Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 28 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #18 |
| 45 | Points | 28 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 13 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 12 |
| 42 | Scored | 30 |
| 40 | Conceded | 36 |
| +2 | GD | -6 |
| 1.61 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 46% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). SC Internacional are 18th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Internacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/5
31-45
1/6
46-60
4/2
61-75
5/2
76+
5/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 4 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 7 G | 1 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 7 G | 4 A |
| Alan Patrick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Cruzeiro EC host SC Internacional — let the battle begin!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' That is a card for SC Internacional. Agustin Rogel will be fuming at that decision.
- 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gabriel Teixeira.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' SC Internacional have won 462 goals from 337 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Juan Dinenno has done his job and it is now time for Kaio Jorge to step up.
- 27' That looks like a foul for a card for Joao Wellington.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Agustin Rogel.
- 35' The supporters are chanting for Vitao. He replaces Gabriel Teixeira on 35 minute.
- 40' Joao Wellington has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Joao Wellington trudges off to be replaced by Vitor Hugo on 46 minutes.
- 51' SC Internacional player sees a card in front of him.
- 56' Joao Marcelo is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 58' SC Internacional player sees a card in front of him.
- 63' Fresh legs for SC Internacional! Enner Valencia comes on to replace Wesley.
- 64' Romulo gets the nod from SC Internacional. He replaces Thiago Maia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Fernando has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
- 73' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaiki Bruno is hanging Lucas Villalba on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 79' Rafael Borre is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 84' SC Internacional are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mateus Vital is hanging Arthur Gomes on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' SC Internacional ring the changes. Rafael Borre has done his job and it is now time for Rene to step up.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 97
- 1
- 3
- 20
- 10
-
11
Arthur Gomes ↓ Mateus Vital 88'
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↓ Kaiki Bruno 73'
- 5
- 43
-
77
Joao Wellington ↓ Vitor Hugo 46'
-
19
Juan Dinenno ↓ Kaio Jorge 25'
Bench
- 16
- 17
-
7
Mateus Vital ↑ 88'
- 98
-
9
Kaio Jorge ↑ 25'
- 44
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↑ 73'
- 33
- 34
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 46'
Coach
Moises
SC Internacional Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
29
Thiago Maia ↓ Romulo 64'
- 25
- 5
-
17
Tabata ↓ Bruno Henrique 63'
-
19
Rafael Borre ↓ Rene 90'
- 18
-
21
Wesley ↓ Enner Valencia 63'
- 15
- 26
- 24
-
34
Gabriel Teixeira ↓ Vitao 35'
Bench
-
6
Rene ↑ 90'
- 7
-
8
Bruno Henrique ↑ 63'
- 31
- 10
-
13
Enner Valencia ↑ 63'
-
44
Vitao ↑ 35'
-
40
Romulo ↑ 64'
- 3
- 47
- 49
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Enner Valencia | 1 |
| Tabata | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
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 73% + Cruzeiro EC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or SC Internacional
62%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 23% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

