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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 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
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 22 11

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 Gremio 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
#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' We are underway at Morumbi. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rafael Monteiro made 475 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alisson on 27.
  • 32' Cruzeiro EC have won 214 goals from 253 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonardo Jardim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Luciano is replaced by Damian Bobadilla on 46 minute.
  • 51' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 52' Ferreira adds to his 4 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' That looks like a foul for a card for Enzo Diaz.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Andre Silva argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 65' Brilliant from the ! Kaio Jorge makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 65.
  • 66' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Christian is withdrawn and Dudu gets his opportunity.
  • 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' Matheus Pereira is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Ryan Rodrigues comes on to replace Ferreira.
  • 78' Marcos Antonio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
  • 78' The whistle greets Lucas Silva as he departs to be replaced by Walace.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Romero on 81.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Fagner argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Marquinhos. He replaces Wanderson on 86 minute.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • The final score is 1-1.

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
Thiago Neves 2
Jonathan Calleri 2
Diego Souza 2
Everton 1
Diego Souza 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Everton 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 Gremio 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
1.29 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC44% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
56%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC30% Draw52% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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