Serie A Regular Season - 16
Palmeiras 1 - 1 FT Cruzeiro
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Arroyo (Christian) 11'
K. Arroyo 11'
17' ↓ R. Sosa ↑Mauricio
20' Felipe Anderson
Matheus Pereira 41'
44' ↓ Felipe Anderson ↑Lucas Evangelista
HT
72' J. Lopez
Otavio Costa 75'
↓ K. Arroyo ↑Kenji 75'
77' ↓ Andreas Pereira ↑Paulinho
77' ↓ Arthur Gabriel ↑Jefte
77' ↓ A. Giay ↑Khellven
88' Murilo
↓ Matheus Pereira ↑L. Sinisterra 89'
↓ Christian ↑Lucas Silva 90'
Lucas Silva 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Palmeiras
Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Agustín Giay 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gustavo Gómez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Murilo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Arthur Gabriel
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jhon Arias
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andreas Pereira
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Marlon Freitas 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Felipe Anderson 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Ramón Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
José López 
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
23
Passes
21
Duels
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Belé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrício Bruno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Jesus
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Kaiki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gerson
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
54
Passes
11
Duels
Lucas Romero
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Keny Arroyo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Matheus Pereira 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Christian 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Kaio Jorge
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Matheus Cunha
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Moraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rhuan Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chico da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Sinisterra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Palmeiras | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 06/01/2025 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 12/05/2024 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 07/21/2024 | Palmeiras | 2 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 12/07/2023 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 08/14/2023 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 12/08/2019 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
| 09/14/2019 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 09/30/2018 | Palmeiras | 3 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Pacaembú |
| 09/27/2018 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 1 | Palmeiras | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Mineirão |
Palmeiras Win
Cruzeiro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leaders Frustrated in Tense Allianz Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A gritty rearguard action from the visitors derailed the league leaders in a gripping match defined by sheer physical exertion and wasted attacking opportunities.
The Early Shock
The familiar script at Allianz Parque seemed perfectly pre-written for a routine and comfortable victory, but the Upset Factor materialised almost immediately on the pristine pitch. Barely 11 minutes had ticked by on the stadium clock when the visitors orchestrated a sweeping attacking move that caught the high-flying defence completely off guard. Showcasing brilliant vision, Christian threaded a delightful ball straight through the heart of the backline to find K. Arroyo. The midfielder finished with absolute clinical precision, stunning the vocal home crowd into a sudden, uneasy silence. Cruzeiro came out demonstrating a blistering Intensity from the opening whistle, heavily disrupting Palmeiras's usual smooth rhythm and surprisingly edging possession during those crucial early exchanges. That shocking opening goal shifted the tactical landscape entirely, forcing the title-chasers to abandon their patient build-up play and desperately chase the game much earlier than they had ever planned.
The Counter Punch
It certainly did not take very long for the heavily favoured hosts to dust themselves off and forcefully restore the Balance of the contest. Just nine minutes after falling behind to that initial shock, the brilliant Felipe Anderson stepped up to the plate, finding the much-needed breakthrough to level the scoring and breathe roaring life back into the home terraces. What quickly followed was a relentless and punishing attacking barrage. The pitch visibly tilted heavily toward the penalty area as a combined 26 shots turned the remainder of the half into a frantic shooting gallery. Yet, for all their overwhelming territorial dominance and constant probing, the hosts remained remarkably blunt and wasteful in the decisive final third. With only a mere six of those total attempts actually hitting the target across the entire gruelling ninety minutes, the sheer volume of strikes ultimately failed to translate into a genuine, match-winning threat.
The Fortress
As the stadium clock wound down towards the final whistle, the overarching Stakes grew noticeably heavier for both sets of exhausted players. The frustrated hosts increasingly turned to set-piece pressure in their desperate search for a winner, launching 10 dangerous corners deep into the penalty box in a frantic bid to snatch all three points and firmly cement their commanding grip on the league summit. However, the resilient away side absolutely refused to buckle under the mounting weight of expectations. Jonathan Jesus delivered a truly colossal and inspiring defensive masterclass, throwing his body on the line to repel wave after wave of desperate attacks, rightfully earning his prestigious accolades as the standout performer on the pitch. The final whistle ultimately confirmed a rather frustrating afternoon for the ambitious league leaders, who simply failed to break down a brilliantly organised and incredibly stubborn defensive block.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Palmeiras's season?
Palmeiras remain comfortably at the summit and on track for continental football, but this dropped home point highlights vulnerabilities against highly disciplined defensive units.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title charge hits Allianz Parque
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A home win cements their grip on the title race, leaving the visitors glancing nervously over their shoulders at the relegation zone.
The Setup
On May 17, 2026, the magnificent Allianz Parque hosts a classic top-versus-bottom-half encounter that could significantly shape the ongoing campaign. Palmeiras sit proudly at the absolute summit of the league with an impressive 33 points. Their current Form is nothing short of phenomenal, boasting six dominant victories from seven home games to make their ground a genuine fortress. In stark contrast, Cruzeiro, currently languishing down in 15th place, arrive desperate to scrape away from a lingering relegation battle that threatens to consume their season. The Stakes could not possibly be higher, albeit for entirely different reasons across the two dugouts. If the struggling visitors are to survive this demanding ordeal, their tactical Balance must be executed flawlessly against a formidable squad packed with difference-making Stars at every single level of the pitch.
Key Battle
The spotlight inevitably falls on the dangerous José López spearheading the home attacking lines. His relentless movement inside the penalty box will severely test the away side's increasingly fragile defensive backline throughout the afternoon. Striking on the break, the under-pressure visitors will look heavily toward Kaique Kenji to miraculously deliver the individual magic needed to bypass a notably resolute defensive unit.
Our Prediction
Expect virtually one-way traffic from the opening whistle. The confident hosts will undoubtedly dominate possession metrics and effortlessly pin their vulnerable opponents deep into their own half. While experienced domestic legs like Gerson might temporarily help the away outfit weather the fierce early storms, the sheer unrelenting attacking depth of the ambitious league leaders will ultimately secure a highly comfortable victory on home soil.