Cruzeiro to host São Paulo at Estádio Mineirão in Round 29 of Brasileirão on October 7

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube will host São Paulo Futebol Clube at Estádio Mineirão in round 29 of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A on October 7.

Cruzeiro arrive after a 3-1 comeback win over Vitória in their most recent Brazilian Serie A match, overturning a first-half deficit to score three times, while Artur Jorge’s side sit sixth in the table and can move into the top five with a victory. São Paulo, managed by Dorival Júnior, were beaten 2-1 by Santos in their last league outing, managing only a penalty goal despite multiple attempts, and have recorded one win in their last five matches.

Matheus Pereira, 30, has scored in three consecutive games for Cruzeiro and converted a late penalty to net his side’s third goal against Vitória; he has 13 goal contributions in 25 Brazilian Serie A appearances and is expected to be a focal point in Cruzeiro’s attack.

Artur, 28, remains São Paulo’s main attacking outlet despite failing to score against Santos; he produced the most shots (5) and the most dribbles (3) in that match and has three goals and two assists in 23 league matches. The preview notes that Artur is going to play an important role in the final third for São Paulo FC.

Cruzeiro will be without Kenji, Lucas Daniel Romero, Luis Sinisterra and Gabriel Pec, who are not fit to take part. São Paulo are missing Wendell, Iago, Danielzinho, Luciano, Rafael, Damingos Duarte, Nicolas, Aureilo Buta and Lucas Moura through injury.

Projected lineups are listed as: Otavio (GK); Fagner, Marcelo, Jesus, Rojas; Gerson, Ze Lucas; Arroyo, Pereira, Wesley; Jorge Coronel (GK); Maia, Arboleda, Toloi; Lima, Bobadilla, Antonio, Borduchi; Artur, Francisco, Santana.

The preview assesses Cruzeiro as slightly better placed form-wise and notes the home advantage at Mineirão; it forecasts an Artur Jorge-led Cruzeiro victory and gives a prediction of Cruzeiro 2-1 São Paulo. Premier Sports Player and Premier Sports 2 are identified as platforms to watch the match live.

The fixture at Estadio Mineirão on October 7 offers Cruzeiro the opportunity to climb into the top five with a win, while São Paulo travel seeking to arrest a run of one victory in five league games.