Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional is underway.
- 5' Wesley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Internacional so far.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 11' Agustin Rogel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 11.
- 13' SC Internacional player sees a card in front of him.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Juan Dinenno makes way for Kaio Jorge at the 25 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Wellington argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' Poor challenge from Agustin Rogel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 35' Another substitution for SC Internacional to replace Gabriel Teixeira by Vitao on 35 minute.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Vitor Hugo is replacing Joao Wellington for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 51' A moment of madness from Gabriel Mercado on 51 minutes earns him a card. SC Internacional will be frustrated.
- 56' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Joao Marcelo will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' Tabata was booked on 58.
- 63' The crowd applauds Wesley as he leaves the pitch. Enner Valencia steps in for SC Internacional.
- 64' The whistle greets Thiago Maia as he departs to be replaced by Romulo.
- 69' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Internacional backline.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Fernando argues furiously but the card stands.
- 73' The whistle greets Lucas Villalba as he departs to be replaced by Kaiki Bruno.
- 78' The travelling SC Internacional supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Poor challenge from Rafael Borre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 88' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Arthur Gomes is replaced by Mateus Vital.
- 90' The whistle greets Rafael Borre as he departs to be replaced by Rene.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Mauricio | 1 |
| Alan Patrick | 1 |
| Enner Valencia | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 73% + Cruzeiro EC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.79
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 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Internacional
67%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 3
1.9%
3 – 0
1.8%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

