Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Tue 6 Aug 2024 · 00:00 UTC Estadio Kleber Andrade 9,666 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 9' Breno Lopes
Matheus Henrique 15' 1–1
1–2 42' Renato Kayzer
Y 29' Marinho
Y 32' Breno Lopes
Ze Ivaldo 58' Y
Lautaro Diaz 67' Y
Y 90' Joao Ricardo
Joao Marcelo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio Kleber Andrade.

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

3
2
3
Cruzeiro EC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
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 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
28 Jul Botafogo FR A 3–0 W
24 Jul EC Juventude H 2–0 W
21 Jul SE Palmeiras A 0–2 L
13 Jul RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
10 Jul Gremio FBPA A 2–0 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 2–1 W
28 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
24 Jul Criciúma EC A 1–1 D
21 Jul AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
18 Jul EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
11 Jul CR Flamengo A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Kleber Andrade. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Breno Lopes makes it 0-1.
  • 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' What an equalizer from Matheus Henrique!
  • 20' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Fortaleza EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 29.
  • 32' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 32.
  • 36' The crowd applauds Pedro Augusto as he leaves the pitch. Kervin Andrade steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 41' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' Renato Kayzer does the damage! The net is bulging and Fortaleza EC surge ahead!
  • 46' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace William by Wesley on 46 minute.
  • 51' Ze Ivaldo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 58' Controversy at the stadium! Ze Ivaldo argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 59' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Kaio Jorge exits the field as Juan Dinenno enters on 59.
  • 64' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Matheus Rossetto is withdrawn and Jose Welison gets his opportunity.
  • 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lautaro Diaz on 67 minutes.
  • 69' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Matheus Henrique by Lucas Silva on 69 minute.
  • 74' Kervin Andrade needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 77' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 77 minute. Marinho leaves to be changed by Dudu.
  • 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 86' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Vitor Hugo on, Lucas Romero off on 86 minutes.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Ricardo on 90.
  • Cruzeiro EC will have plenty to reflect on. Fortaleza EC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude W 2024-07-21 SE Palmeiras 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2024-07-10 Gremio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W

Fortaleza EC Form

2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2024-07-28 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-07-24 Criciúma EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2024-07-21 Fortaleza EC 3–1 AC Goianiense W 2024-07-18 Fortaleza EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-07-11 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.22 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Fortaleza EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC35% Draw30% Fortaleza EC35%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
66%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
65%
Cruzeiro EC or Fortaleza EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC26% Draw50% Fortaleza EC24%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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