Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 0
Full Time
SC Internacional
Wed 28 Aug 2024 · 22:30 UTC Mineirao 35,238 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Agustin Rogel
Y 13' Gabriel Teixeira
Joao Wellington 27' Y
R 32' Agustin Rogel
Y 51' Gabriel Mercado
Joao Marcelo 56' Y
Y 58' Tabata
Y 72' Fernando
Y 79' Rafael Borre
Y 79' Enner Valencia

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
2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug SC Internacional H 0–0 D
25 Aug SC Internacional A 0–1 L
19 Aug EC Vitoria A 2–2 D
11 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
06 Aug Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
28 Jul Botafogo FR A 3–0 W
SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 0–0 D
25 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
18 Aug AC Goianiense A 0–1 L
14 Aug EC Juventude H 2–1 W
11 Aug CA Paranaense H 2–2 D
04 Aug SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D

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' In just a few seconds Mineirao will turn into a battlefield for Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Internacional needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Agustin Rogel on 11.
  • 13' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gabriel Teixeira on 13 minutes.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past SC Internacional's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 23' SC Internacional are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Juan Dinenno has done his job and it is now time for Kaio Jorge to step up.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Wellington is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 27.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Agustin Rogel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 35' The whistle greets Gabriel Teixeira as he departs to be replaced by Vitao.
  • 40' Cruzeiro EC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Matheus Pereira scoring 1 goals.
  • 45' Bruno Henrique, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Hugo. He replaces Joao Wellington on 46 minute.
  • 51' Gabriel Mercado catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 51.
  • 56' The referee calls foul for Joao Marcelo. He receives a card.
  • 58' A moment of madness from Tabata on 58 minutes earns him a card. SC Internacional will be frustrated.
  • 63' Wesley makes way for Enner Valencia at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Internacional.
  • 64' Romulo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thiago Maia at the 64 minute mark.
  • 69' It looks surprising SC Internacional does not make any changes. Vitao has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Fernando. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Kaiki Bruno comes on to replace Lucas Villalba.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Rafael Borre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 88' Mateus Vital gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Arthur Gomes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' SC Internacional ring the changes. Rafael Borre has done his job and it is now time for Rene to step up.
  • The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 0-0 SC Internacional. Honours even.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

SC Internacional Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Wanderson 2
Rafael Borre 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Nonato 2
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mauricio 1
Dede 1

Head to Head

2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional D 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-08-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W

SC Internacional Form

2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional D 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-08-18 AC Goianiense 1–0 SC Internacional L 2024-08-14 SC Internacional 2–1 EC Juventude W 2024-08-11 SC Internacional 2–2 CA Paranaense D 2024-08-04 SC Internacional 1–1 SE Palmeiras D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 SC Internacional xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 75% + Cruzeiro EC or Draw 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC36% Draw35% SC Internacional29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 52%
48%
± 2.5 25%
75%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
71%
Draw or SC Internacional
64%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC23% Draw59% SC Internacional18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push SC Internacional covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 22% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 18% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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