SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Beira-Rio.
- SC Internacional 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Botafogo FR | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | CR Flamengo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
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' What a night it is going to be! SC Internacional welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at Beira-Rio.
- 5' Alan Patrick has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 27 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Braian Aguirre is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' It’s gonna be a card for Jonathan.
- 24' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Cassio on 24 minutes.
- 27' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Carlos Eduardo exits the field as Mateo Gamarra enters on 27.
- 31' The Brazil Alan Patrick breaks the deadlock on 31 minutes. 1-0!
- 36' Matheus Henrique has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' A goal from the Ecuador international Enner Valencia! He fires home on 37 to make it 2-0!
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Internacional and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Lautaro Diaz comes on to replace Gabriel Barbosa.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Internacional and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' SC Internacional currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marlon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Internacional.
- 70' Alexandro Bernabei has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 70.
- 71' The crowd applauds Alan Patrick as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Romero steps in for SC Internacional.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Rodriguinho. He replaces Dudu on 76 minute.
- 77' Rafael Borre does the damage! The net is bulging and SC Internacional surge ahead!
- 80' Johan Carbonero makes way for Vitinho at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Internacional.
- 85' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 85 minute. Kaiki Bruno leaves to be changed by Marlon.
- 90' A quiet spell here at Beira-Rio. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Bruno Henrique ↓ Diego Rosa 80'
- 5
-
10
Alan Patrick ↓ Oscar Romero 71'
- 3
-
13
Enner Valencia ↓ Rafael Borre 71'
- 4
- 21
- 26
- 35
-
7
Johan Carbonero ↓ Vitinho 80'
- 24
Bench
-
16
Ronaldo ↑ 46'
- 12
- 29
-
19
Rafael Borre ↑ 71'
- 27
-
11
Oscar Romero ↑ 71'
- 2
- 23
-
28
Vitinho ↑ 80'
-
33
Diego Rosa ↑ 80'
- 45
- 20
Coach
Roger Machado
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 8
- 1
- 15
-
7
Dudu ↓ Rodriguinho 76'
- 12
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Lautaro Diaz 46'
-
94
Wanderson ↓ Marquinhos 76'
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Mateo Gamarra 27'
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↓ Marlon 85'
- 34
Bench
- 16
- 23
-
3
Marlon ↑ 85'
- 11
- 19
- 25
-
17
Marquinhos ↑ 76'
-
75
Rodriguinho ↑ 76'
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 46'
-
14
Mateo Gamarra ↑ 27'
- 41
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nonato | 2 |
| Wanderson | 2 |
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Mauricio | 1 |
| Alan Patrick | 1 |
| Enner Valencia | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56% + SC Internacional to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SC Internacional win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
SC Internacional or Draw
82%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
44%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Internacional win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — SC Internacional
| Handicap | SC Internacional covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

