São Paulo
Serie A · 2026São Paulo 4–1 Cruzeiro · Serie A
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
São Paulo won 4–1.
- Shots
- 11–13
- Shots on target
- 5–7
- Expected goals
- 2.01–1.45
- Possession
- 37%–63%
Full time
What the match recorded
Sao Paulo beat Cruzeiro 4–1. Recorded in this match (Sao Paulo – Cruzeiro): shots 11–13, shots on target 5–7, expected goals 2.01–1.45, possession 37%–63%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
Cruzeiro's recent record differs from the season
moderateCruzeiro's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.
Window: last_5 versus season
| Metric | Last 5 | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.6 goals/match | 1.2 goals/match | 1.35 goals/match |
Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.
Recent scheduling adds useful context
weakA compressed recent schedule is recorded for Sao Paulo, Cruzeiro.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.
Window: previous 14 days
| Metric | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest days | 4 days | 4 days | — |
| Matches last 14 days | 1 match | 1 match | — |
Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.
Sao Paulo show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateSao Paulo's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Sao Paulo | Cruzeiro | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 10.9 shots/match | 13.2 shots/match | 13 shots/match |
| Shots against | 10.8 shots/match | 10 shots/match | 12.7 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
This match
Match statistics
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: São Paulo favored in 6 of 13 directional metrics · Cruzeiro in 4 · 3 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Window
Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
- Rest before fixture · Both teams: 4 days
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 1 match
São Paulo / Cruzeiro
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
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