Cruzeiro vs 06.09.26 19:003 – 1Full TimeAtletico Paranaense — Brasileirão Série A: stats, lineups & analysis

Match report

Cruzeiro overturn early setback to sink Atletico Paranaense 3-1

Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Atletico Paranaense 3-1 in matchday 26 of the Brasileirão Série A, a result that lifted Artur Jorge's side back into form after a difficult run. Matheus Pereira put the home side ahead in the 30th minute, finishing off a Gerson assist, but Atletico Paranaense levelled right at the end of the first half through João Cruz in first-half stoppage time.

AI-assisted match report written from official match data.

The second period belonged entirely to Cruzeiro. Lucas Romero restored their lead in the 71st minute, converting a Pereira assist, before Kaio Jorge added a third from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute to settle the contest. Odair Hellmann's side, who had arrived in third place in the table, could not find a response once Cruzeiro moved 3-1 clear.

Cruzeiro dominated territorially throughout, holding 61 percent of possession and edging the corner count seven to two, while also producing more shots overall than their visitors. Atletico Paranaense had more shots on target, seven to six, but their profligacy in front of goal proved costly against a Cruzeiro side that made its second-half chances count.

Matheus Pereira scored the opener and set up Romero's decisive second goal, finishing with a rating of 8.65, the highest of any player on the pitch.

Cruzeiro's 61 percent share of possession underlined their control of the game despite conceding an equaliser before the interval.

Cruzeiro beat Atletico Paranaense 3–1 (half-time 1–1).

Cruzeiro met Atletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão Série A (Regular Season - 26). Kick-off was Sunday, 6 September 2026, 19:00 UTC at Governador Magalhães Pinto. Referee: Daiane Caroline Muniz dos Santos. Attendance: 26,320.

Team pages: Cruzeiro · Atletico Paranaense · Brasileirão Série A

Key moments

30' Goal: Matheus Pereira (assist: Gerson) — 1–0 · Watch Matheus Pereira's goal video (30')
45+1' Goal: João Cruz — 1–1 · Watch João Cruz's goal video (45+1')
71' Goal: Lucas Romero (assist: Matheus Pereira) — 2–1 · Watch Lucas Romero's goal video (71')
82' Goal (penalty): Kaio Jorge — 3–1 · Watch Kaio Jorge's goal video (82')

Starting line-ups

Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1)

Atletico Paranaense (3-4-2-1)

Sirius · Why these numbers

Before kick-off Sirius gave Cruzeiro 52%, the draw 29%, Atletico Paranaense 19%. It finished Cruzeiro 3–1 Atletico Paranaense.

Level sides, Cruzeiro's control of the ball swings it — Nothing separates them on our strength rating, and Cruzeiro's control of the ball plus Brasileirão Série A home advantage give Cruzeiro the lean. The draw at 29% is helped by a draw-heavy league.

Why Cruzeiro in front?

Almost nothing between them on our strength rating — 1756 to 1718. Sides this close won 45.6% of 14,604 home games (draw 26.5%, visitors 27.9%). Cruzeiro hold 7 more possession points (54 to 47 in recent games) — and between equals, control has been worth something. Between evenly-matched sides, home teams with this control edge won 47.9% of 5,200 games, vs 44.0% when styles were level. Brasileirão Série A home sides out-perform the global norm — and the difference mostly flows to draws (27.0% vs 24.9% norm) and away wins (24.8% vs 30.2%). Brasileirão Série A homes won 48.2% of 4,428 games vs 44.9% across all 99,907 — outside the noise band, so the tally moves accordingly.

Why only 52%?

Because on our strength rating there is nothing in it. Level sides split the rest: the draw at 29% and Atletico Paranaense at 19%.

Why is the draw second, ahead of the Atletico Paranaense win?

Between sides this level the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 2.5 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 26.2% of 27,753. Brasileirão Série A runs draw-heavy, adding 2.0 points. The goals environment adds 1.5 points to the draw.

What did we measure but not count?

Cruzeiro are missing 2 regular starters — Jonathan, Fabrício Bruno — about 25% of their usual starting-XI weight. Our measured receipt covers one-sided absences only, and the picture here isn't one-sided — both squads are short. Atletico Paranaense are missing 2 regular starters — Gastón Benavídez, Gilberto — about 17% of their usual starting-XI weight. The other measured facts on this page scored nothing either.

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About this match

On this page: the Cruzeiro vs Atletico Paranaense final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Brasileirão Série A fixture.

Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Cruzeiro 3–1 Atletico Paranaense. Explore more on the Cruzeiro and Atletico Paranaense team pages or the Brasileirão Série A page.

Quick answers

›What was the final score of Cruzeiro vs Atletico Paranaense?

Cruzeiro beat Atletico Paranaense 3–1 (half-time 1–1).

›Who scored in Cruzeiro vs Atletico Paranaense?

Matheus Pereira (30') for Cruzeiro; João Cruz (45+1') for Atletico Paranaense; Lucas Romero (71') for Cruzeiro; Kaio Jorge (82') (penalty) for Cruzeiro.

›Where can I watch Cruzeiro vs Atletico Paranaense highlights?

Goal highlights and video clips from Cruzeiro 3–1 Atletico Paranaense are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.

›What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Atletico Paranaense?

Cruzeiro and Atletico Paranaense have met 10 times — 2 wins for Cruzeiro, 4 wins for Atletico Paranaense and 4 draws.