Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 2 Nov 2023 · 23:00 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' William
Y 56' Anderson
R 56' Anderson
Lucas Beraldo 72' Y
Y 74' Papagaio

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

7
2
4
Sao Paulo FC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
29 Oct CA Paranaense A 1–1 D
25 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L
21 Oct Grêmio FBPA H 3–0 W
19 Oct Goiás EC A 0–2 L
07 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
25 Oct EC Bahia H 3–0 W
22 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–0 W
19 Oct CR Flamengo H 0–2 L
15 Oct Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
01 Oct America FC H 1–1 D

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)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
28% Clean Sheets
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' In just a few seconds Morumbi will turn into a battlefield for Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Matheus Pereira has been relatively quiet despite scoring 38 goals in his last 295 appearances.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ferreira scoring 3 goals.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 371 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, William is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for William.
  • 54' Rodrigo Nestor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anderson.
  • 57' Sao Paulo FC make a change. James Rodriguez trudges off to be replaced by Luciano on 57 minutes.
  • 62' 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 Robert suffering a number of foals already.
  • 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 71' Papagaio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 71 minute.
  • 72' Lucas Beraldo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
  • 74' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Yellow card on 74.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Silva is replaced by Wesley.
  • 81' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Wellington Rato exits the field as Juan Santos enters on 81.
  • 84' A goal from the Brazil international Luciano! He fires home on 84 to make it 1-0!
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Robert. He replaces Machado on 88 minute.
  • 90' The whistle greets Alisson as he departs to be replaced by Diego Costa.
  • 1-0 the final result. Cruzeiro EC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Diego Souza 2
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Christian 1
Everton 1
Diego Souza 1
Kaio Jorge 1

Head to Head

2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2019-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-18 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-29 CA Paranaense 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-10-25 SE Palmeiras 5–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-10-21 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 Grêmio FBPA W 2023-10-19 Goiás EC 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-10-07 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia W 2023-10-22 CA Mineiro 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2023-10-15 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC51% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC20%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
49%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC33% Draw53% Cruzeiro EC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 26% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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