Match Analysis: Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Sao Paulo beat Cruzeiro 1-0.
Goals: Luciano (Sao Paulo, 84').
Sao Paulo had 55% possession to Cruzeiro's 45%, with 13.00 shots to 19.00.
Rafael (Sao Paulo) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
AndersonYellow Card
CruzeiroAndersonRed Card
CruzeiroAlissonGoal cancelled
Sao PauloWilliamYellow Card
CruzeiroOut: J. RodríguezIn: Luciano
Sao PauloOut: Rodrigo NestorIn: M. Araújo
Sao PauloOut: DavidIn: Erison
Sao PauloOut: Arthur GomesIn: Rafael Elias
CruzeiroLucas BeraldoYellow Card
Sao PauloRafael EliasYellow Card
CruzeiroOut: Lucas SilvaIn: Wesley
CruzeiroOut: WilliamIn: H. Palacios
CruzeiroOut: Matheus PereiraIn: Mateus Vital
CruzeiroOut: Wellington RatoIn: Juan
Sao PauloLucianoAlisson
Sao PauloOut: Filipe MachadoIn: Robert
CruzeiroOut: AlissonIn: Diego Costa
Sao PauloTEAM DATA
Match statistics
Sao PauloStatistic
Cruzeiro
55%
Possession
45%
13
Total Shots
19
5
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
10
4
Blocked Shots
5
9
Shots Inside Box
10
4
Shots Outside Box
9
3
Corners
4
5
Offsides
1
10
Fouls
12
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
1
507
Total Passes
405
442
Accurate Passes
338
4
Goalkeeper Saves
4
0.68
Expected Goals (xG)
0.87
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Sao Paulo
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Dorival Júnior
Starting XI
- 5R. ArboledaD
- 11Rodrigo NestorM
- 13RafinhaD
- 19J. RodríguezM
- 22DavidF
- 23RafaelG
- 25AlissonM
- 27Wellington RatoM
- 29Pablo MaiaM
- 35BeraldoD
- 38Caio PaulistaD
Cruzeiro
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Zé Ricardo
Starting XI
- 1Rafael CabralG
- 3MarlonD
- 4Luciano CastánD
- 9Bruno RodriguesF
- 12WilliamD
- 16Lucas SilvaM
- 18Matheus JussaM
- 19Arthur GomesF
- 23Filipe MachadoM
- 27NerisD
- 96Matheus PereiraF
Substitutes (12)
- 6Lucas OliveiraD
- 7Mateus VitalM
- 11WesleyF
- 15Fernando HenriqueM
- 20Ian LuccasM
- 24H. PalaciosD
- 30Paulo VitorM
- 40Rafael EliasF
- 43João MarceloD
- 77JapaM
- 80RobertF
- 98AndersonG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Sao Paulo
Rafael
Rating 7.7 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Cruzeiro
Rafael Cabral
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Sao Paulo
Luciano
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Sao Paulo
Alisson
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Sao Paulo
M. Araújo
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Sao Paulo
Wellington Rato
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro match analysis
Review Sao Paulo 1-0 Cruzeiro with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Serie A.
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