Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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 Grêmio 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
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Kleber Andrade!
  • 5' Bruno Pacheco has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 173 appearances.
  • 9' Breno Lopes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
  • 14' Brazil international Pedro Augusto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matheus Henrique makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 29' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 29.
  • 32' That is a card for Fortaleza EC. Breno Lopes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 36' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Pedro Augusto has done his job and it is now time for Kervin Andrade to step up.
  • 41' Marlon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 42' The Brazil Renato Kayzer breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 1-2!
  • 46' Wesley has so much to prove this time. He replaces William on 46 minute.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 58' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Ze Ivaldo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Kaio Jorge trudges off to be replaced by Juan Dinenno on 59 minutes.
  • 64' The Fortaleza EC bench stirs into life. Matheus Rossetto is withdrawn and Jose Welison gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Lautaro Diaz is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Henrique trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Silva on 69 minutes.
  • 74' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 77 minute. Marinho leaves to be changed by Dudu.
  • 82' Fortaleza EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Vitor Hugo comes on to replace Lucas Romero.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Joao Ricardo is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 90.
  • With this win, Fortaleza EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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 Grêmio 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.