Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo

Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Serie A 2025-08-31 00:00 Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto Regular Season - 22
Full Time
Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro

Matheus Pereira64'
1 - 0
Final score
Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo

No goals
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Cruzeiro beat Sao Paulo 1-0.

Goals: Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro, 64').

Cruzeiro had 40% possession to Sao Paulo's 60%, with 12.00 shots to 14.00.

Rafael (Sao Paulo) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

23'
LucianoYellow Card
Sao Paulo
28'
L. VillalbaYellow Card
Cruzeiro
46'
Out: Kaio JorgeIn: Gabriel Barbosa
Cruzeiro
61'
RodriguinhoYellow Card
Sao Paulo
64'
Matheus PereiraNormal Goal
Cruzeiro
70'
PatryckYellow Card
Sao Paulo
73'
Out: WandersonIn: Eduardo
Cruzeiro
78'
Out: FerreiraIn: G. Tapia
Sao Paulo
78'
Out: LucianoIn: J. Dinenno
Sao Paulo
83'
Out: PatryckIn: Wendell
Sao Paulo
83'
Out: Pablo MaiaIn: Henrique Carmo
Sao Paulo
87'
Lucas SilvaYellow Card
Cruzeiro
87'
Out: Matheus PereiraIn: Kaua Prates
Cruzeiro
87'
Out: Lucas SilvaIn: L. Sinisterra
Cruzeiro
88'
D. BobadillaYellow Card
Sao Paulo
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Cruzeiro
Statistic
Sao Paulo
40%
Possession
60%
12
Total Shots
14
7
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Blocked Shots
4
6
Shots Inside Box
9
6
Shots Outside Box
5
6
Corners
9
1
Offsides
0
11
Fouls
10
2
Yellow Cards
4
321
Total Passes
472
256
Accurate Passes
412
80%
Pass Accuracy
87%
5
Goalkeeper Saves
6
0.87
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
0.71
Goals Prevented
0.71
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Rafael
Sao Paulo

Rafael

Rating 7.9 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Cruzeiro

Cássio

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

4
Cruzeiro

William

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Sao Paulo

J. Dinenno

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 1 of 1 evaluated market correct Correct calls: 1X2.
Predicted score 1-0 Actual score 1-0 Confidence Low
1X2 Hit

Cruzeiro win

Final result: Cruzeiro won

54% probability
Total Goals Neutral

Under 2.5 goals

Final: 1 goals (1-0).

52% probability
Both Teams to Score Neutral

No

At least one team failed to score.

50% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo match analysis

Review Cruzeiro 1-0 Sao Paulo with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Serie A.

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DataHistorical results, fixtures and performance metrics
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