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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 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

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 Gremio 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
#6 Position #12
33 Points 27
22 Played 22
9 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 6 / 9
30 Scored 27
31 Conceded 26
-1 GD +1
1.50 PPG 1.23
41% Win % 32%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and São Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' With 1 assists to his name this season, Giorgian De Arrascaeta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for São Paulo FC.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Federico Mancuello, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering São Paulo FC that had 373 games and scored 407 goals.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at . Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 50' Shaylon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against São Paulo FC's shape.
  • 60' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with São Paulo FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 70' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past São Paulo FC's compact .
  • 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and São Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 90' Sidao needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Alexandre Pato 1
Rafinha 1
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 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 Gremio 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
1.25 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC32% Draw29% Sao Paulo FC39%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
61%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
68%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC24% Draw47% Sao Paulo FC29%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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