Cruzeiro
Serie A · 2026Cruzeiro 2–1 Chapecoense · Serie A
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
Cruzeiro won 2–1.
- Shots
- 18–8
- Shots on target
- 7–4
- Expected goals
- 2.96–0.57
- Possession
- 66%–34%
Full time
What the match recorded
Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense-sc 2–1. Recorded in this match (Cruzeiro – Chapecoense-sc): shots 18–8, shots on target 7–4, expected goals 2.96–0.57, possession 66%–34%. 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.
Chapecoense-sc have a visible away split
moderateChapecoense-sc's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: away
| Metric | Away only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8.43 shots/match | 12.7 shots/match | 12.9 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
Cruzeiro show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateCruzeiro's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Cruzeiro | Chapecoense-sc | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 13.8 shots/match | 12.7 shots/match | 12.9 shots/match |
| Shots against | 10.4 shots/match | 17.3 shots/match | 13.2 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
The teams have contrasting possession records
strongCruzeiro have recorded the higher season possession share.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: The recorded possession gap is 13.1 percentage points.
Window: season
| Metric | Cruzeiro | Chapecoense-sc | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession | 55.8% | 42.7% | 50.2% |
Caveat: Possession share does not show where possession occurred or how chances were created.
This match
Match statistics
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Cruzeiro favored in 11 of 13 directional metrics · Chapecoense in 0 · 2 too close
Window
Season
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Last 10
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Last 5
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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: 7 days
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 2 matches
Cruzeiro / Chapecoense
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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