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Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sun 26 Aug 2018 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Rafael Trombeta
  • Referee Rafael Traci
  • Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
  • Referee Jefferson Cleiton Piva da Silva

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

4
4
6
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 1.7 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2017-11-12 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 Fluminense FC 2017-07-18 Fluminense FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
23 Aug Grêmio 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 Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
23 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
19 Aug America 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
#11 Position #3
24 Points 31
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 9 / 4 / 5
24 Scored 28
28 Conceded 23
-4 GD +5
1.33 PPG 1.72
33% Win % 50%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 1 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' Fluminense FC have won 415 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' It’s high time Mano Menezes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' The 41-year-old Thiago Neves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 50' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
  • 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 60' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mano Menezes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 75' Brazil international Jadson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 80' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 85' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
  • 90' Gilberto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Oliveira

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joao Pedro 2
William 2
Henrique 1
Nino 1
Raniel 1
Fred 1
Ayrton Lucas 1
German Cano 1

Head to Head

2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2017-11-12 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 Fluminense FC 2017-07-18 Fluminense FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC W 2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-08-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2018-08-12 CR Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2018-08-05 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L

Fluminense FC Form

2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC L 2018-08-23 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2018-08-19 America FC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2018-08-13 Fluminense FC 0–3 SC Internacional L 2018-08-05 Fluminense FC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2018-07-28 Ceará SC 1–0 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC41% Draw27% Fluminense FC32%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or Fluminense FC
59%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC27% Draw47% Fluminense FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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