Thursday , 2 July 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 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
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 Grêmio 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
#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' Cruzeiro EC have kicked off against Sao Paulo FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 3' The Brazil Rafinha breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 0-1!
  • 8' Pablo Maia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 371 appearances.
  • 13' 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.
  • 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 28' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' Brazil international Rafael Cabral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' Luciano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alisson on 46 minute.
  • 51' Reynaldo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 70' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Jhegson Mendez is withdrawn and David gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Controversy at the stadium! Rodrigo Nestor argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' Rodrigo Huendra is replacing Rodrigo Nestor for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 81' Rodrigo Huendra is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Caio Paulista as he leaves the pitch. Marcos Paulo steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 87' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 87 minute. Filipe Machado leaves to be changed by Ian Luccas.
  • 88' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 88.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Henrique Dourado argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Thiago Neves 2
Rafinha 1
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 1
William da Silva 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 Grêmio 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
1.04 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC38% Draw31% Sao Paulo FC31%
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 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
62%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC23% Draw54% Sao Paulo FC23%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 20% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

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