Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 19 Oct 2025 · 00:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 8' Rodrigo
Lucas Villalba 26' Y
Y 35' Eros Mancuso
Y 37' Tomas Pochettino
Y 51' Juan Lucero
Y 86' Lucas Gazal

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Fortaleza EC — 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

3
2
3
Cruzeiro EC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
16 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
05 Oct SC Recife H 1–1 D
02 Oct CR Flamengo A 0–0 D
27 Sep CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
21 Sep RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
16 Oct CR Vasco da Gama H 0–2 L
05 Oct EC Juventude A 2–1 W
02 Oct Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
27 Sep SC Recife H 1–0 W
21 Sep SE Palmeiras A 1–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC are looking to make home advantage count against Fortaleza EC.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 8' Poor challenge from Rodrigo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 13' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 18' Marinho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 21' GOAL! Christian scores on 21. Assisted by Keny Arroyo
  • 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Villalba.
  • 31' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Rodrigo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' Fortaleza EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 35.
  • 37' Fortaleza EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 37.
  • 42' Argentina international Eros Mancuso has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortaleza EC's shape.
  • 51' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 51.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 63' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Lucas Silva is withdrawn and Carlos Eduardo gets his opportunity.
  • 64' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Kaua Prates is withdrawn and William gets his opportunity.
  • 69' The 20-year-old Kayke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 73' Wanderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keny Arroyo on 73 minute.
  • 74' Kayke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Lucero on 74 minute.
  • 79' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Silva is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 81' Diogo Barbosa gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Bruno Pacheco and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Yannick Bolasie. He replaces Matheus Pereira on 84 minute.
  • 86' The referee calls foul for Lucas Gazal. He receives a card.
  • With this win, Cruzeiro EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Palermo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Luis 2
Luis Orejuela 1
Christian 1
Wellington Paulista 1
Juan Lucero 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mateus Vital 1
Hercules 1

Head to Head

2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-16 CA Mineiro 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Recife D 2025-10-02 CR Flamengo 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-09-27 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino W

Fortaleza EC Form

2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2025-10-16 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-10-05 EC Juventude 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-02 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-09-27 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Recife W 2025-09-21 SE Palmeiras 4–1 Fortaleza EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC50% Draw28% Fortaleza EC22%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
78%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
50%
Cruzeiro EC or Fortaleza EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC31% Draw51% Fortaleza EC18%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 24% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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