Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 13 Apr 2025 · 20:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Alisson 27' Y
Y 27' Kaiki Bruno
Y 51' Kaio Jorge
Enzo Diaz 57' Y
Andre Silva 61' Y
Y 73' Matheus Pereira
Marcos Antonio 78' Y
Y 81' Lucas Romero
Y 84' Fagner
Y 90' Fabricio Bruno
Matheus 90' 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
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 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
06 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
29 Mar SC Recife H 0–0 D
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L
01 Dec Grêmio FBPA A 1–2 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 1–1 D
06 Apr SC Internacional A 0–3 L
29 Mar Mirassol FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec EC Juventude A 1–0 W
05 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–2 L
01 Dec RB Bragantino A 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' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 250 games and scored 211 goals.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' Alisson is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
  • 32' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ferreira scoring 3 goals.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leonardo Jardim might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonardo Jardim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Luciano makes way for Damian Bobadilla at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 51' A moment of madness from Kaio Jorge on 51 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 52' GOAL! Ferreira scores on 52. Assisted by Cedric
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Enzo Diaz on 57.
  • 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andre Silva.
  • 65' What an equalizer from Kaio Jorge!
  • 66' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Dudu comes on to replace Christian.
  • 71' Andre Silva needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus Pereira on 73 minutes.
  • 77' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Ferreira exits the field as Ryan Rodrigues enters on 77.
  • 78' Sao Paulo FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Lucas Silva has done his job and it is now time for Walace to step up.
  • 81' Lucas Romero picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Fagner.
  • 86' Marquinhos gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Wanderson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Fabricio Bruno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ferreira 4
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Thiago Neves 2
Luciano 1
Lucas Moura 1
William da Silva 1
Christian 1

Head to Head

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 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 CA Mineiro 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-03-29 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife D 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L 2024-12-01 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-03-29 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Mirassol FC W 2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-12-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras L 2024-12-01 RB Bragantino 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.39 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC47% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

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
76%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
53%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC32% Draw51% Cruzeiro EC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 24% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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