SC Recife vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
SC Recife vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Ilha do Retiro.
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 14 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 SE Palmeiras 14 33 2 CR Flamengo 13 27 3 Fluminense FC 14 26 4 Sao Paulo FC 14 24 5 CA Paranaense 14 23 6 EC Bahia 13 22 7 RB Bragantino 14 20 8 Coritiba FBC 14 19 9 EC Vitoria 13 18 10 SC Internacional 14 17 11 Botafogo FR 13 17 12 CR Vasco da Gama 14 17 13 Gremio FBPA 14 17 14 CA Mineiro 14 17 15 Cruzeiro EC 14 16 16 Santos FC 14 15 17 SC Corinthians Paulista 14 15 18 Mirassol FC 13 12 19 Clube do Remo 14 11 20 Chapecoense AF 13 8 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 11 May Cruzeiro EC H 0–4 L 03 May Fluminense FC A 1–2 L 26 Apr Fortaleza EC H 0–0 D 19 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L 16 Apr RB Bragantino H 0–1 L 13 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 1–3 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 11 May SC Recife A 4–0 W 04 May CR Flamengo H 2–1 W 27 Apr CR Vasco da Gama H 1–0 W 20 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L 18 Apr EC Bahia H 3–0 W 13 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 1–1 D Key Stats
29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history29% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Ilha do Retiro that hosts another battle between SC Recife and Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 8' Igor Carius puts SC Recife on the lead.
- 13' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 18' GOAL! Kaio Jorge scores on 18.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gabriel Barbosa, as he is very good at scoring at Ilha do Retiro with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' SC Recife is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Matheus Pereira puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
- 46' It is a substitution in SC Recife team. Carlos Alberto is replaced by Rodrigo Atencio on 46 minute.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' GOAL! Matheus Pereira scores on 53.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Wanderson made 263 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 62' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Barbosa is hanging Kaio Jorge on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 69' Another change for SC Recife made on 69 minute. Chrystian Barletta leaves to be changed by Romarinho.
- 74' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lautaro Diaz is hanging Matheus Pereira on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Carlos Eduardo departs to be replaced by Walace.
- 80' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. William has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 85' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dalbert Henrique on 87.
- Another three points for Cruzeiro EC.
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SC Recife
Starting XI- 92
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16
Igor Carius ↓ Dalbert Henrique 75'
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- 27
- 44
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- 22
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37
Du Queiroz ↓ ze Lucas 69'
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30
Chrystian Barletta ↓ Romarinho 69'
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Bench- 25
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29
Dalbert Henrique ↑ 75'
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91
Romarinho ↑ 69'
- 8
- 11
- 12
- 3
- 59
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20
Rodrigo Atencio ↑ 46'
- 38
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32
Diogo Hereda ↑ 46'
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58
ze Lucas ↑ 69'
Coach PepaCruzeiro EC
Starting XI- 16
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- 23
- 15
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10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Lautaro Diaz 74'
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19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 62'
- 94
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25
Lucas Villalba ↓ Jonathan 74'
- 88
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21
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Walace 75'
- 6
Bench- 11
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12
William ↑ 62'
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5
Walace ↑ 75'
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9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 62'
- 75
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26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 74'
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34
Jonathan ↑ 74'
- 41
- 99
- 70
- 36
- 35
Coach Leonardo Jardim -
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