Brazil · Serie A · Matchweek 1021:30
Sao PauloWLLWL

4 – 1

Saturday, 4 April 2026

CruzeiroLWWLW

MorumBIS · Referee Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, Brazil · Analysis updated 16:37 UTC

Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.60 expected goals for Sao Paulo and 0.88 for Cruzeiro, a combined total of 2.48. That distribution gives Sao Paulo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 45% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Sao Paulo win

54.4% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.60 – 0.88

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Sao Paulo home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Cruzeiro away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sao Paulo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 54% / 25% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.60 goals for Sao Paulo and 0.88 for Cruzeiro, a combined 2.48 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Sao Paulo win54%
Draw25%
Cruzeiro win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

46%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score47%

Correct score

  • 1–013.5%
  • 1–111.8%
  • 2–010.8%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 0–08.4%

Recent form

Sao Paulo

  • 2026-10-11T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Vitoria · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-08T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Cruzeiro · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Internacional · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Boca Juniors · 1-1 (D)

Cruzeiro

  • 2026-10-08T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Sao Paulo · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Vitoria · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Santos · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Paranaense · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Atletico-MG · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Flamengo3019743364
2Palmeiras3018933063
3Atletico Paranaense3015871453
4Fluminense3014971151
5Bahia3013107849
6Cruzeiro3014610248
7Atletico-MG301389647
8Santos3011910142
9RB Bragantino3011712340
10Sao Paulo3011613039
11Coritiba3010911-1039
12Vitoria3010614-1136
13Botafogo309912-536
14Vasco DA Gama299812-635
15Mirassol308913-1033
16Corinthians308814-732
17Internacional3071112-532
18Gremio3071013-831
19Remo3051015-1525
20Chapecoense-sc293917-3118

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sao Paulo win, at 54.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 47% and over 2.5 goals at 45%.

A 54% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.