Thursday , 2 July 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 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
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
#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' The wait is over. Sao Paulo FC get us underway at Morumbi.
  • 5' Lucas Moura does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 10' It’s high time Luis Zubeldía made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 13' It’s gonna be a card for Alvaro Barreal.
  • 18' The 34-year-old Robert Arboleda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' A moment of madness from Marlon on 38 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 43' Robert needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 44' Joao Moreira makes way for Nahuel Ferraresi at the 44 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Alan Franco. He receives a card.
  • 46' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Rafael Silva exits the field as Kaiki Bruno enters on 46.
  • 48' Jonathan Calleri makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
  • 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact 4-3-2-1.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Gabriel Veron trudges off to be replaced by Joao Pedro on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Joao Pedro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 250 appearances.
  • 63' A moment of madness from Kaiki Bruno on 63 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 68' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Vitor Hugo on, Alvaro Barreal off on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Lucas Moura as he leaves the pitch. Michel Araujo steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alisson.
  • 81' The whistle greets Lucas Romero as he departs to be replaced by Robert.
  • 83' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Jonathan Calleri has done his job and it is now time for Andre Silva to step up.
  • 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sao Paulo FC 2-0 Cruzeiro EC.

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
Diego Souza 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Everton 1
Matheus Pereira 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
1.5 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC54% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
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 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
46%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC36% Draw50% Cruzeiro EC14%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 17% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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