Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
SC Internacional
Sat 23 Aug 2025 · 21:30 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 28' Juninho
Y 29' Tabata
Y 35' Alexandro Bernabei
Lucas Romero 54' Y
Y 90' Vitao
R 90' Rafael Borre
Y 90' Gustavo Prado

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
2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug SC Internacional H 2–1 W
18 Aug Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
10 Aug Santos FC H 1–2 L
03 Aug Botafogo FR A 2–0 W
27 Jul Ceará SC H 1–2 L
23 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D
SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
17 Aug CR Flamengo H 1–3 L
09 Aug RB Bragantino A 3–1 W
03 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 1–2 L
27 Jul CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
24 Jul Santos FC A 2–1 W

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' We are underway at Mineirao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Internacional backline.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo Mathias, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 19' Matheus Pereira does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
  • 24' A stunning finish from Tabata — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 28' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Juninho on 28 minutes.
  • 29' Tabata is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
  • 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' SC Internacional player sees a card in front of him.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 58' What composure from Kaio Jorge! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 63' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alan Rodriguez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 64' Luis Aquino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Richard at the 64 minute mark.
  • 66' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 66 minute. Wanderson leaves to be changed by Matheus Henrique.
  • 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and SC Internacional are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 76' Gabriel Barbosa gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Matheus Pereira and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' The whistle greets Lucas Silva as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Eduardo.
  • 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonardo Jardim might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 85' SC Internacional manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Raykkonen is hanging Alan Rodriguez on the field on 85 minute.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Kenji. He replaces Kaio Jorge on 88 minute.
  • 90' That is a card for SC Internacional. Vitao will be fuming at that decision.
  • Cruzeiro EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

SC Internacional Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nonato 2
Wanderson 2
Rafael Borre 2
Paolo Guerrero 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Rodrigo Moledo 1
Tabata 1
Fred 1

Head to Head

2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2025-08-18 Mirassol FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-08-10 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Santos FC L 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Ceará SC L 2025-07-23 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

SC Internacional Form

2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional L 2025-08-17 SC Internacional 1–3 CR Flamengo L 2025-08-09 RB Bragantino 1–3 SC Internacional W 2025-08-03 SC Internacional 1–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-07-27 SC Internacional 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2025-07-24 Santos FC 1–2 SC Internacional W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 SC Internacional xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC37% Draw27% SC Internacional36%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
64%
Draw or SC Internacional
63%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Internacional
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC24% Draw46% SC Internacional30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.2%

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% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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