Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 0
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sun 9 Nov 2025 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Fabricio Bruno 4' Y
Y 11' Facundo Bernal
Christian 14' Y
Matheus Pereira 27' Y
Keny Arroyo 56' Y
Y 56' Agustin Canobbio
Lucas Romero 74' Y
Y 76' Juan Freytes
Walace 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

4
4
6
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 1.7 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC 2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Fluminense FC H 0–0 D
05 Nov Gremio 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
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#6 Position #4
33 Points 38
22 Played 23
9 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 5
30 Scored 34
31 Conceded 28
-1 GD +6
1.50 PPG 1.65
41% Win % 43%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting Fluminense FC for another epic battle.
  • 4' Fabricio Bruno has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 4.
  • 9' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 11' Facundo Bernal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 11.
  • 14' Christian catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 14.
  • 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' Matheus Pereira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thiago Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fluminense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 389 games and scored 417 goals.
  • 46' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Facundo Bernal exits the field as Nonato enters on 46.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 61' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 65' The whistle greets Kevin Serna as he departs to be replaced by Yeferson Soteldo.
  • 68' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 68 minute. Keny Arroyo leaves to be changed by Gabriel Barbosa.
  • 72' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Agustin Canobbio is withdrawn and Keno gets his opportunity.
  • 73' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Everaldo is withdrawn and John Kennedy gets his opportunity.
  • 74' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Romero will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Freytes argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Luis Sinisterra. He replaces Christian on 84 minute.
  • 85' Lima is replacing Luciano Acosta for the Fluminense FC side.
  • 90' Walace was booked on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

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

2025-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC 2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-11-05 Gremio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2025-10-26 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-16 CA Mineiro 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D

Fluminense FC Form

2025-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-11-06 Fluminense FC 1–0 Mirassol FC W 2025-11-02 Ceará SC 2–0 Fluminense FC L 2025-10-29 Fluminense FC 1–0 Ceará SC W 2025-10-25 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Internacional W 2025-10-20 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC45% Draw30% Fluminense FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
75%
Draw or Fluminense FC
55%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC30% Draw52% Fluminense FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
13.2%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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