Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Juventude, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
4 – 0
Full Time
EC Juventude
Sun 20 Jul 2025 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 16' Marcos Paulo
Y 29' Caique
Yannick Bolasie 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Juventude — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

3
1
Cruzeiro EC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals EC Juventude
Last 5 meetings
2025-07-20 Cruzeiro EC 4–0 EC Juventude 2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jul EC Juventude H 4–0 W
17 Jul Fluminense FC A 2–0 W
13 Jul Gremio FBPA H 4–1 W
12 Jun EC Vitoria A 0–0 D
01 Jun SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
25 May Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
EC Juventude
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 0–4 L
14 Jul SC Recife H 2–0 W
01 Jun Gremio FBPA H 0–2 L
26 May RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
18 May Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
10 May Fortaleza EC A 0–5 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Cruzeiro EC and EC Juventude is underway.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' It looks surprising EC Juventude does not make any changes. Wilker Angel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' 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.
  • 16' The referee shows EC Juventude player a card on 16.
  • 21' EC Juventude fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 26' It’s high time Leonardo Jardim made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 29' The referee has no hesitation. Caique is booked for EC Juventude — card on 29.
  • 34' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Christian — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' Time for substitution for EC Juventude. Gilberto is replaced by Gabriel Veron.
  • 51' Gabriel Barbosa makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 56' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Juventude backline.
  • 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 260 games and scored 230 goals.
  • 63' Gabriel Barbosa does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
  • 67' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matheus Pereira is hanging Kaio Jorge on the field on 67 minute.
  • 68' The EC Juventude manager makes a substitution. Hudson departs to be replaced by Enmerson Batalla.
  • 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fabricio Bruno is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Juventude.
  • 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 82' A change in the EC Juventude ranks — Luiz Mandaca exits the field as Alan Ruschel enters on 82.
  • 83' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Lucas Silva is withdrawn and Walace gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Jadson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yannick Bolasie.
  • 90' Gabriel Barbosa makes way for Yannick Bolasie at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 4-0 EC Juventude. Honours even.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

EC Juventude Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Gabriel Taliari 2
Marcelo Hermes 1
William 1
Juan Dinenno 1
Tevis Alves 1
Christian 1

Head to Head

2025-07-20 Cruzeiro EC 4–0 EC Juventude 2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-07-20 Cruzeiro EC 4–0 EC Juventude W 2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Gremio FBPA W 2025-06-12 EC Vitoria 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-06-01 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SE Palmeiras W 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W

EC Juventude Form

2025-07-20 Cruzeiro EC 4–0 EC Juventude L 2025-07-14 EC Juventude 2–0 SC Recife W 2025-06-01 EC Juventude 0–2 Gremio FBPA L 2025-05-26 RB Bragantino 1–0 EC Juventude L 2025-05-18 EC Juventude 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2025-05-10 Fortaleza EC 5–0 EC Juventude L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.21 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 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC71% Draw19% EC Juventude10%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
90%
Draw or EC Juventude
29%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Juventude
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC51% Draw40% EC Juventude9%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.2%
1 – 0
12.7%
3 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.7%
5 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Juventude covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 22% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 24% 27%
-0.5 73% — 27%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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