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Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 2
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 29 Jul 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
  • Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
  • Referee Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho
  • Referee Thiago Gomes Magalhaes

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

4
2
7
Cruzeiro EC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC 2017-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Cruzeiro EC 2017-05-14 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
26 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–2 L
22 Jul CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
19 Jul America FC H 3–1 W
14 Jun Parana Clube A 1–1 D
13 Jun Parana Clube A 1–1 D
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 2–0 W
26 Jul Grêmio FBPA A 1–2 L
22 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–1 W
19 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–0 W
13 Jun EC Vitoria H 3–0 W
13 Jun EC Vitoria H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Sao Paulo FC
#11 Position #8
24 Points 25
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 7 / 4 / 7
24 Scored 23
28 Conceded 20
-4 GD +3
1.33 PPG 1.39
33% Win % 39%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 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
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ 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
Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Cruzeiro EC get us underway at .
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' Sao Paulo FC have won 405 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' 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 Luan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Peres, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' Edilson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 55' Shaylon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 60' The 37-year-old Everton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' A quiet spell here at . Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 70' Fabio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
  • 80' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 85' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cruzeiro EC 0-2 Sao Paulo FC.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Aguirre

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Thiago Neves 2
William da Silva 1
Christian 1
Everton 1
Diego Souza 1

Head to Head

2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC 2017-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Cruzeiro EC 2017-05-14 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2018-07-26 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2018-07-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2018-07-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 America FC W 2018-06-13 Parana Clube 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-06-13 Parana Clube 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D

Sao Paulo FC Form

2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2018-07-26 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2018-07-22 Sao Paulo FC 3–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2018-07-19 CR Flamengo 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2018-06-13 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 EC Vitoria W 2018-06-13 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 EC Vitoria W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC30% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC42%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
58%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
70%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC22% Draw47% Sao Paulo FC31%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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