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São Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
São Paulo FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 13 Apr 2025 · 20:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Alisson 27' Y
Y 27' Kaiki Bruno
Y 51' Kaio Jorge
Enzo Diaz 57' Y
Andre Silva 61' Y
Y 73' Matheus Pereira
Marcos Antonio 78' Y
Y 81' Lucas Romero
Y 84' Fagner
Y 90' Fabricio Bruno
Matheus 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

7
2
4
São Paulo FC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC 2024-06-02 São Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
06 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
29 Mar SC Recife H 0–0 D
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L
01 Dec Gremio FBPA A 1–2 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr São Paulo FC A 1–1 D
06 Apr SC Internacional A 0–3 L
29 Mar Mirassol FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec EC Juventude A 1–0 W
05 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–2 L
01 Dec RB Bragantino A 1–1 D

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)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Morumbi as Sao Paulo FC face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. Lucas Silva has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' Sao Paulo FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
  • 32' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 37' 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 Lucas Ferreira suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' Rafael Monteiro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 46' Damian Bobadilla is replacing Luciano for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kaio Jorge.
  • 52' Ferreira is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
  • 57' A moment of madness from Enzo Diaz on 57 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andre Silva on 61.
  • 65' What a moment for Kaio Jorge! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' Dudu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian at the 66 minute mark.
  • 71' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Pereira on 73.
  • 77' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Rodrigues is hanging Ferreira on the field on 77 minute.
  • 78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marcos Antonio on 78 minutes.
  • 78' Walace has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Silva on 78 minute.
  • 81' Lucas Romero is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 84' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 84.
  • 86' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 86 minute. Wanderson leaves to be changed by Marquinhos.
  • 90' Fabricio Bruno has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Everton 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Alexandre Pato 1
Rafinha 1

Head to Head

2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São Paulo FC 2024-06-02 São Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-02 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC

São Paulo FC Form

2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 CA Mineiro 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2025-03-29 São Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife D 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 São Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L 2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 São Paulo FC L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-03-29 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Mirassol FC W 2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-12-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras L 2024-12-01 RB Bragantino 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: São Paulo FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC43% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
57%
São Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC29% Draw52% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 17% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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