SC Recife vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Recife vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Ilha do Retiro.
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 03 May | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Fortaleza EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | RB Bragantino | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | SC Recife | A | 4–0 | W |
| 04 May | CR Flamengo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against SC Recife and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
- 5' SC Recife is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 8' GOAL! Igor Carius scores on 8. Assisted by Kaiki Bruno
- 13' SC Recife started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 13.
- 18' What a strike from Kaio Jorge! The score is 1-1.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' SC Recife 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.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kaiki Bruno made 250 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' 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 Lucas Silva suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Matheus Pereira puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
- 46' Time for substitution for SC Recife. Carlos Alberto is replaced by Rodrigo Atencio.
- 51' Carlos Eduardo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 53' Matheus Pereira with the second goal in the match!
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 62 minute. Kaio Jorge leaves to be changed by Gabriel Barbosa.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Recife is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Another change for SC Recife made on 69 minute. Chrystian Barletta leaves to be changed by Romarinho.
- 74' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 74 minute. Matheus Pereira leaves to be changed by Lautaro Diaz.
- 75' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 75 minute. Carlos Eduardo leaves to be changed by Walace.
- 80' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Recife needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian, as he is very good at scoring at Ilha do Retiro with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 87' The referee shows SC Recife player a card on 87.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-4.
Lineups
SC Recife Lineups
Starting XI
- 92
-
16
Igor Carius ↓ Dalbert Henrique 75'
- 33
- 27
- 44
- 17
- 22
-
37
Du Queiroz ↓ ze Lucas 69'
- 6
-
30
Chrystian Barletta ↓ Romarinho 69'
- 14
Bench
- 25
-
29
Dalbert Henrique ↑ 75'
-
91
Romarinho ↑ 69'
- 8
- 11
- 12
- 3
- 59
-
20
Rodrigo Atencio ↑ 46'
- 38
-
32
Diogo Hereda ↑ 46'
-
58
ze Lucas ↑ 69'
Coach
Pepa
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 23
- 15
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Lautaro Diaz 74'
-
19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 62'
- 94
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↓ Jonathan 74'
- 88
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Walace 75'
- 6
Bench
- 11
-
12
William ↑ 62'
-
5
Walace ↑ 75'
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 62'
- 75
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 74'
-
34
Jonathan ↑ 74'
- 41
- 99
- 70
- 36
- 35
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Igor Carius | 1 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Derik Lacerda | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Recife Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.73
SC Recife xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SC Recife or Draw
46%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
81%
SC Recife or Cruzeiro EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.7%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
12%
0 – 0
12%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
6.1%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
2 – 0
2.5%
0 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — SC Recife
| Handicap | SC Recife covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -0.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 26% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.