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Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 4
Full Time
Gremio 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 Gremio 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 19 32
4 RB Bragantino 19 30
5 CA Paranaense 18 30
6 EC Bahia 18 29
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 Botafogo FR 18 25
10 EC Vitoria 18 25
11 CA Mineiro 18 24
12 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
13 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 19 21
16 Gremio FBPA 19 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 19 20
18 Mirassol FC 18 19
19 Clube do Remo 18 18
20 Chapecoense AF 18 9

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Sep Gremio 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
Gremio 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 Gremio FBPA
#13 Position #16
24 Points 21
18 Played 19
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 8
24 Scored 21
28 Conceded 25
-4 GD -4
1.33 PPG 1.11
33% Win % 26%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
37% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Cruzeiro EC are 13th (24 pts). Gremio 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
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/–
■ 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
Gremio 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

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Everton 3
Kaio Jorge 3
Lucas Villalba 1
Bruno Silva 1
Joao Pedro Pepe 1
Andre 1
Felipe Carballo 1
Fabricio Bruno 1

Head to Head

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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Gremio 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

Gremio FBPA Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
61%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
68%
Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC24% Draw47% Gremio FBPA29%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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