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Cruzeiro EC vs Santos FC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Santos FC
Sun 23 Sep 2018 · 22:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Santos FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Helton Nunes
  • Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
  • Referee Neuza Ines Back
  • Referee Breno Rodrigues

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

5
1
3
Cruzeiro EC 9 games · Avg 2.6 goals Santos FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Santos FC 2018-05-27 Santos FC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Santos FC H 2–1 W
16 Sep CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
08 Sep SC Recife A 0–0 D
05 Sep Botafogo FR A 1–1 D
02 Sep SC Internacional H 0–0 D
26 Aug Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
Santos FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
16 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 0–0 D
09 Sep Parana Clube A 2–0 W
06 Sep Grêmio FBPA H 0–0 D
01 Sep CR Vasco da Gama A 3–0 W
25 Aug EC Bahia H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Santos FC
#11 Position #15
24 Points 21
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 7
24 Scored 26
28 Conceded 29
-4 GD -3
1.33 PPG 1.17
33% Win % 28%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
28% Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). Santos FC are 15th (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
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ 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
Santos FC
Gabriel Barbosa 7 G 2 A
Neymar 4 G 2 A
Alvaro Barreal 3 G
Benjamin Rollheiser 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Cruzeiro EC get us underway at .
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at . Santos FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Santos FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cuca might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cuca will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carlos Sanchez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Santos FC.
  • 70' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Santos FC backline.
  • 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dodo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 85' Luis Felipe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 284 appearances.
  • 90' Brazil international Bruno Silva has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • With this win, Cruzeiro EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Santos FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Santos FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC46% Draw26% Santos FC28%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Santos FC
54%
Cruzeiro EC or Santos FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC31% Draw46% Santos FC23%
Actual: Santos FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Santos FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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