Cruzeiro 1-0 São Paulo
Updated
Cruzeiro won: Cruzeiro 1-0 São Paulo in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 22) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro goals: Matheus Pereira 64'. Expected goals: 0.94-0.92. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Cassio (8.4).
Match report
Cruzeiro beat São Paulo 1-0
Cruzeiro narrowly beat São Paulo 1-0 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Sunday 31 August in Brasileirão Série A.
Matheus Pereira put Cruzeiro ahead on 64' (1-0).
Cruzeiro had 40% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-0.92.
Cassio (Cruzeiro) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 36,882. Referee: Anderson Daronco.
Match stats
| Cruzeiro | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 254 (79%) | 415 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 9 |
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-2-2): Cassio, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Wanderson, Matheus Pereira, Kaio Jorge
São Paulo (3-5-2): Rafael, Nahuel Ferraresi, Alan Franco, Sabino, Cédric Soares, Damian Bobadilla, Pablo Maia, Rodriguinho, Patryck, Luciano Neves, Ferreira
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Luciano Neves (São Paulo)
- 28' · Yellow card · Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabriel Barbosa for Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 61' · Yellow card · Rodriguinho (São Paulo)
- 64' · Goal · Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 70' · Yellow card · Patryck (São Paulo)
- 73' · Substitution · Carlos Eduardo for Wanderson (Cruzeiro)
- 78' · Substitution · Gonzalo Tapia for Ferreira (São Paulo)
- 78' · Substitution · Juan Dinenno for Luciano Neves (São Paulo)
- 83' · Substitution · Henrique Carmo for Pablo Maia (São Paulo)
- 87' · Substitution · Luis Sinisterra for Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 87' · Substitution · Kaua Prates for Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 87' · Yellow card · Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 88' · Yellow card · Damian Bobadilla (São Paulo)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2012: Cruzeiro 7, draws 3, São Paulo 14.
Questions
Who won Cruzeiro vs São Paulo?
Cruzeiro won, 1-0 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is Cruzeiro vs São Paulo?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 00:00 UTC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and São Paulo?
In 24 league meetings since 2012: Cruzeiro 7 wins, 3 draws, São Paulo 14 wins (goals 19-29).