Cruzeiro
5/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 7 wins from 10 available matches.
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Friendlies ClubsClub FriendliesTHE MATCH CENTRECruzeiro vs Defensor Sporting match centre
Full time
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Kaio Jorge40′
Felipe Morais90′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
CruzeiroDefensor Sporting
The score is available. Detailed match statistics have not been supplied yet.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Cruzeiro 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Defensor Sporting 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Defensor Sporting
3/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Defensor Sporting’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Cruzeiro
10 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Defensor Sporting
10 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals1 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Boston RiverHome · Primera División - Apertura1–1PenarolHome · Primera División - Apertura0–2PenarolAway · Primera División - Apertura1–1ProgresoHome · Primera División - Apertura1–0Racing MontevideoAway · Primera División - Apertura1–1Boston RiverHome · Primera División - Apertura2–0CerroAway · Primera División - Apertura0–1DanubioAway · Primera División - Apertura0–0Club NacionalHome · Primera División2–1Deportivo MaldonadoAway · Primera División - Apertura0–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Cruzeiro at home with Defensor Sporting away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 04:20 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies Clubs · 2026/27 · all league matches
CruzeiroDefensor Sporting
0Matches played0
0Points earned0
0Wins0
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Cruzeiro at home with Defensor Sporting away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Cruzeiro
Confirmed formationPendingJorge Artur
- 81
Otavio Costa - 12
William Furtado - 43
Joao Marcelo - 25
L. Villalba - 27
G. Rojas - 8
Matheus Henrique - 11
Gerson - 10
Matheus Pereira - 57
R. Lelis - 17
L. Sinisterra - 19
Kaio Jorge
Substitutes (17)
24 · Marcelo Eraclito
51 · V. Lamounier
2 · Kaua Moraes
23 · Fagner
15 · Fabricio Bruno
34 · Jonathan Jesus
84 · K. Coutinho
60 · G. Carvalho
29 · L. Romero
16 · Lucas Silva
58 · Eduardo Pape
35 · Murilo Rhikman
38 · Felipe Morais
9 · Bruno Rodrigues
7 · Marquinhos
22 · N. Villarreal
49 · Ruan Indio
Defensor Sporting
Confirmed formationPendingRoman Cuello
- 12
K. Dawson - 11
L. Agazzi - 3
G. De los Santos - 20
M. Caballero - 15
A. Frugone - 5
G. Barrios - 6
M. Amaro - 30
E. Cuello - 8
N. Wunsch - 9
A. Machado - 26
B. Montenegro
Substitutes (12)
1 · L. Machado
23 · B. Simone
2 · D. Martinez
4 · G. Rodriguez
32 · M. Casco
27 · Juan Jorge
33 · S. Bruschi
18 · E. Alonso
16 · A. Perdomo
22 · A. Torterolo
97 · J. P. Goicochea Del Carpio
28 · L. Navarro
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies Clubs table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Cruzeiro | Draw | Defensor Sporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.48 | 4.10 | 5.25 |
Snapshot from 4 Jul 2026, 08:14 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
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