Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 2
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Thu 11 May 2023 · 00:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Marcelo
Wesley 42' Y
Y 72' Jhon Arias
Y 75' Manoel Messias
Y 76' Andre
R 76' Andre
Y 77' Manoel Messias
R 78' Andre
Y 90' Fernando Diniz

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .

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
2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2019-05-18 Fluminense FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May Fluminense FC H 0–2 L
06 May Santos FC H 2–1 W
29 Apr RB Bragantino A 3–0 W
23 Apr Grêmio FBPA H 1–0 W
16 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
08 Dec SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May Cruzeiro EC A 2–0 W
07 May CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
29 Apr Fortaleza EC A 2–4 L
22 Apr CA Paranaense H 2–0 W
15 Apr America FC A 3–0 W
13 Nov RB Bragantino A 1–0 W

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' And we are off! Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Brazil international David Braz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Guga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcelo on 20.
  • 25' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 44' Paulo Ganso has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
  • 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 54' What composure from German Cano! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-2.
  • 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Stenio Toledo comes on to replace Wesley.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Stenio Toledo. He replaces Wesley on 62 minute.
  • 67' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
  • 68' Fluminense FC ring the changes. Felipe Melo has done his job and it is now time for Manoel Messias to step up.
  • 69' Luiz Wallisson gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Neto Moura and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Jhon Arias has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Manoel Messias. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 76' Andre picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andre on 78.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Lele comes on to replace German Cano.
  • 87' Isaac has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 88' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Luciano Castan by Nikao on 88 minute.
  • 90' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Jhon Arias as he leaves the pitch. Isaac steps in for Fluminense FC.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepa

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
William 2
Joao Pedro 2
Ayrton Lucas 1
German Cano 1
Henrique 1
Paulo Ganso 1
Raniel 1
Leonardo Fernandez 1

Head to Head

2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2019-05-18 Fluminense FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC 2018-04-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Santos FC W 2023-04-29 RB Bragantino 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Grêmio FBPA W 2023-04-16 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-12-08 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 SE Palmeiras L

Fluminense FC Form

2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2023-05-07 Fluminense FC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-04-22 Fluminense FC 2–0 CA Paranaense W 2023-04-15 America FC 0–3 Fluminense FC W 2022-11-13 RB Bragantino 0–1 Fluminense FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.16 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC27% Draw27% Fluminense FC46%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
53%
Draw or Fluminense FC
73%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC20% Draw45% Fluminense FC35%
Actual: Fluminense FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 22% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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