Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 31 Aug 2025 · 00:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Luciano
Lucas Villalba 28' Y
Y 61' Rodrigo Huendra
Y 70' Patryck
Lucas Silva 87' Y
Y 88' Damian Bobadilla

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
2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
23 Aug SC Internacional H 2–1 W
18 Aug Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
10 Aug Santos FC H 1–2 L
03 Aug Botafogo FR A 2–0 W
27 Jul Ceará SC H 1–2 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
24 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–0 W
16 Aug SC Recife A 2–2 D
09 Aug EC Vitoria H 2–0 W
03 Aug SC Internacional A 2–1 W
27 Jul Fluminense FC H 3–1 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC get this one started.
  • 5' It’s high time Leonardo Jardim made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' Argentina international Lucas Villalba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' Luciano was booked on 23.
  • 28' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Villalba argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Kaio Jorge by Gabriel Barbosa on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cassio made 370 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Rodrigo Huendra argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 64' Matheus Pereira adds to his 0 season tally! Cruzeiro EC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Patryck on 70 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 73' Wanderson makes way for Carlos Eduardo at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 78' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonardo Jardim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Juan Dinenno comes on to replace Luciano.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Patryck is replaced by Wendell.
  • 86' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Kaua Prates on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Damian Bobadilla gets a card.
  • Full Time. Cruzeiro EC beats Sao Paulo FC

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2025-08-18 Mirassol FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-08-10 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Santos FC L 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Ceará SC L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-08-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CA Mineiro W 2025-08-16 SC Recife 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-08-09 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 EC Vitoria W 2025-08-03 SC Internacional 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2025-07-27 Sao Paulo FC 3–1 Fluminense FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.14 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC36% Draw29% Sao Paulo FC35%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
64%
Cruzeiro EC or Sao Paulo FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC23% Draw50% Sao Paulo FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
10.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%

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% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 21% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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