Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

1
5
4
Cruzeiro EC 10 games · Avg 1.6 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
#11 Position #14
24 Points 21
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 7
24 Scored 21
28 Conceded 22
-4 GD -1
1.33 PPG 1.17
33% Win % 28%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
28% Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). SC Internacional are 14th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Internacional
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
SC Internacional
Johan Carbonero 4 G 3 A
Alexandro Bernabei 4 G 1 A
Alan Patrick 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC are looking to make home advantage count against SC Internacional.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Matheus Jussa, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 14' Mauricio does the damage! The net is bulging and SC Internacional surge ahead!
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Internacional is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Gabriel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 370 appearances.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Johnny made 330 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' SC Internacional fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 49' Bruno Henrique is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 52' Wanderson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wanderson makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 56' The referee shows SC Internacional player a Yellow card on 56.
  • 61' The whistle greets Machado as he departs to be replaced by Nikao.
  • 61' A moment of madness from Matheus Jussa on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pedro Henrique, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 69' The whistle greets Matheus Pereira as he departs to be replaced by Mateus Vital.
  • 74' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Yellow card on 74.
  • 75' A moment of madness from Bruno Rodrigues on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Henrique. He replaces Alan Patrick on 76 minute.
  • 80' Robert has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 80 minute.
  • 85' SC Internacional are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 87' Another change for SC Internacional made on 87 minute. Wanderson leaves to be changed by Pedro Henrique.
  • SC Internacional celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Dede 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Paolo Guerrero 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Rodrigo Moledo 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
1.21 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 SC Internacional xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC32% Draw29% SC Internacional39%
Actual: SC Internacional win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
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
62%
Draw or SC Internacional
68%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC24% Draw48% SC Internacional28%
Actual: SC Internacional win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push SC Internacional covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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