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Cruzeiro EC vs América FC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Cruzeiro EC
3 – 1
Full Time
América FC
Thu 19 Jul 2018 · 22:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs América FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Rogerio Pablos Zanardo
  • Referee Raphael Claus
  • Referee Alessandro Alvaro Rocha de Matos
  • Referee Fabricio Porfirio De Moura

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 31 67
2 SE Palmeiras 31 66
3 CA Paranaense 31 53
4 Fluminense FC 31 51
5 Cruzeiro EC 31 51
6 CA Mineiro 31 50
7 EC Bahia 31 49
8 Santos FC 31 45
9 Sao Paulo FC 31 42
10 RB Bragantino 31 41
11 Botafogo FR 31 39
12 Coritiba FBC 31 39
13 EC Vitoria 31 37
14 Mirassol FC 31 36
15 CR Vasco da Gama 30 35
16 SC Corinthians Paulista 31 33
17 SC Internacional 31 32
18 Gremio FBPA 31 31
19 Clube do Remo 31 26
20 Chapecoense AF 30 18

Head-to-Head

3
1
Cruzeiro EC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals América FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-07-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 América FC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul América FC H 3–1 W
14 Jun Parana Clube A 1–1 D
13 Jun Parana Clube A 1–1 D
10 Jun Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
09 Jun Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
07 Jun CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
América FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 1–3 L
13 Jun Chapecoense AF H 0–0 D
13 Jun Chapecoense AF H 0–0 D
10 Jun Gremio FBPA A 0–1 L
10 Jun Gremio FBPA A 0–1 L
08 Jun CA Mineiro H 1–3 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
8/6
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/2
76+
12/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 11 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 6 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and America FC.
  • 5' America FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' America FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and America FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Dede has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' America FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against America FC's shape.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Ricardo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' The 41-year-old Thiago Neves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 50' America FC have won 174 goals from 161 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 65' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 80' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined America FC backline.
  • 85' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 90' The travelling America FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

América FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.93 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 América FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC59% Draw23% América FC18%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
82%
Draw or América FC
41%
Cruzeiro EC or América FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC42% Draw43% América FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
10.2%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push América FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
América FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.