Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Sao Paulo FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 21:30 UTC Morumbi 36,650 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonathan Calleri pen 12' 1–0
Ferreira 16' 2–0
2–1 47' Christian
Ferreira 62' 3–1
Ferreira 90+1' 4–1
Wendell 67' Y
Ferreira 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima (Brazil)
  • Assistant 1 Luanderson Lima dos Santos (Brazil)
  • Assistant 2 Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (Brazil)
10 games this season 🟨 1.5/game ⚽ 5.9 goals/game

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
2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 4–1 W
01 Apr SC Internacional A 1–1 D
22 Mar SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
18 Mar CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
15 Mar RB Bragantino A 2–1 W
12 Mar Chapecoense AF H 2–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 1–4 L
01 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–0 W
22 Mar Santos FC H 0–0 D
18 Mar CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
15 Mar CR Vasco da Gama H 3–3 D
12 Mar CR Flamengo A 0–2 L

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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sao Paulo FC and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 12' GOAL! Jonathan Calleri scores on 12.
  • 16' What a strike from Ferreira! The score is 2-0.
  • 21' 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 Damian Bobadilla suffering a number of foals already.
  • 26' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chico made 6 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' It’s high time Artur Jorge made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. William is replaced by Kaua Moraes on 46 minute.
  • 47' What a strike from Christian! The score is 2-1.
  • 52' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 57' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 60' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Luciano departs to be replaced by Cauly.
  • 62' Goal! Ferreira scores his 25 goal in 326 matches.
  • 67' Wendell was booked on 67.
  • 68' The whistle greets Gerson as he departs to be replaced by Wanderson.
  • 73' 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.
  • 76' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 76 minute. Jonathan Calleri leaves to be changed by Andre Silva.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Damian Bobadilla is replaced by Pablo Maia.
  • 82' 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.
  • 83' Jonathan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Fabricio Bruno on 83 minute.
  • 88' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' Ferreira is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-1.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

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

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-04-01 SC Internacional 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2026-03-22 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2026-03-18 CA Mineiro 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2026-03-15 RB Bragantino 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2026-03-12 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Chapecoense AF W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-04-04 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria W 2026-03-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Santos FC D 2026-03-18 CA Paranaense 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-12 CR Flamengo 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC61% Draw23% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
39%
Sao Paulo FC or Cruzeiro EC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC44% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC13%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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