Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Juventude, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 0
Full Time
EC Juventude
Wed 24 Jul 2024 · 22:00 UTC Mineirao 46,603 HT 45' · FT 45'
William pen 45' 1–0
Juan Dinenno pen 87' 2–0
Y 44' Gabriel Inocencio
Y 63' Ze Marcos
Ze Ivaldo 69' Y
Joao Marcelo 73' Y
William 78' Y
Y 79' Joao Lucas
YR 90' Ze Marcos

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Juventude — Serie A at Mineirao.

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

3
1
Cruzeiro EC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals EC Juventude
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jul EC Juventude H 2–0 W
21 Jul SE Palmeiras A 0–2 L
13 Jul RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
10 Jul Gremio FBPA A 2–0 W
07 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–0 W
03 Jul Criciúma EC A 0–1 L
EC Juventude
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 0–2 L
21 Jul São Paulo FC H 0–0 D
16 Jul CA Mineiro H 1–1 D
07 Jul Gremio FBPA H 3–0 W
04 Jul EC Bahia A 0–2 L
30 Jun Fortaleza EC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cruzeiro EC and EC Juventude has kicked off!
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Juventude backline.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' The 32-year-old Lucas Romero has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' EC Juventude fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Alan Ruschel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Joao Lucas is replaced by Gabriel Inocencio on 41 minute.
  • 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Inocencio on 44.
  • 45' Magnificent from William! That is 10 goals in 484 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Juventude that had 152 games and scored 161 goals.
  • 55' Lautaro Diaz, a Argentina forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 63' Ze Marcos picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' EC Juventude ring the changes. Gilberto has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Taliari to step up.
  • 68' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Lautaro Diaz is replaced by Arthur Gomes on 68 minute.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Ze Ivaldo gets a card.
  • 73' Joao Marcelo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Kaio Jorge is replaced by Juan Dinenno.
  • 75' Nene is replacing Erick for the EC Juventude side.
  • 76' The EC Juventude bench stirs into life. Caique is withdrawn and Ewerthon gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! William argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 79' EC Juventude player sees a card in front of him.
  • 84' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kaio Jorge, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 24 goals in the last 17 games.
  • 87' Magnificent from Juan Dinenno! That is 4 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ze Marcos on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Matheus Pereira by Lucas Villalba on 90 minute.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Cruzeiro EC and EC Juventude (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

EC Juventude Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.73 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62 EC Juventude xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC62% Draw24% EC Juventude14%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
86%
Draw or EC Juventude
38%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Juventude
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC43% Draw47% EC Juventude10%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
4 – 0
3.4%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Juventude covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 20% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 26% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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