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 22 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
- Referee Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Emerson De Almeida Ferreira
5 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 8.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | Goiás EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Ceará SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | SC Internacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #15 |
| 33 | Points | 23 |
| 22 | Played | 22 |
| 9 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 8 / 9 |
| 30 | Scored | 23 |
| 31 | Conceded | 27 |
| -1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 41% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). SC Internacional are 15th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Internacional
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting SC Internacional for another epic battle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The deadlock is broken! Nonato gets on the scoresheet on 10 minutes.
- 15' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Fabricio Bruno argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' SC Internacional player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 38' 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 Marcelo Lomba suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' The 32-year-old Neilton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' SC Internacional receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' It’s a booking for SC Internacional player. Marcelo Lomba gets a Yellow card.
- 63' GOAL! Fred fires home to make it 1-1!
- 63' Another substitution for SC Internacional to replace Nonato by Neilton on 63 minute.
- 64' The SC Internacional manager makes a substitution. Nonato departs to be replaced by Neilton.
- 64' Thiago Neves was booked on 64.
- 68' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 73' Ezequiel gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces David and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Andres D'Alessandro. He replaces Nicolas Lopez on 79 minute.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ederson on 81 minutes.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' The SC Internacional bench stirs into life. Heitor is withdrawn and Bruno gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 9
- 12
- 6
- 15
- 8
- 88
- 7
- 33
- 45
- 31
Bench
- 21
-
17
Neilton ↑ 63'
-
2
Bruno ↑ 90'
- 20
- 1
- 44
- 37
-
10
Andres D'Alessandro ↑ 79'
- 11
- 29
- 77
- 16
Coach
Odair Hellmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Paolo Guerrero | 1 |
| Alan Patrick | 1 |
| Rodrigo Moledo | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
64%
Draw or SC Internacional
65%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Internacional win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

