Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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 Gremio 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
#6 Position #4
45 Points 48
28 Played 28
13 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 13 / 9 / 6
42 Scored 44
40 Conceded 36
+2 GD +8
1.61 PPG 1.71
46% Win % 46%

Key Stats

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

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts).

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
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ 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
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Hulk 7 G 4 A
Agustin Canobbio 5 G 3 A
Luciano Acosta 4 G 5 A
Rodrigo Castillo 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Cruzeiro EC host Fluminense FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Andre has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Marcelo was booked on 20.
  • 25' The -year-old Vinicius Lima has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
  • 35' Felipe Melo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 42' Wesley is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 44' What a moment for Paulo Ganso! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. German Cano makes it 0-2.
  • 59' Fluminense FC have won 427 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Stenio Toledo. He replaces Wesley on 61 minute.
  • 62' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stenio Toledo is hanging Wesley on the field on 62 minute.
  • 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Felipe Melo is replaced by Manoel Messias.
  • 69' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Neto Moura departs to be replaced by Luiz Wallisson.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Jhon Arias on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
  • 75' Manoel Messias picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
  • 77' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Manoel Messias.
  • 78' The referee shows Fluminense FC player a Red card on 78.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Lele comes on to replace German Cano.
  • 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Luciano Castan has done his job and it is now time for Nikao to step up.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fernando Diniz.
  • 90' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 90 minute. Jhon Arias leaves to be changed by Isaac.
  • Another three points for Fluminense FC.

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
Nino 1
Raniel 1
Fred 1
Ayrton Lucas 1
German Cano 1
Henrique 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 Gremio 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
1.25 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC29% Draw27% Fluminense FC44%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
56%
Draw or Fluminense FC
71%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC22% Draw45% Fluminense FC33%
Actual: Fluminense FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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