SC Corinthians Paulista 1 - 2 Cruzeiro EC: match stats and result

Brazil - Serie A · Matchweek 23

Sunday, 16 August 2026

1 - 2

Full time · HT 0 - 1

Cruzeiro

#5

W D W W D

1 · 41%

2.30

X · 31%

3.00

2 · 29%

3.20

Arena Corinthians · Referee: not available

Match summary

How the match went.

Match stats

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Possession
53% 47%
Shots
20 15
Shots on target
6 6
Corners
3 8
Yellow cards
1 4
Expected goals (xG)
2 1.58

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

SC Corinthians Paulista 1 - 2 Cruzeiro EC in Serie A on 16 August 2026. Recent form: SC Corinthians Paulista D L W W D, Cruzeiro EC W D W W D.

  • SC Corinthians Paulista averages 1.2 points per game at home, Cruzeiro EC 1.43 away.
  • Cruzeiro EC scores 29% more goals per match than SC Corinthians Paulista in these venues.
  • SC Corinthians Paulista concedes 37% fewer goals per match than Cruzeiro EC in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 44% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 44%.
  • Expect about 9.6 corner kicks in this match.

Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Points per game
1.2 1.43
Win %
33% 43%
Goals scored / match
1 1.29
Goals conceded / match
1.07 1.71
Total goals / match
2.07 3
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
40% 71%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Over 0.5 goals
87% 100%
Over 1.5 goals
60% 86%
Over 2.5 goals
40% 71%
Over 3.5 goals
13% 36%
Over 4.5 goals
7% 7%
BTTS
40% 71%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
First half points per game
0.93 1
Leading at half time %
13% 21%
Drawing at half time %
53% 36%
Trailing at half time %
33% 43%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
0.53 0.43
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.47 0.86

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Corners won / match
5.4 4.5
Corners conceded / match
4 6.14
Total corners in their matches
9.4 10.64
Over 6.5 corners
87% 86%
Over 7.5 corners
73% 86%
Over 8.5 corners
60% 86%

Cards

Bookings per match.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Cards / match
2.6 2.71
Over 2.5 cards
93% 86%
Over 3.5 cards
87% 64%
Over 4.5 cards
73% 50%
Over 5.5 cards
60% 28%
Over 6.5 cards
47% 21%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Shots / match
13.67 13
Shots on target / match
4.4 4.93
Shots off target / match
9.27 8.07
Shot conversion rate
7% 10%
Shots per goal scored
13.67 10.11
Average possession
55% 53%

Offsides and fouls

SC Corinthians Paulista Cruzeiro EC
Offsides / match
1.93 1.86
Over 0.5 offsides
79% 71%
Over 1.5 offsides
56% 50%
Over 2.5 offsides
43% 28%
Fouls / match
14 15

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

SC Corinthians Paulista

0-10'
2
5
11-20'
6
1
21-30'
1
3
31-40'
2
8
41-50'
3
5
51-60'
5
1
61-70'
2
1
71-80'
4
5
81-90'
5
5

Cruzeiro EC

0-10'
2
4
11-20'
5
4
21-30'
3
4
31-40'
5
5
41-50'
5
5
51-60'
4
6
61-70'
5
1
71-80'
4
3
81-90'
11
8

Odds

Bookmaker prices next to the chance the statistics give.

MarketOddsChance
SC Corinthians Paulista to win 2.30
40%
Draw 3.00
31%
Cruzeiro EC to win 3.20
29%
Over 0.5 goals 1.07
91%
Over 1.5 goals 1.54
68%
Over 2.5 goals 2.48
44%
Over 3.5 goals 5.26
20%
Over 4.5 goals 10.00
10%
Both teams to score 2.08
44%

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

SC Corinthians Paulista

Hugo de Souza Nogueira 2250' 0 G 0 A
Gustavo Henrique 2160' 2 G 1 A
Matheus França Silva 1995' 1 G 2 A
Matheus Bidu 1937' 3 G 1 A
Raniele Almeida Melo 1908' 2 G 0 A
Rodrigo Garro 1881' 3 G 6 A
Breno de Souza Bidon 1765' 2 G 1 A
Allan 1137' 0 G 1 A

Cruzeiro EC

Jonathan de Jesus Alves 1519' 0 G 0 A
Kaiki Bruno da Silva 1418' 0 G 2 A
Fagner 1356' 0 G 4 A
Gerson 1887' 0 G 3 A
Lucas Daniel Romero 1447' 2 G 3 A
Matheus Henrique 1341' 0 G 1 A
Kaio Jorge 1690' 8 G 1 A

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P GD Pts
2 SE Palmeiras 29 27 60
3 Fluminense FC 29 12 51
4 CA Paranaense 29 11 50
5 Cruzeiro EC 29 4 48
6 EC Bahia 29 7 46
7 CA Mineiro 29 5 44
8 Santos FC Sao Paulo 29 2 42
13 Botafogo FR 29 -5 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 -6 35
15 Mirassol Futebol Clube 29 -9 33
16 SC Corinthians Paulista 29 -4 32
17 SC Internacional 29 -5 31
18 Gremio FB Porto Alegrense 29 -8 30
19 Clube do Remo 30 -15 25

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

What was the result of SC Corinthians Paulista vs Cruzeiro EC?

SC Corinthians Paulista 1 - 2 Cruzeiro EC. Half time: 0 - 1.

How many goals are expected in SC Corinthians Paulista vs Cruzeiro EC?

Over 2.5 goals has a 44% chance. Matches of these teams average 2.31 goals.

Will both teams score in SC Corinthians Paulista vs Cruzeiro EC?

Both teams to score has a 44% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in SC Corinthians Paulista vs Cruzeiro EC?

About 9.6 corner kicks are expected. About 5.6 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of SC Corinthians Paulista and Cruzeiro EC?

SC Corinthians Paulista: D L W W D. Cruzeiro EC: W D W W D.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.