Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cruzeiro EC to score. At the same time, Fortaleza EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Pedro Augusto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 9' The Brazil Breno Lopes breaks the deadlock on 9 minutes. 0-1!
  • 14' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' Against the run of play, Matheus Henrique has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 20' Fortaleza EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Benjamin Kuscevic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Marinho gets a card.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Breno Lopes.
  • 36' The crowd applauds Pedro Augusto as he leaves the pitch. Kervin Andrade steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 41' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 42' GOAL! Renato Kayzer fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 46' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. William is replaced by Wesley.
  • 51' Lucas Sasha has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Ze Ivaldo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Kaio Jorge as he leaves the pitch. Juan Dinenno steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Matheus Rossetto is replaced by Jose Welison.
  • 67' Lautaro Diaz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Lucas Silva comes on to replace Matheus Henrique.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 77' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Marinho exits the field as Dudu enters on 77.
  • 82' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jose Welison suffering a number of foals already.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Vitor Hugo. He replaces Lucas Romero on 86 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Joao Ricardo gets a card.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

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
Hercules 1
Matheus Henrique 1
Renato Kayzer 1
Breno Lopes 1
Sassa 1
Lucas Silva 1
Kaio Jorge 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.