Brazilian Serie A, round 29 · Thursday, 8 October, MSK · Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto

Cruzeiro — São Paulo

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Model prediction and result

2:0Came true
Cruzeiro52%
Draw27%
São Paulo21%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:0: the model's most likely outcome, Cruzeiro to win (52%), came true.

Cruzeiro are clear favourites: 52% against 21% for the opponent, draw 27%.

2.5 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.7).

Over 2.5 goals — 46%, both teams to score — 51%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Cruzeiro are about 0.4 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Cruzeiro — São Paulo What is xG?1.6–0.9
Cruzeiro not to lose79%
São Paulo not to lose48%
No draw73%
Both teams to score: yes51%
Both teams to score: no49%
Total over 2.546%
Total under 2.554%

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Form

Cruzeiro

  • 20.09away · Vitória3:1
  • 13.09away · Santos1:2
  • 06.09Athletico Paranaense3:1
  • 02.09away · Atlético-MG1:2
  • 30.08away · Vasco da Gama1:3

São Paulo

  • 03.10Santos1:2
  • 20.09Internacional1:0
  • 16.09Boca Juniors1:1
  • 13.09away · Palmeiras0:2
  • 09.09away · Boca Juniors0:1

Head to head

  • 05.04.2026São Paulo — Cruzeiro4:1
  • 31.08.2025Cruzeiro — São Paulo1:0
  • 13.04.2025São Paulo — Cruzeiro1:1
  • 16.09.2024Cruzeiro — São Paulo0:1
  • 03.06.2024São Paulo — Cruzeiro2:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
5, Copa LibertadoresBahia301310744–36+849
6, Copa SudamericanaCruzeiro301461046–44+248
7, Copa SudamericanaAtlético-MG30138941–35+647
9, Copa SudamericanaRB Bragantino301171238–35+340
10, Copa SudamericanaSão Paulo301161335–35039
11, Copa SudamericanaCoritiba301091138–48-1039

Season 2026

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Next matches

  • São PauloVitória11 October · Brasileirao
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 2:1. Model's score: 1:0.2.3
  • RB BragantinoCruzeiro13 October · Brasileirao
    1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 4:2. Model's score: 2:1.2.6

Brasileirao on the same day

  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 1Final score 1:1. Model's score: 1:0.2.7
  • 1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 2:1. Model's score: 2:0.2.5
  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 1Final score 1:1. Model's score: 1:0.2.7
  • 1The most likely outcome came true: 1Final score 4:0. Model's score: 1:0.2.6
  • 1The most likely outcome did not happen: 1Final score 1:2. Model's score: 1:0.2.9

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 52% will not happen in roughly 48 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →