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 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #4 |
| 60 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 55 | Scored | 55 |
| 48 | Conceded | 42 |
| +7 | GD | +13 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 53% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Cruzeiro EC vs Fluminense FC — let the football do the talking.
- 4' Fabricio Bruno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 4.
- 9' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 11' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Bernal is booked for Fluminense FC — card on 11.
- 14' Christian is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rene is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
- 27' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Juan Freytes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 192 appearances.
- 46' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Facundo Bernal exits the field as Nonato enters on 46.
- 51' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' Keny Arroyo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 56.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' Yeferson Soteldo gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Kevin Serna and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Keny Arroyo is replaced by Gabriel Barbosa.
- 72' The whistle greets Agustin Canobbio as he departs to be replaced by Keno.
- 73' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 73 minute. Everaldo leaves to be changed by John Kennedy.
- 74' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Juan Freytes. He receives a card.
- 81' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Christian exits the field as Luis Sinisterra enters on 84.
- 85' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Luciano Acosta is replaced by Lima.
- 90' Walace catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and Fluminense FC share the spoils 0-0.
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 |
|---|---|
| Joao Pedro | 2 |
| William | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 1 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Fabricio Bruno | 1 |
| Robinho | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Luciano | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
75%
Draw or Fluminense FC
53%
Cruzeiro EC or Fluminense FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

