Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Sao Paulo FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 2 Jun 2024 · 21:30 UTC Morumbi 44,928 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Moura 5' 1–0
Jonathan Calleri 48' 2–0
Y 13' Alvaro Barreal
R 38' Marlon
Alan Franco 45' Y
Y 63' Kaiki Bruno
Alisson 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

7
2
4
Sao Paulo FC 13 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 2–0 W
30 May CA Talleres H 2–0 W
17 May Barcelona SC H 0–0 D
13 May Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
09 May CD Cobresal A 3–1 W
05 May EC Vitoria A 3–1 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 0–2 L
12 May AC Goianiense A 1–0 W
28 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
21 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–3 L
17 Apr Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Botafogo FR H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Cruzeiro EC
#12 Position #6
27 Points 33
22 Played 22
7 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 7
27 Scored 30
26 Conceded 31
+1 GD -1
1.23 PPG 1.50
32% Win % 41%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
15% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
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)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A
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' What a night it is going to be! Sao Paulo FC welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at Morumbi.
  • 5' GOAL! Lucas Moura fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 13' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Alvaro Barreal will be fuming at that decision.
  • 18' Anderson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 28' The 33-year-old Ramiro has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 33' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 38' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 38.
  • 43' Joao Pedro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 253 appearances.
  • 44' Nahuel Ferraresi is replacing Joao Moreira for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 45' Alan Franco has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
  • 46' Kaiki Bruno is replacing Rafael Silva for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jonathan Calleri makes it 2-0.
  • 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gabriel Veron made 389 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Gabriel Veron trudges off to be replaced by Joao Pedro on 54 minutes.
  • 59' 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.
  • 63' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 68' 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 Rodrigo Nestor suffering a number of foals already.
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vitor Hugo is hanging Alvaro Barreal on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Lucas Moura is replaced by Michel Araujo on 75 minute.
  • 80' Alisson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 80.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Lucas Romero is replaced by Robert on 81 minute.
  • 83' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andre Silva is hanging Jonathan Calleri on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Alvaro Barreal has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 2-0 the final result. Cruzeiro EC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Alexandre Pato 1
Rafinha 1
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 1

Head to Head

2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-05-30 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CA Talleres W 2024-05-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Barcelona SC D 2024-05-13 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fluminense FC W 2024-05-09 CD Cobresal 1–3 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-05-05 EC Vitoria 1–3 Sao Paulo FC W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-05-12 AC Goianiense 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-04-21 CA Mineiro 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC51% Draw28% Cruzeiro EC21%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
49%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC33% Draw51% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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