São Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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São Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- São Paulo FC 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Thiago Americano Labes
- Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
- Referee Kleber Lucio Gil
- Referee Rodrigo Gomes Paes Domingues
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 | São 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | EC Bahia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 May | CR Flamengo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Goiás EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun | São Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 May | Fluminense FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 May | SC Internacional | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 May | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| São Paulo FC | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 36 | Points | 45 |
| 27 | Played | 28 |
| 10 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 42 |
| 30 | Conceded | 40 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 37% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
15%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
São Paulo FC
| Luciano | 8 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 8 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alexandre Pato makes it 1-0.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mano Menezes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Hernanes is replaced by Igor Gomes.
- 48' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tche Tche.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Thiago Neves.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Ariel Cabral is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 65.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Thiago Neves makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 69' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David is hanging Thiago Neves on the field on 69 minute.
- 73' Lucas Silva gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Ariel Cabral and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Hudson has done his job and it is now time for Igor Vinicius to step up.
- 81' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 87' Sassa gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Fred and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Poor challenge from Igor Vinicius. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 25
- 13
- 28
- 12
- 23
- 15
- 44
- 7
Bench
- 17
- 19
- 16
- 1
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 18
- 26
- 2
- 41
- 43
Coach
Cuca
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 6
- 8
-
5
Ariel Cabral ↓ Lucas Silva 73'
- 29
- 19
-
10
Thiago Neves ↓ David 69'
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 12
-
16
Lucas Silva ↑ 73'
-
11
David ↑ 69'
-
99
Sassa ↑ 87'
- 39
- 14
- 15
- 27
- 25
- 18
- 42
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ferreira | 4 |
| Thiago Neves | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Everton | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Alexandre Pato | 1 |
| Rafinha | 1 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
51%
São Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: São Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

