Saturday , 14 November 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 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

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 São 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
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

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

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

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' Breno Lopes doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 14' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Fortaleza EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 15' A stunning finish from Matheus Henrique — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 20' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Marlon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' The referee calls foul for Marinho. He receives a card.
  • 32' Controversy at the stadium! Breno Lopes argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 36' The supporters are chanting for Kervin Andrade. He replaces Pedro Augusto on 36 minute.
  • 41' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' Goal! Renato Kayzer scores his 37 goal in 266 matches.
  • 46' Wesley gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces William and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Dudu, a Brazil defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Ze Ivaldo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Kaio Jorge exits the field as Juan Dinenno enters on 59.
  • 64' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Matheus Rossetto by Jose Welison on 64 minute.
  • 67' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lautaro Diaz gets a card.
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Silva is hanging Matheus Henrique on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 77' Fortaleza EC make a change. Marinho trudges off to be replaced by Dudu on 77 minutes.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Romero is replaced by Vitor Hugo.
  • 90' Joao Ricardo was booked on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.

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 São 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.