Cruzeiro 2-1 Chapecoense
Updated
Cruzeiro won: Cruzeiro 2-1 Chapecoense in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 17) on Sun, 24 May 2026 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro goals: Kaio Jorge 27' (pen), Luis Sinisterra 73'. Chapecoense goals: João Paulo 79'. Expected goals: 2.96-0.57. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Bruno Pacheco (8.4).
Match report
Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense 2-1
Cruzeiro edged Chapecoense 2-1 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Sunday 24 May in Brasileirão Série A.
Kaio Jorge put Cruzeiro ahead from the penalty spot on 27' (1-0), Luis Sinisterra made it 2-0 on 73' and João Paulo pulled one back for Chapecoense on 79' (2-1).
Cruzeiro had 66% of the ball, shots were 18-8 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.96-0.57. Cruzeiro were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Pacheco (Chapecoense) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 44,625. Referee: Flávio Rodrigues de Souza.
Match stats
| Cruzeiro | Chapecoense | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 0.57 |
| Total shots | 18 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 425 (90%) | 195 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Otávio, Kauã Moraes, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Gérson, Lucas Daniel Romero, Kenji, Matheus Pereira, Luis Sinisterra, Kaio Jorge
Chapecoense (3-4-3): Anderson, Doma, Bruno Leonardo, João Paulo, Everton, Vinícius Balieiro, Rafael Carvalheira, Bruno Pacheco, Ênio, Yannick Bolasie, Marcinho
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 39' · Substitution · Vinicius for Doma (Chapecoense)
- 41' · Yellow card · Rafael Carvalheira (Chapecoense)
- 46' · Substitution · Maurício Garcez for Marcinho (Chapecoense)
- 48' · Yellow card · Kenji (Cruzeiro)
- 64' · Substitution · Christian for Kenji (Cruzeiro)
- 66' · Substitution · Marcos Vinícius for Everton (Chapecoense)
- 66' · Substitution · Higor Meritão for Vinícius Balieiro (Chapecoense)
- 71' · Yellow card · Vinicius (Chapecoense)
- 73' · Goal · Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)
- 78' · Substitution · Bruno Rodrigues for Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)
- 79' · Goal · João Paulo (Chapecoense)
- 81' · Substitution · Jean for Vinicius (Chapecoense)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Lucas Daniel Romero (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Néiser Villarreal for Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Fágner for Kauã Moraes (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+11 · Yellow card · Doma (Chapecoense)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2014: Cruzeiro 5, draws 3, Chapecoense 5.
Questions
Who won Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense?
Cruzeiro won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 24 May 2026.
When and where is Cruzeiro vs Chapecoense?
Sun, 24 May 2026, 19:00 UTC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Chapecoense?
In 13 league meetings since 2014: Cruzeiro 5 wins, 3 draws, Chapecoense 5 wins (goals 18-16).