Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Grêmio FBPA, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 4
Full Time
Grêmio FBPA
Sun 8 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
David 14' Y
Y 53' Alisson
Henrique 57' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Grêmio FBPA — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Helton Nunes
  • Referee Rafael Traci
  • Referee Eder Alexandre
  • Referee Wanderson Alves de Souza

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

6
3
5
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Grêmio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA 2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2017-10-12 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Sep Grêmio FBPA H 1–4 L
01 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 1–0 W
25 Aug CS Alagoano A 1–1 D
18 Aug Santos FC H 2–0 W
11 Aug Avai FC A 2–2 D
04 Aug CA Mineiro A 0–2 L
Grêmio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Sep Cruzeiro EC A 4–1 W
31 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 0–0 D
24 Aug CA Paranaense H 2–1 W
18 Aug SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
10 Aug CR Flamengo A 1–3 L
05 Aug Chapecoense AF H 3–3 D

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Grêmio FBPA
#11 Position #16
24 Points 21
18 Played 18
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 7
24 Scored 20
28 Conceded 23
-4 GD -3
1.33 PPG 1.17
33% Win % 28%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
39% Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 pts).

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
Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ 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
Grêmio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 9 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David.
  • 18' Magnificent from Diego Tardelli! That is 5 goals in 326 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' The deadlock is broken! Alisson gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC make a change. David trudges off to be replaced by Pedro Rocha on 30 minutes.
  • 35' 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.
  • 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fred makes it 1-2.
  • 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 47' Grêmio FBPA are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 52' David Braz gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Geromel and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alisson.
  • 57' Henrique is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
  • 62' The travelling Grêmio FBPA supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 64' GOAL! Everton scores on 64. Assisted by Matheus Henrique
  • 65' Ezequiel gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Thiago Neves and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Pepe. He replaces Diego Tardelli on 72 minute.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Sassa on, Robinho off on 73 minutes.
  • 77' Everton adds to his 0 season tally! Gremio FBPA lead 1-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 80' Luan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michel at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grêmio FBPA backline.
  • 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Grêmio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Everton 3
Martin Braithwaite 1
Pepe 1
Lucas Romero 1
Ferreira 1
Christian 1
Andre 1

Head to Head

2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA 2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2017-10-12 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA L 2019-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2019-08-25 CS Alagoano 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2019-08-18 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Santos FC W 2019-08-11 Avai FC 2–2 Cruzeiro EC D 2019-08-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Grêmio FBPA Form

2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA W 2019-08-31 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2019-08-24 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 CA Paranaense W 2019-08-18 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2019-08-10 CR Flamengo 3–1 Grêmio FBPA L 2019-08-05 Grêmio FBPA 3–3 Chapecoense AF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Grêmio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Grêmio FBPA 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC32% Draw29% Grêmio FBPA39%
Actual: Grêmio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
60%
Draw or Grêmio FBPA
68%
Cruzeiro EC or Grêmio FBPA
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC23% Draw47% Grêmio FBPA30%
Actual: Grêmio FBPA win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Grêmio FBPA covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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