The Brazil Serie A is heating up, and the upcoming match on 05.04.2026 between Sao Paulo and Cruzeiro is no exception. As these two closely matched teams face off, our experts have compiled all you need to know about their recent games and player conditions. Check our predictions and consider betting on what promises to be a thrilling game!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bahia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12/7 | 17 |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11/6 | 17 |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14/11 | 16 |
| 16 | Internacional | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8/10 | 9 |
| 17 | Cruzeiro | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11/16 | 7 |
| 18 | Chapecoense-sc | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9/15 | 7 |
Key Player Statistics: Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 31.08.2025 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | 13.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 16.01.2025 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 16.09.2024 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | 03.06.2024 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | 03.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 25.06.2023 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 17.10.2019 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | 02.06.2019 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | 18.11.2018 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Internacional | Sao Paulo | 02.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Atletico-MG | Sao Paulo | 19.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Sao Paulo | 16.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Chapecoense-sc | 13.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Sao Paulo | 02.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Sao Paulo | 26.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Paulista - A1 | RB Bragantino | Sao Paulo | 21.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Paulista - A1 | Ponte Preta | Sao Paulo | 16.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Gremio | 12.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Vitoria | 02.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Santos | 22.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Atletico Paranaense | Cruzeiro | 19.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Vasco DA Gama | 16.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Cruzeiro | 12.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Presidente | Tenancingo | Cruzeiro | 10.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Mineiro - 1 | Cruzeiro | Atletico-MG | 08.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Mineiro - 1 | Cruzeiro | Pouso Alegre | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Corinthians | 26.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Presidente | Cruzeiro | Platense | 25.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sao Paulo VS Cruzeiro
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
Second place in the table against dead last. On paper, this shouldn't even be a contest. But football doesn't care about paper, and this fixture has a habit of producing surprises.
Sao Paulo arrive at this one in genuinely impressive form. Sixteen points from eight Serie A games puts them right in the title conversation, and they've been clinical going forward — ten goals scored, only five conceded. That's a team that knows what it's doing at both ends of the pitch.
Cruzeiro, though? Four points from eight games. Sixteen goals conceded. Bottom of the table and sinking fast. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is simply a top-versus-bottom walkover — the head-to-head record tells a more complicated story.
Here's what you need to watch for: these two sides have met twenty times in recent history, and the results are remarkably tight. Low-scoring, tense affairs dominate the record. Eight of those twenty meetings ended 1-0. Goals are hard to come by when these clubs collide, regardless of league positions. That's a genuine statistical edge most casual punters will completely overlook.
The injury situation also matters. Sao Paulo's Andre Silva is questionable with a knee problem, which could limit their attacking options alongside top scorer Jonathan Calleri, who has four goals in eight league games and is clearly the man opponents fear most. If Calleri is isolated, Sao Paulo's cutting edge dulls considerably.
Cruzeiro meanwhile are missing L. Villalba and L. Sinisterra — both questionable — while Matheus Pereira is walking a disciplinary tightrope with four yellow cards in seven games. Lose him to another booking and Cruzeiro lose their creative heartbeat entirely.
Tactically, I expect Sao Paulo to control possession and be patient. Cruzeiro will sit deep and try to frustrate. The home advantage is real here, and the odds of 2.10 on Sao Paulo represent genuine value given their current form and home record in this fixture.
My bold prediction: Calleri scores before the hour mark, and Sao Paulo win 1-0 or 2-0. Back both the home win and under 2.5 goals — that combination has quietly appeared in seven of the last ten meetings between these sides.
This might look like a mismatch. But in Brazilian football, those are exactly the games that bite you. Sao Paulo should win — and I think they will. Just not as easily as the table suggests.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Moura | Brazil | 33 | Attacker | 172 | 72 |
| Cédric Soares | Portugal | 34 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Marcos Antônio | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 166 | 55 |
| Wendell | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| N. Ferraresi | Venezuela | 27 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| R. Arboleda | Ecuador | 34 | Defender | 189 | 85 |
| A. Franco | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| Sabino | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 184 | 88 |
| Rafael | Brazil | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 91 |
| Luciano | Brazil | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| Alisson | Brazil | 32 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| R. Tolói | Italy | 35 | Defender | 185 cm | 75 kg |
| Carlos Coronel | Paraguay | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 94 |
| Danielzinho | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ferreira | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 66 |
| D. Bobadilla | Paraguay | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| G. Tapia | Chile | 24 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| Maik | Brazil | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Lucca Marques Alencar | Brazil | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Nicolas | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderson | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 74 |
| Fágner | Brazil | 36 | Defender | 168 | 67 |
| Kaio Jorge | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 64 |
| Fabrício Bruno | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 191 | 87 |
| L. Romero | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| Lucas Silva | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 181 | 82 |
| Cássio | Brazil | 38 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 92 |
| Matheus Henrique | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| William | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 176 | 67 |
| Matheus Pereira | Brazil | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 80 |
| Gerson | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 72 |
| João Marcelo | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| Christian | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| Kaiki | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 173 | 73 |
| Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa | Brazil | 20 | Goalkeeper | ||
| José | Brazil | 20 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| K. Arroyo | Ecuador | 20 | Forward | 174 | 74 |
| Jonathan | Brazil | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kenji | Brazil | 20 | Attacker | 179 | 69 |
| Kauã Prates | Brazil | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro match odds
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