SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- SC Internacional 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro
12 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 May | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 May | CR Flamengo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Chapecoense AF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Parana Clube | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | SC Internacional | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 May | Goiás EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| SC Internacional | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #11 |
| 21 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 24 |
| 22 | Conceded | 28 |
| -1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 28% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
SC Internacional are 14th (21 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Internacional
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Cruzeiro EC
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 4 G | |
| Matheus Pereira | 3 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cruzeiro EC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' The 39-year-old Edilson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Nonato has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 36' Against the run of play, Dede has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 41' Paolo Guerrero has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. SC Internacional must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Internacional and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' Paolo Guerrero makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and SC Internacional are in front.
- 61' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' It’s high time Mano Menezes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 67' Rodriguinho gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Pedro Rocha and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Guilherme Parede has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nonato on 70 minute.
- 75' It is a substitution in SC Internacional team. Andres D'Alessandro is replaced by Rafael Sobis on 75 minute.
- 79' Sassa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fred on 79 minute.
- 83' What a moment for Rodrigo Moledo! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' Martin Sarrafiore gets the nod from SC Internacional. He replaces Paolo Guerrero and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' SC Internacional currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Red card on 90.
- Another three points for SC Internacional.
Lineups
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 9
- 12
- 28
- 15
- 4
- 37
- 10
- 8
- 7
-
33
Nonato ↓ Guilherme Parede 70'
Bench
-
23
Rafael Sobis ↑ 75'
- 17
- 2
- 1
- 6
- 21
- 99
-
29
Martin Sarrafiore ↑ 84'
-
77
Guilherme Parede ↑ 70'
- 16
- 40
Coach
Odair Hellmann
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 2
- 29
- 10
- 16
- 9
- 27
- 18
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↓ Rodriguinho 67'
Bench
- 12
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 7
-
11
David ↑ 67'
-
99
Sassa ↑ 79'
- 39
- 25
-
23
Rodriguinho ↑ 67'
- 36
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Mauricio | 1 |
| Alan Patrick | 1 |
| Enner Valencia | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
SC Internacional to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SC Internacional win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
SC Internacional or Draw
81%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
44%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — SC Internacional
| Handicap | SC Internacional covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 24% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

