Sunday , 16 August 2026

SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
SC Internacional
3 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 6 Apr 2025 · 21:30 UTC Beira-Rio HT 45' · FT 45'
R 20' Jonathan
Y 24' Cassio
Alexandro Bernabei 70' 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
2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 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

Recent Form

SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Gremio FBPA H 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)
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' SC Internacional have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SC Internacional side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jonathan on 20 minutes.
  • 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Cassio.
  • 27' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 27 minute. Carlos Eduardo leaves to be changed by Mateo Gamarra.
  • 31' SC Internacional is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alan Patrick on 31.
  • 36' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Lautaro Diaz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 37' What a moment for Enner Valencia! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' Lautaro Diaz is replacing Gabriel Barbosa for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 51' Anthoni has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Internacional and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' 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.
  • 66' SC Internacional are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 70' SC Internacional receives a card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 71' Fresh legs for SC Internacional! Oscar Romero comes on to replace Alan Patrick.
  • 76' Rodriguinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dudu at the 76 minute mark.
  • 77' The Colombia Rafael Borre breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 3-0!
  • 80' The crowd applauds Johan Carbonero as he leaves the pitch. Vitinho steps in for SC Internacional.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Kaiki Bruno as he leaves the pitch. Marlon steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 90' It’s high time Roger Machado made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • With this win, SC Internacional is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

SC Internacional Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nonato 2
Wanderson 2
Rafael Borre 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Johan Carbonero 1
Paolo Guerrero 1
Alan Patrick 1

Head to Head

2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 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

SC Internacional Form

2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-03-30 CR Flamengo 1–1 SC Internacional D 2024-12-08 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SC Internacional L 2024-12-05 SC Internacional 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2024-12-01 CR Flamengo 3–2 SC Internacional L 2024-11-24 SC Internacional 4–1 RB Bragantino W

Cruzeiro EC Form

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 2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52 SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Internacional53% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC20%
Actual: SC Internacional win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

SC Internacional or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
47%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Internacional35% Draw49% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: SC Internacional win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2%

Asian Handicap — SC Internacional

Handicap SC Internacional covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 25% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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