Sunday , 4 October 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Sao Paulo FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 21:30 UTC Morumbi 36,650 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonathan Calleri pen 12' 1–0
Ferreira 16' 2–0
2–1 47' Christian
Ferreira 62' 3–1
Ferreira 90+1' 4–1
Wendell 67' Y
Ferreira 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Morumbi.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima (Brazil)
  • Assistant 1 Luanderson Lima dos Santos (Brazil)
  • Assistant 2 Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (Brazil)
10 games this season 🟨 1.5/game ⚽ 5.9 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 28 43
8 Santos FC 28 41
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 Sao Paulo FC 28 36
11 RB Bragantino 28 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

7
2
4
Sao Paulo FC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 4–1 W
01 Apr SC Internacional A 1–1 D
22 Mar SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
18 Mar CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
15 Mar RB Bragantino A 2–1 W
12 Mar Chapecoense AF H 2–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 1–4 L
01 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–0 W
22 Mar Santos FC H 0–0 D
18 Mar CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
15 Mar CR Vasco da Gama H 3–3 D
12 Mar CR Flamengo A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Cruzeiro EC
#10 Position #6
36 Points 45
28 Played 28
10 / 6 / 12 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 9
33 Scored 42
32 Conceded 40
+1 GD +2
1.29 PPG 1.61
36% Win % 46%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Sao Paulo FC are 10th (36 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
–/10
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — São Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Morumbi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' The 37-year-old Rafael Monteiro has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 12' Jonathan Calleri puts Sao Paulo FC on the lead.
  • 16' Goal! Ferreira scores his 25 goal in 336 matches.
  • 21' São Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' Artur Guimaraes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 36' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His São Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rafael Toloi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 46' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — William exits the field as Kaua Moraes enters on 46.
  • 47' Christian adds to his 4 season tally! Cruzeiro EC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 52' A quiet spell here at Morumbi. São Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 57' Argentina international Lucas Villalba has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Luciano trudges off to be replaced by Cauly on 60 minutes.
  • 62' Ferreira with the second goal in the match!
  • 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wendell on 67.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Gerson is replaced by Wanderson.
  • 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Jonathan Calleri by Andre Silva on 76 minute.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Damian Bobadilla is replaced by Pablo Maia.
  • 82' Keny Arroyo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 260 appearances.
  • 83' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 83 minute. Fabricio Bruno leaves to be changed by Jonathan.
  • 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Ferreira.
  • It finishes all square. São Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Kaio Jorge 1
Everton 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Alexandre Pato 1

Head to Head

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-04-01 SC Internacional 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2026-03-22 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2026-03-18 CA Mineiro 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2026-03-15 RB Bragantino 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2026-03-12 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Chapecoense AF W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria W 2026-03-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Santos FC D 2026-03-18 CA Paranaense 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-12 CR Flamengo 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC57% Draw24% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
43%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC40% Draw44% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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