Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 25 Jun 2023 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 74' Rodrigo Nestor
Y 81' Rodrigo Huendra
Y 88' David
Henrique Dourado 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

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 22 33
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 21 10

Head-to-Head

4
2
7
Cruzeiro EC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jun Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
21 Jun Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
10 Jun EC Bahia A 2–2 D
03 Jun CA Mineiro H 0–1 L
27 May CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
22 May Cuiaba EC H 0–1 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jun Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
21 Jun CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
11 Jun SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
04 Jun Gremio FBPA A 1–2 L
28 May Goiás EC H 2–1 W
20 May CR Vasco da Gama H 4–2 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 3' Rafinha is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 8' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 13' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ferreira scoring 3 goals.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' Brazil international Pablo Maia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 43' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Alisson is replaced by Luciano.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 70' David gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Jhegson Mendez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' A moment of madness from Rodrigo Nestor on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 76' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Rodrigo Nestor is withdrawn and Rodrigo Huendra gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Rodrigo Huendra. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 84' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Caio Paulista trudges off to be replaced by Marcos Paulo on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Filipe Machado has done his job and it is now time for Ian Luccas to step up.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for David.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Henrique Dourado will be fuming at that decision.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cruzeiro EC players.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2023-06-10 EC Bahia 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-06-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CA Mineiro L 2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-05-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Cuiaba EC L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-06-21 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2023-06-11 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 SE Palmeiras L 2023-06-04 Gremio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-05-28 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Goiás EC W 2023-05-20 Sao Paulo FC 4–2 CR Vasco da Gama W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC41% Draw31% Sao Paulo FC28%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
59%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC25% Draw54% Sao Paulo FC21%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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