Cruzeiro EC vs SC Recife, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs SC Recife — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | SC Recife | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cruzeiro EC gets underway.
- 5' The travelling SC Recife supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 16' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Matheus Henrique departs to be replaced by Christian.
- 21' The referee shows SC Recife player a card on 21.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Keny Arroyo.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aderlan Silva on 33 minutes.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Derik Lacerda makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 41.
- 46' Romarinho makes way for Igor Carius at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Recife.
- 51' Kaiki Bruno is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 55' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Luis Sinisterra on, Jonathan off on 55 minutes.
- 59' What an equalizer from Gabriel Barbosa!
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Rodrigo Atencio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hyoran on 66 minute.
- 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 79' Ryan Guilherme is replacing Christian for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 84' Ecuador international Keny Arroyo has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' Chrystian Barletta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheusinho on 86 minute.
- 90' A change in the SC Recife ranks — Christian Rivera exits the field as Lucas Kal enters on 90.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Joao Marcelo 55'
-
8
Matheus Henrique ↓ Christian 16'
- 1
- 10
- 9
- 25
- 21
- 6
-
34
Jonathan ↓ Luis Sinisterra 55'
-
2
Kaua Moraes ↓ Marquinhos 79'
- 99
Bench
- 11
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 55'
- 5
-
88
Christian ↑ 16'
-
7
Marquinhos ↑ 79'
-
43
Joao Marcelo ↑ 55'
- 77
- 14
- 41
- 51
- 36
- 20
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
SC Recife Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 40
- 15
-
19
Hyoran ↓ Rodrigo Atencio 66'
- 36
-
11
Romarinho ↓ Igor Carius 46'
- 18
- 17
- 13
-
14
Christian Rivera ↓ Lucas Kal 90'
-
58
ze Lucas ↓ Pedro Augusto 86'
Bench
-
21
Lucas Kal ↑ 90'
- 92
-
16
Igor Carius ↑ 46'
- 27
- 38
- 42
- 22
- 9
-
28
Pedro Augusto ↑ 86'
- 6
-
30
Chrystian Barletta ↑ 86'
-
20
Rodrigo Atencio ↑ 66'
Coach
Daniel Paulista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Derik Lacerda | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
SC Recife xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
79%
Draw or SC Recife
49%
Cruzeiro EC or SC Recife
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Recife win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.5%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | SC Recife covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.