Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | CA Mineiro | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | Mirassol FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Ceará SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | 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)
H2H (14 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
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' Three points are at stake. Cruzeiro EC host Fluminense FC — let the battle begin!
- 4' Controversy at the stadium! Fabricio Bruno argues furiously but the card stands.
- 9' Keno, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Facundo Bernal.
- 14' Christian is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' Fluminense FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Pereira on 27.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Leonardo Jardim will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Facundo Bernal is replaced by Nonato on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Keny Arroyo.
- 61' Argentina international Lucas Villalba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. Kevin Serna departs to be replaced by Yeferson Soteldo.
- 68' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Keny Arroyo is withdrawn and Gabriel Barbosa gets his opportunity.
- 72' Fluminense FC make a change. Agustin Canobbio trudges off to be replaced by Keno on 72 minutes.
- 73' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. Everaldo departs to be replaced by John Kennedy.
- 74' A moment of madness from Lucas Romero on 74 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 76' Juan Freytes is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 81' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 84' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Christian has done his job and it is now time for Luis Sinisterra to step up.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Lima. He replaces Luciano Acosta on 85 minute.
- 90' Walace is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cruzeiro EC 0-0 Fluminense FC.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 1
- 15
-
12
William ↓ Kaua Moraes 84'
- 10
- 19
- 25
-
88
Christian ↓ Luis Sinisterra 84'
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Walace 84'
- 6
-
99
Keny Arroyo ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 68'
Bench
- 11
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 84'
-
5
Walace ↑ 84'
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 68'
- 43
- 77
- 34
- 41
- 36
-
2
Kaua Moraes ↑ 84'
- 57
- 20
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 3
-
32
Luciano Acosta ↓ Lima 85'
- 22
-
9
Everaldo ↓ John Kennedy 73'
- 35
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↓ Keno 72'
-
90
Kevin Serna ↓ Yeferson Soteldo 65'
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↓ Nonato 46'
Bench
- 98
- 29
- 23
-
94
Otavio ↑ 85'
-
16
Nonato ↑ 46'
-
11
Keno ↑ 72'
- 4
-
7
Yeferson Soteldo ↑ 65'
-
99
John Kennedy ↑ 73'
-
45
Lima ↑ 85'
- 28
- 19
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| William | 2 |
| Joao Pedro | 2 |
| Ayrton Lucas | 1 |
| German Cano | 1 |
| Henrique | 1 |
| Paulo Ganso | 1 |
| Raniel | 1 |
| Leonardo Fernandez | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
73%
Draw or Fluminense FC
56%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

