Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro: Summary, Lineups, Stats

Brazil flag
Sao Paulo logo
04 Apr,23:30
4 - 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro logo
Sao Paulo
Cruzeiro

Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half0 - 0
12
J. Calleri (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Sao Paulo
16
Ferreirinha
scored for Sao Paulo
2nd Half4 - 1
47
Christian
scored for Cruzeiro
62
Ferreirinha
scored for Sao Paulo
67
Wendell
was cautioned
90+1
Ferreirinha
scored for Sao Paulo
90+3
Ferreirinha
was cautioned

Sao Paulo welcome Cruzeiro to Morumbi on 04 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Brazil Serie A schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Sao Paulo operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.

Cruzeiro prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Recent Form

Sao Paulo

W D L L W

Cruzeiro

L W D L D

Sao Paulo show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Likewise, Cruzeiro have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

Recent Form Home/Away

Sao Paulo (Home)

W L W W W

Cruzeiro (Away)

L L L D L
Sao Paulo are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.

A clear home bias is evident in Cruzeiro's recent performances.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Sao Paulo

- - - - -

Cruzeiro

- + + - -

Sao Paulo have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

In contrast, Cruzeiro's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Sao Paulo (Home)

- - + + -

Cruzeiro (Away)

- - - - -
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Sao Paulo.

Cruzeiro's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Sao Paulo

+ - - - +

Cruzeiro

+ + - + +

Sao Paulo have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.

In contrast, Cruzeiro have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Sao Paulo (Home)

+ - - - +

Cruzeiro (Away)

+ + - + +
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Sao Paulo.

Cruzeiro's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Sao Paulo

+ + - - +

Cruzeiro

+ + - + +

Sao Paulo continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.

However, Cruzeiro have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Sao Paulo (Home)

+ - + + +

Cruzeiro (Away)

+ + - + -
Sao Paulo attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Cruzeiro's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

Match Information
Venue: Morumbi

Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

2.14
xG
1.53
37
Ball Posession (%)
63
3
Big Chances
1
2
Cautions
0
1
Expulsions
0
11
Shots
13
5
Shots on Goal
7
3
Shots Blocked
2
10
Shots inside Box
6
1
Shots outside Box
7
1
Hit Woodwork
0
21
Fouls
14
6
Corner Kicks
4
18
Throw Ins
25
6
Saves
1
13
Free Kicks
21
1
Offsides
0
272
Passes Total
478
212
Passes Completed
419
90
Passes in the final 3rd Total
127
63
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
89
32
Touches in the Opposition Box
22
26
Tackles Total
14
19
Tackles Completed
10
45
Clearances
18
15
Crosses Total
19
5
Crosses Completed
5
5
Interceptions
5

Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
23
Rafael
31
M. Cunha
18
Wendell
6
Kaiki
35
Sabino
25
L. Villalba
2
R. Toloi
15
F. Bruno
19
L. Ramon
12
William
8
M. Antonio
11
Gerson
16
D. Bobadilla
8
M. Henrique
11
Ferreirinha
88
Christian
10
Luciano
10
M. Pereira
37
Artur
99
K. Arroyo
9
J. Calleri
19
J. Kaio

Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

Brazil Serie A Standings & Table