Cruzeiro U20 and Sao Paulo U20 have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Brasileiro U20.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Cruzeiro and Sao Paulo U20.
Cruzeiro U20 form and stats
The story so far in the Brasileiro U20 for Cruzeiro U20 at their home stadium (Estádio das Alterosas) is 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Cruzeiro has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager and the players.
Cruzeiro are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Chapecoense-SC U20. Preceding that match was a defeat to Botafogo U20 (0-2).
The Cruzeiro U20 fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 5 matches. 5 goals have been conceded.
Sao Paulo U20 form and stats
The visitors are W1-D0-L4 on the road this term. That's in the Brasileiro U20. Bitter travels for Sao Paulo U20 as they have lost four games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Bahia U20 match.
Sao Paulo U20 are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Brasileiro U20 against Sport Recife U20 (placed 17th). Prior to that match, the Paulo manager faced defeat when travelling to Goias U20 and losing 1-4.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Bahia U20 in just three days.
Sao Paulo U20 find the net regularly in their away games. 6 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. The Sao Paulo U20 manager has some worries about the defense as 10 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Cruzeiro U20 won zero games, two matches ended with a draw and Sao Paulo U20 has two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / threeCruzeiro U20 missing players
Sao Paulo U20 missing players
| Cruzeiro U20 | Sao Paulo U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 16 | 5 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 10 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 80% |
| 80% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 60% |
| 50% | 40% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 80% | 50% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 20% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 10% |
| 60% | 40% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 50% |
| 10% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| 30% | 40% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 116 | 52 | 10 | Total Shots | T S | 11 | 49 | 132 |
| 41 | 21 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 2 | 17 | 48 |
| 27% | 24% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 35% | 23% |
- Cruzeiro U20 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sao Paulo U20 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Sao Paulo U20 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Sao Paulo U20 haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Corinthians U20 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | Fluminense U20 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Atletico-MG U20 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | Palmeiras U20 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | Atletico-PR U20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | Flamengo RJ U20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Internacional U20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | Botafogo U20 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 14 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo U20 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | Vitoria U20 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -2 | 13 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro U20 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 13 |
| 12 | Gremio U20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 13 | América Mineiro U20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 12 |
| 14 | Goias U20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 12 |
| 15 | Ceara U20 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| 16 | Vasco U20 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 | Sport Recife U20 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 10 |
| 18 | Chapecoense-SC U20 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -10 | 10 |
| 19 | Bahia U20 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Santos U20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -10 | 8 |