São Paulo v Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão: live stream, stats, H2H, line-ups | OneFootball

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·3 April 2026

São Paulo v Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão: live stream, stats, H2H, line-ups

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São Paulo and Cruzeiro face off in the opening match of the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Morumbis, in São Paulo (SP).

Where to watch São Paulo vs Cruzeiro live?

  1. TV: Premiere (pay-per-view)

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How São Paulo enters the match

São Paulo are going through a rough patch and are on a three-game winless streak, with two losses and one draw. In the last round, Roger Machado's team drew 1-1 with Internacional away from home. As a result, the team dropped to fourth place in the standings with 17 points.

The São Paulo side is expected to take the field with five absences for the clash. In addition to Alan Franco, who is dealing with discomfort in his right calf, Lucas (two fractured ribs), Ryan Francisco (in transition), and Paulinho (ligament strain in his left knee) are in the medical department.

On the other hand, Enzo Díaz is once again available to Roger Machado after serving an automatic suspension against Internacional. Back from duty with the Chilean and Paraguayan national teams, respectively, Tapia and Bobadilla also boost São Paulo, as do youngsters Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, Pedro Ferreira, and Lucca, who were with the under-20 national team.

How Cruzeiro enters the match

On the other side, Cruzeiro won their first match in the current Brasileirão only in the last round, ending an eight-game winless run in the tournament. In coach Artur Jorge's debut, the Minas Gerais side beat Vitória 3-0 on Wednesday at Mineirão. Despite the important win, Raposa remain in the relegation zone, in 17th place, with seven points.

For his second match in charge of the team, Artur Jorge will have three absences: Cássio (knee injury), Marquinhos (knee injury), and Luis Sinisterra (thigh muscle injury). Back from the Brazilian national team, Kaiki strengthens Cruzeiro's left side.

Head-to-head history between São Paulo and Cruzeiro

The teams have faced each other 92 times in history, with São Paulo holding a wide advantage in the overall record. There have been 44 wins for Tricolor, while Cruzeiro have won 24 times, in addition to 24 draws.

Recent meetings

  • 08/30/2025 – Cruzeiro 1 x 0 São Paulo – Brazilian Championship
  • 04/13/2025 – São Paulo 1 x 1 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship
  • 09/15/2024 – Cruzeiro 0 x 1 São Paulo – Brazilian Championship
  • 06/02/2024 – São Paulo 2 x 0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship
  • 11/02/2023 – São Paulo 1 x 0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship

Statistics

São Paulo in the Brasileirão

  • 5 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses
  • 11 goals scored
  • 6 goals conceded
  • Top scorer: Calleri (5 goals)

Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão

  1. 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses
  2. 11 goals scored
  3. 16 goals conceded
  4. Top scorers: Christian, Matheus Pereira, Villarreal, and Kaio Jorge (3 goals)

Probable lineups

Probable São Paulo lineup

Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Sabino, and Enzo Diaz; Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Bobadilla; Artur, Luciano, and Calleri Coach: Roger Machado

Probable Cruzeiro lineup

Matheus Cunha, William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, and Kauã Prates; Lucas Romero, Christian, Gerson, and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo and Kaio Jorge Coach: Artur Jorge

Officials for São Paulo vs Cruzeiro

  • Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE)
  • Assistant referees: Luanderson Lima dos Santos (BA) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE)
  • VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

Match details

  • Match: São Paulo vs Cruzeiro
  • Date and time: April 4, 2026 (Saturday) | 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
  • Competition: Brazilian Championship
  • Venue: Morumbis
  • Where to watch: Premiere

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