Cruzeiro EC vs Ceará SC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Ceará SC — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Ceará SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Boschilia
- Referee Wagner Reway
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | CS Alagoano | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Nov | Parana Clube | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cruzeiro EC to score. At the same time, Ceará SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leo suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Fabinho has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 238 appearances.
- 18' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 23' David gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Marquinhos Gabriel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Ceará SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 50' The Brazil Thiago Neves breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 1-0!
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' Ricardinho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' Fernando has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ricardinho on 72 minute.
- 76' Lucas Silva is replacing Alejandro Cabral for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 78' A tactical swap from Ceara SC — Bergson on, Chico off on 78 minutes.
- 79' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Jadson comes on to replace Thiago Neves.
- 83' The whistle greets Ricardo Bueno as he departs to be replaced by Roger.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and Ceará SC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 2
-
5
Ariel Cabral ↓ Lucas Silva 76'
- 29
- 19
-
10
Thiago Neves ↓ Jadson 79'
- 9
- 18
-
20
Marquinhos Gabriel ↓ David 23'
Bench
- 12
- 6
- 7
-
16
Lucas Silva ↑ 76'
-
11
David ↑ 23'
- 99
-
27
Jadson ↑ 79'
- 25
- 28
- 36
Coach
Mano Menezes
Ceará SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 82
- 19
- 13
- 36
-
8
Ricardinho ↓ Fernando Sobral 72'
- 12
-
99
Ricardo Bueno ↓ Roger 83'
- 46
- 30
- 18
Bench
- 3
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 94
-
9
Roger ↑ 83'
-
77
Bergson ↑ 78'
- 91
-
11
Fernando Sobral ↑ 72'
Coach
Enderson Moreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Galeano | 2 |
| Arthur Cabral | 2 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Vinicius Zanocelo | 1 |
| Willian Machado | 1 |
| Sassa | 1 |
| Sassa | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Ceará SC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
76%
Draw or Ceará SC
54%
Cruzeiro EC or Ceará SC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Ceará SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.