SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- SC Internacional 22 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jun | CD Independiente Medellín | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Jun | America FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Jun | Club Nacional de Football | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul | SC Internacional | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jun | Fortaleza EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| SC Internacional | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 23 | Points | 33 |
| 22 | Played | 22 |
| 5 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 7 |
| 23 | Scored | 30 |
| 27 | Conceded | 31 |
| -4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.05 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 23% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
SC Internacional are 15th (23 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Internacional
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' SC Internacional have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SC Internacional that had 333 games and scored 459 goals.
- 15' John has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 18' Jean Dias gets the nod from SC Internacional. He replaces Alan Patrick and will look to change the dynamic.
- 23' SC Internacional are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Lucas Oliveira is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
- 30' SC Internacional is showing some good football. However, SC Internacional are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rene.
- 43' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Johnny is booked for SC Internacional — Yellow card on 44.
- 45' Gabriel Mercado picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Carlos De Pena is replacing Johnny for the SC Internacional side.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alan Patrick.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. SC Internacional in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
- 63' Another change for SC Internacional made on 63 minute. Luiz Adriano leaves to be changed by Alexandre Alemao.
- 64' SC Internacional ring the changes. Mauricio has done his job and it is now time for Charles Aranguiz to step up.
- 69' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Red card on 69.
- 71' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Stenio Toledo is replaced by Neris.
- 76' SC Internacional seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabricio Bustos on 79.
- 81' Another change for SC Internacional made on 81 minute. Jean Dias leaves to be changed by Lucca Holanda.
- 83' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Wesley is withdrawn and Neto Moura gets his opportunity.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Vitao argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Bruno Rodrigues has done his job and it is now time for Henrique Dourado to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — SC Internacional 0-0 Cruzeiro EC.
Lineups
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 16
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10
Alan Patrick ↓ Jean Dias 18'
- 31
- 11
-
9
Luiz Adriano ↓ Alexandre Alemao 63'
- 44
-
27
Mauricio ↓ Charles Aranguiz 64'
- 40
-
30
Johnny ↓ Carlos De Pena 46'
Bench
-
20
Charles Aranguiz ↑ 64'
- 1
- 4
- 17
-
14
Carlos De Pena ↑ 46'
-
35
Alexandre Alemao ↑ 63'
- 41
- 21
-
38
Jean Dias ↑ 18'
- 42
- 36
- 45
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- –
- –
- –
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–
Wesley ↓ Neto Moura 83'
- –
-
–
Stenio Toledo ↓ Neris 71'
- –
- –
- –
- –
Bench
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–
Henrique Dourado ↑ 90'
-
–
Neto Moura ↑ 83'
- –
- –
- –
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–
Neris ↑ 71'
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- 80
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Johan Carbonero | 1 |
| Paolo Guerrero | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Internacional Form
2023-07-02
SC Internacional
0–0
Cruzeiro EC
D
2023-06-28
SC Internacional
3–1
CD Independiente Medellín
W
2023-06-25
America FC
1–2
SC Internacional
W
2023-06-22
Coritiba FBC
0–1
SC Internacional
W
2023-06-11
SC Internacional
2–1
CR Vasco da Gama
W
2023-06-07
Club Nacional de Football
1–1
SC Internacional
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
SC Internacional or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
SC Internacional or Draw
75%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
55%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
13%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — SC Internacional
| Handicap | SC Internacional covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.