Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC, 2018
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rafael Trombeta
- Referee Rafael Traci
- Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
- Referee Jefferson Cleiton Piva da Silva
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Fluminense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | EC Vitoria | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jul | São Paulo FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | América FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jul | Ceará SC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #4 |
| 60 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 55 | Scored | 55 |
| 48 | Conceded | 42 |
| +7 | GD | +13 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 53% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 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
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ 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 |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dodi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Ayrton Lucas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
- 25' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' A quiet spell here at . Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' Fluminense FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 70' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelo Oliveira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 80' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 85' 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 Robinho suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Julio Cesar made 404 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fluminense FC.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 4
-
25
Marcelo Hermes ↓ Egidio 46'
- 8
- 10
- 29
- 19
- 30
- 16
-
17
Raniel ↓ Hernan Barcos 65'
Bench
- 12
- 3
- 27
-
6
Egidio ↑ 46'
-
18
Rafinha ↑ 82'
- 11
- 20
- 21
- 15
-
28
Hernan Barcos ↑ 65'
- 40
Coach
Mano Menezes
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 9
-
10
Junior Sornoza ↓ Daniel 78'
- 41
-
16
Jadson ↓ Dutra Junior 76'
- 15
- 28
- 25
Bench
- 26
- 12
- 7
-
17
Kayke ↑ 46'
-
11
Dutra Junior ↑ 76'
- 8
- 1
-
20
Daniel ↑ 78'
- 32
Coach
Marcelo Oliveira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro | 2 |
| William | 2 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Jhon Arias | 1 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Fabricio Bruno | 1 |
| Robinho | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
71%
Draw or Fluminense FC
56%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.