Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 15 Sep 2024 · 21:30 UTC Mineirao 44,743 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 59' William da Silva
Y 5' Nahuel Ferraresi
Kaio Jorge 19' Y
Matheus Henrique 43' Y
Y 43' Michel Araujo
Lucas Romero 45' Y
Gabriel Veron 74' Y
Y 90' Andre Silva

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Mineirao.

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
2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 0–1 L
01 Sep AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
28 Aug SC Internacional H 0–0 D
25 Aug SC Internacional A 0–1 L
19 Aug EC Vitoria A 2–2 D
11 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
01 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–2 L
25 Aug EC Vitoria H 2–1 W
22 Aug Club Nacional de Football H 2–0 W
18 Aug SE Palmeiras A 1–2 L
15 Aug Club Nacional de Football A 0–0 D

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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting Sao Paulo FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' A moment of madness from Nahuel Ferraresi on 5 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 10' Kaio Jorge needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kaio Jorge on 19.
  • 24' Wellington Rato has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William da Silva made 371 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' Poor challenge from Matheus Henrique. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lucas Romero gets a card.
  • 50' Jose Sabino, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 59' William da Silva puts Sao Paulo FC on the lead.
  • 61' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Lautaro Diaz comes on to replace Walace.
  • 66' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. William has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Vitor Hugo as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Veron steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 72' The crowd applauds William da Silva as he leaves the pitch. Jamal Lewis steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 73' Luiz Gustavo is replacing Santiago Longo for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gabriel Veron.
  • 79' 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.
  • 82' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Michel Araujo departs to be replaced by Rodrigo Huendra.
  • 87' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 88' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Matheus Henrique has done his job and it is now time for Mateus Vital to step up.
  • 89' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Marlon exits the field as Kaiki Bruno enters on 89.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andre Silva on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sao Paulo FC players.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

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

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 AC Goianiense W 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional D 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-08-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-08-25 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-08-22 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Club Nacional de Football W 2024-08-18 SE Palmeiras 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-08-15 Club Nacional de Football 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.01 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC32% Draw32% Sao Paulo FC36%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
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
65%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
68%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC22% Draw54% Sao Paulo FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 20% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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