Sunday , 16 August 2026

SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
SC Internacional
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 25 Aug 2024 · 22:00 UTC Beira-Rio 26,634 HT 45' · FT 45'
Rafael Borre 70' 1–0
Wesley 16' Y
Anthoni 46' Y
Y 49' Lucas Romero
Y 62' William
Sergio Rochet 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Beira-Rio.

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

4
5
2
SC Internacional 11 games · Avg 1.7 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional 2023-07-02 SC Internacional 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-10-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Internacional 2019-05-12 SC Internacional 3–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
18 Aug AC Goianiense A 0–1 L
14 Aug EC Juventude H 2–1 W
11 Aug CA Paranaense H 2–2 D
04 Aug SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
27 Jul EC Bahia A 1–1 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug SC Internacional A 0–1 L
19 Aug EC Vitoria A 2–2 D
11 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
06 Aug Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
28 Jul Botafogo FR A 3–0 W
24 Jul EC Juventude H 2–0 W

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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
27% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Beira-Rio as SC Internacional face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Rafael Borre needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 15' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 16' That looks like a foul for a card for Wesley.
  • 21' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Wesley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 31' 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 Vitor Hugo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 41' SC Internacional have won 459 goals from 333 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Controversy at the stadium! Anthoni argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Alvaro Barreal as he leaves the pitch. Arthur Gomes steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 49' Lucas Romero is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
  • 54' SC Internacional are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 59' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Ramiro is withdrawn and Joao Wellington gets his opportunity.
  • 60' A tactical swap from SC Internacional — Alan Patrick on, Gabriel Teixeira off on 60 minutes.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for William on 62.
  • 66' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Lautaro Diaz departs to be replaced by Vitor Hugo.
  • 70' SC Internacional is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rafael Borre on 70.
  • 75' It’s high time Moises made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sergio Rochet.
  • 76' Enner Valencia is replacing Rafael Borre for the SC Internacional side.
  • 77' A change in the SC Internacional ranks — Bruno Gomes exits the field as Romulo enters on 77.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Kaio Jorge. He replaces Juan Dinenno on 80 minute.
  • 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 89' SC Internacional make a change. Thiago Maia trudges off to be replaced by Vitao on 89 minutes.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. SC Internacional take all three points.

Lineups

SC Internacional Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Borre 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Nonato 2
Wanderson 2
Mauricio 1
Dede 1
Johan Carbonero 1

Head to Head

2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional 2023-07-02 SC Internacional 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-10-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Internacional 2019-05-12 SC Internacional 3–1 Cruzeiro EC

SC Internacional Form

2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-08-18 AC Goianiense 1–0 SC Internacional L 2024-08-14 SC Internacional 2–1 EC Juventude W 2024-08-11 SC Internacional 2–2 CA Paranaense D 2024-08-04 SC Internacional 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2024-07-27 EC Bahia 1–1 SC Internacional D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-08-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Internacional46% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: SC Internacional win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

SC Internacional or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
54%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SC Internacional29% Draw49% Cruzeiro EC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — SC Internacional

Handicap SC Internacional covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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