Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Serrinha.
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | São Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Goiás EC welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at Serrinha.
- 5' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Goiás EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Serrinha. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' Joao Wellington is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Goiás EC so far.
- 38' The Goias EC bench stirs into life. Higor Meritao is withdrawn and Luis Oyama gets his opportunity.
- 43' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Matheus Pereira. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Ian Luccas makes way for Lucas Silva at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maguinho on 46.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maguinho.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maguinho made 152 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' The crowd applauds Matheus Babi as he leaves the pitch. Apodi steps in for Goias EC.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Papagaio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wesley at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Goiás EC and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' Pedrinho is replacing Guilherme Marques for the Goias EC side.
- 77' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Neris has done his job and it is now time for Joao Marcelo to step up.
- 82' Goiás EC have won 179 goals from 152 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 83' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Machado by Robert on 83 minute.
- 86' A moment of madness from Marlon on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anderson.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Apodi.
- 0-1 the final result. Goiás EC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 19
- 23
- 10
- 12
- –
- 2
- 20
- 60
- 37
Bench
- 22
- 43
- 88
- 5
- 8
- 41
- 4
- –
- –
- –
- –
- 30
Coach
Edimar Torquato
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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Mateus Vital ↓ Joao Wellington 63'
- –
- –
- 96
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Neris ↓ Joao Marcelo 77'
- –
- –
- –
- –
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Ian Luccas ↓ Lucas Silva 46'
- –
Bench
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16
Lucas Silva ↑ 46'
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Papagaio ↑ 63'
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
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43
Joao Marcelo ↑ 77'
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Joao Wellington ↑ 63'
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80
Robert ↑ 83'
- –
Coach
Paulo Autuori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rodriguinho | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Alan Ruschel | 1 |
| Joao Magno | 1 |
| Robert | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
Head to Head
Goiás EC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

