Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Henrique Ribeiro
- Referee Johnny Barros de Oliveira
- Referee Henrique Neu Ribeiro
- Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
- Referee Eder Alexandre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | America FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Parana Clube | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 25 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 23 | Scored | 24 |
| 20 | Conceded | 28 |
| +3 | GD | -4 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 39% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
15%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ 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)
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 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' And we are off! Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hudson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Bruno Alves has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Cruzeiro EC 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.
- 40' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
- 45' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 70' Shaylon has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 75' Bruno Peres is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 85' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Hernan Barcos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 250 appearances.
- Sao Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 34
- 14
- 20
- 8
- 9
- 25
- 10
- 22
- 15
Bench
- 12
- 16
- 4
- 3
- 28
- 37
- 30
- 31
- 7
- 18
- 39
- 38
Coach
Andre Jardine
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 6
- 22
- 8
-
5
Ariel Cabral ↓ Raniel 86'
- 19
-
30
Thiago Neves ↓ Rafael Sobis 74'
- 11
-
28
Hernan Barcos ↓ Sassa 66'
Bench
- 12
- 2
- 29
- 16
- 15
-
17
Raniel ↑ 86'
-
7
Rafael Sobis ↑ 74'
-
99
Sassa ↑ 66'
- 14
- 34
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ferreira | 4 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Thiago Neves | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Everton | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
47%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.