Cruzeiro EC vs Coritiba FBC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Coritiba FBC — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- Coritiba FBC 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Coritiba FBC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jul | SC Internacional | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jun | São Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jun | Fortaleza EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Jul | América FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Jul | Goiás EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jun | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–5 | L |
| 22 Jun | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jun | Santos FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | Coritiba FBC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 60 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 14 |
| 55 | Scored | 40 |
| 48 | Conceded | 51 |
| +7 | GD | -11 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 53% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Coritiba FBC this season
Coritiba FBC this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). Coritiba FBC are 12th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Coritiba FBC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/6
31-45
6/4
46-60
3/4
61-75
5/11
76+
6/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Coritiba FBC
| Pedro Rocha | 9 G | 1 A |
| Breno Lopes | 8 G | 2 A |
| Joaquin Lavega | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting Coritiba FBC for another epic battle.
- 5' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Coritiba FBC's shape.
- 10' 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.
- 15' It looks surprising Coritiba FBC does not make any changes. Marlon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' 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 Filipe Machado suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past Coritiba FBC's compact .
- 30' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcelino Moreno.
- 35' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' Benjamin Kuscevic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 38.
- 39' A meaty challenge results in booking for Benjamin Kuscevic on 39.
- 44' Robert has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Neris is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 58' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jamerson.
- 58' The whistle greets Robert as he departs to be replaced by Gilberto.
- 59' Lucas Oliveira gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Neris and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' A change in the Coritiba FBC ranks — Jamerson exits the field as Victor Luis enters on 65.
- 66' The whistle greets Matheus Jussa as he departs to be replaced by Wallisson Luiz.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Coritiba FBC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' The whistle greets Robson Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Diogo Batista.
- 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andrey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
- 85' Helibelton Palacios makes way for Stenio Toledo at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jean Pedroso on 89.
- The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 0-0 Coritiba FBC. Honours even.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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Neris ↓ Lucas Oliveira 59'
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Wesley ↓ Paulo Vitor 66'
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Matheus Jussa ↓ Wallisson Luiz 66'
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- 80
Bench
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Gilberto ↑ 58'
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Paulo Vitor ↑ 66'
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Lucas Oliveira ↑ 59'
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Stenio Toledo ↑ 85'
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Wallisson Luiz ↑ 66'
Coritiba FBC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
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9
Rodrigo Pinho ↓ Edu 59'
- 10
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83
Jamerson ↓ Victor Luis 65'
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- 6
- 16
- 30
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37
Kaio Cesar ↓ Andrey 59'
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17
Matheus Bianqui ↓ Fransergio 76'
Bench
- 27
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Andrey ↑ 59'
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26
Victor Luis ↑ 65'
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Fransergio ↑ 76'
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Diogo Batista ↑ 76'
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Edu ↑ 59'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Robson Fernandes | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Coritiba FBC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
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14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
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37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
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64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
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83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
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93% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
78%
Draw or Coritiba FBC
52%
Cruzeiro EC or Coritiba FBC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Coritiba FBC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
46%
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Coritiba FBC keeps clean sheet
27%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.