Sunday , 16 August 2026

Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Goiás EC
0 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Tue 28 Nov 2023 · 00:00 UTC Serrinha HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Matheus Pereira
Bruno Melo 45' Y
Maguinho 46' Y
Maguinho 47' Y
Y 86' Marlon
Y 87' Anderson
Apodi 90' Y
Y 91' Anderson

Overview

Match Preview

Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Serrinha.

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

2
2
Goiás EC 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-07-23 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Goiás EC 2019-09-30 Goiás EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-05-05 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Goiás EC

Recent Form

Goiás EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
12 Nov CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
09 Nov Santos FC H 0–1 L
05 Nov Coritiba FBC A 1–0 W
02 Nov RB Bragantino H 0–2 L
29 Oct CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Goiás EC A 1–0 W
22 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
18 Nov Fortaleza EC A 1–0 W
11 Nov Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L
05 Nov SC Internacional H 1–2 L
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Goiás EC get us underway at Serrinha.
  • 5' Goiás EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Edimar Torquato might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' The 27-year-old Julian Palacios has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Melo, as he is very good at scoring at Serrinha with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Luis Oyama gets the nod from Goias EC. He replaces Higor Meritao and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 43' Goiás EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 45' Matheus Pereira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Ian Luccas is withdrawn and Lucas Silva gets his opportunity.
  • 46' The referee has no hesitation. Maguinho is booked for Goias EC — Yellow card on 46.
  • 47' Goias EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robert suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' Another change for Goias EC made on 56 minute. Matheus Babi leaves to be changed by Apodi.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 63 minute. Wesley leaves to be changed by Papagaio.
  • 68' It looks surprising Goiás EC does not make any changes. Matheus Babi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Vinicius is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Goiás EC.
  • 75' Goias EC make a change. Guilherme Marques trudges off to be replaced by Pedrinho on 75 minutes.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Joao Marcelo comes on to replace Neris.
  • 82' Mateus Vital has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 370 appearances.
  • 83' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 83 minute. Machado leaves to be changed by Robert.
  • 86' Marlon was booked on 86.
  • 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Anderson on 87.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Apodi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Full Time. Cruzeiro EC beats Goiás EC

Lineups

Goiás EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edimar Torquato

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Autuori

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dede 1
Rodriguinho 1
Michael 1
Thiago Neves 1
Alan Ruschel 1
Joao Magno 1
Robert 1

Head to Head

2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-07-23 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Goiás EC 2019-09-30 Goiás EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-05-05 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Goiás EC

Goiás EC Form

2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-11-12 CA Mineiro 2–1 Goiás EC L 2023-11-09 Goiás EC 0–1 Santos FC L 2023-11-05 Coritiba FBC 0–1 Goiás EC W 2023-11-02 Goiás EC 0–2 RB Bragantino L 2023-10-29 Goiás EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-11 Coritiba FBC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional L 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89 Goiás EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Cruzeiro EC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Goiás EC32% Draw34% Cruzeiro EC34%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Goiás EC or Draw
66%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Goiás EC or Cruzeiro EC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Goiás EC20% Draw57% Cruzeiro EC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.2%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Goiás EC

Handicap Goiás EC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 21% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

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