Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Goiás EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Serrinha.
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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 | Sao 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
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 4 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 7 G | 1 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Goias EC have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 260 games and scored 230 goals.
- 10' The 34-year-old Maguinho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Edimar Torquato might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Goias EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Goias EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Goias EC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' Another change for Goias EC made on 38 minute. Higor Meritao leaves to be changed by Luis Oyama.
- 43' Bruno Rodrigues needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Pereira argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Ian Luccas trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Silva on 46 minutes.
- 46' The referee shows Goias EC player a Yellow card on 46.
- 47' It’s a booking for Goias EC player. Maguinho gets a Yellow card.
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Edimar Torquato will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Goias EC ring the changes. Matheus Babi has done his job and it is now time for Apodi to step up.
- 61' Guilherme Marques has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Wesley trudges off to be replaced by Papagaio on 63 minutes.
- 68' William has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 478 appearances.
- 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' It is a substitution in Goias EC team. Guilherme Marques is replaced by Pedrinho on 75 minute.
- 77' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Marcelo is hanging Neris on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Serrinha with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 83' Robert is ready to make an impact after coming on for Machado at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' Marlon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 87' Anderson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Apodi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
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.

