Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 2
Full Time
SC Internacional
Sun 5 Nov 2023 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 56' Fabricio Bustos
Matheus Jussa 61' Y
Bruno Rodrigues 74' Y
Bruno Rodrigues 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Mineirao.

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

2
5
4
Cruzeiro EC 11 games · Avg 1.7 goals SC Internacional
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional 2023-07-02 SC Internacional 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-10-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Internacional 2019-05-12 SC Internacional 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-09-02 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov SC Internacional H 1–2 L
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
25 Oct EC Bahia H 3–0 W
22 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–0 W
19 Oct CR Flamengo H 0–2 L
15 Oct Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 2–1 W
01 Nov America FC H 1–1 D
29 Oct Coritiba FBC H 3–4 L
26 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 2–1 W
22 Oct Santos FC H 7–1 W
19 Oct EC Bahia A 0–1 L

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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
27% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at Mineirao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Fabricio Bustos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 14' The deadlock is broken! Mauricio gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
  • 19' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SC Internacional's shape.
  • 24' SC Internacional fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 29' Matheus Jussa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 34' SC Internacional is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 44' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
  • 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rafael Cabral, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 52' What a strike from Wanderson! The score is 0-2.
  • 53' What a moment for Wanderson! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Fabricio Bustos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 61' Nikao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Machado at the 61 minute mark.
  • 61' The referee has no hesitation. Matheus Jussa is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 61.
  • 66' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Mateus Vital on, Matheus Pereira off on 69 minutes.
  • 74' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Bruno Rodrigues will be fuming at that decision.
  • 75' Bruno Rodrigues is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
  • 76' Another change for SC Internacional made on 76 minute. Alan Patrick leaves to be changed by Bruno Henrique.
  • 80' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Arthur Gomes is withdrawn and Robert gets his opportunity.
  • 85' SC Internacional are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 87' SC Internacional manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Henrique is hanging Wanderson on the field on 87 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

SC Internacional Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nonato 2
Wanderson 2
Rafael Borre 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Enner Valencia 1
Tabata 1
Fred 1

Head to Head

2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional 2023-07-02 SC Internacional 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-10-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Internacional 2019-05-12 SC Internacional 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-09-02 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional L 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia W 2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2023-10-15 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

SC Internacional Form

2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional W 2023-11-01 SC Internacional 1–1 America FC D 2023-10-29 SC Internacional 3–4 Coritiba FBC L 2023-10-26 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 SC Internacional W 2023-10-22 SC Internacional 7–1 Santos FC W 2023-10-19 EC Bahia 1–0 SC Internacional L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 SC Internacional xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC35% Draw30% SC Internacional35%
Actual: SC Internacional win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
64%
Draw or SC Internacional
65%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC26% Draw49% SC Internacional25%
Actual: SC Internacional win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.6%

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 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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