Wednesday , 11 November 2026

São Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
São Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 2 Nov 2023 · 23:00 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' William
Y 56' Anderson
R 56' Anderson
Lucas Beraldo 72' Y
Y 74' Papagaio

Overview

Match Preview

São Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Morumbi.

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

7
2
5
São Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-06-02 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
29 Oct CA Paranaense A 1–1 D
25 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L
21 Oct Gremio FBPA H 3–0 W
19 Oct Goiás EC A 0–2 L
07 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov São Paulo FC A 0–1 L
25 Oct EC Bahia H 3–0 W
22 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–0 W
19 Oct CR Flamengo H 0–2 L
15 Oct Cuiabá EC A 0–0 D
01 Oct América FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

São Paulo FC Cruzeiro EC
#10 Position #3
44 Points 60
34 Played 34
12 / 8 / 14 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 10
39 Scored 55
39 Conceded 48
+0 GD +7
1.29 PPG 1.76
35% Win % 53%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
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' The ball is rolling at Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 266 games and scored 244 goals.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' Marlon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 40' Alisson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! William argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' A moment of madness from Anderson on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 57' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 57 minute. James Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Luciano.
  • 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 67' Caio Paulista, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 71' Papagaio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 71 minute.
  • 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Beraldo on 72 minutes.
  • 74' Papagaio was booked on 74.
  • 79' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Lucas Silva has done his job and it is now time for Wesley to step up.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Juan Santos. He replaces Wellington Rato on 81 minute.
  • 84' What a strike from Luciano! The score is 1-0.
  • 88' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robert is hanging Machado on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Diego Costa comes on to replace Alisson.
  • 1-0 the final result. Cruzeiro EC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Everton 1
ze Lucas 1
Matheus Pereira 1

Head to Head

2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC 2019-06-02 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

São Paulo FC Form

2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-29 CA Paranaense 1–1 São Paulo FC D 2023-10-25 SE Palmeiras 5–0 São Paulo FC L 2023-10-21 São Paulo FC 3–0 Gremio FBPA W 2023-10-19 Goiás EC 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2023-10-07 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 São Paulo FC D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia W 2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2023-10-15 Cuiabá EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 América FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: São Paulo FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC45% Draw31% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
55%
São Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC28% Draw54% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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