Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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
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' Temperatures are rising at Mineirao as Cruzeiro EC face off against Fortaleza EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 8' Controversy at the stadium! Rodrigo argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 13' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortaleza EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 21' Magnificent from Christian! That is 15 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 26' Poor challenge from Lucas Villalba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 31' Moises has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Eros Mancuso is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
  • 37' The referee has no hesitation. Tomas Pochettino is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 37.
  • 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 47' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 51' It’s gonna be a card for Juan Lucero.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Silva is replaced by Carlos Eduardo.
  • 64' William gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Kaua Prates and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Wanderson comes on to replace Keny Arroyo.
  • 74' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Juan Lucero departs to be replaced by Kayke.
  • 79' Leo Aragao needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Diogo Barbosa comes on to replace Bruno Pacheco.
  • 84' Yannick Bolasie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus Pereira at the 84 minute mark.
  • 86' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Gazal.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Cruzeiro EC take all three points.

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
Christian 1
Wellington Paulista 1
Juan Lucero 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mateus Vital 1
Hercules 1
Matheus Henrique 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.