Tuesday , 1 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sun 23 Apr 2023 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Ramiro 36' Y
Gilberto 43' Y
Y 49' Luis Suarez
Richard 58' Y
Oliveira 59' Y
Oliveira 60' Y
Marlon 67' Y
Marlon 68' Y
Oliveira 90' R
Y 90' Walter Kannemann

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 25 52
2 CR Flamengo 24 48
3 CA Paranaense 25 45
4 Fluminense FC 25 42
5 EC Bahia 25 40
6 Cruzeiro EC 25 39
7 Coritiba FBC 25 37
8 CA Mineiro 24 36
9 RB Bragantino 24 35
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 25 32
11 Sao Paulo FC 24 30
12 Botafogo FR 24 30
13 Santos FC 24 29
14 EC Vitoria 25 29
15 Gremio FBPA 24 28
16 SC Internacional 25 25
17 Mirassol FC 24 25
18 CR Vasco da Gama 24 25
19 Clube do Remo 25 23
20 Chapecoense AF 24 14

Head-to-Head

6
3
5
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Gremio FBPA H 1–0 W
16 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
08 Dec SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
05 Dec Gremio FBPA A 0–2 L
02 Dec CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L
29 Nov CS Alagoano H 0–1 L
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Apr Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
16 Apr Santos FC H 1–0 W
10 Dec CA Mineiro H 4–3 W
05 Dec SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–1 D
02 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 3–0 W
26 Nov EC Bahia A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Gremio FBPA
#6 Position #15
39 Points 28
25 Played 24
11 / 6 / 8 W / D / L 7 / 7 / 10
35 Scored 27
36 Conceded 32
-1 GD -5
1.56 PPG 1.17
44% Win % 29%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (39 pts). Gremio FBPA are 15th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/2
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/6
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 6 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Gremio FBPA is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Walter Kannemann suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gremio FBPA backline.
  • 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ramiro on 36.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at . Gremio FBPA seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' The referee calls foul for Gilberto. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 49' Luis Suarez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Ramiro as he leaves the pitch. Machado steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 58' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a Yellow card on 58.
  • 59' Oliveira catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
  • 59' Machado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ramiro at the 59 minute mark.
  • 60' Controversy at the stadium! Oliveira argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Bruno Rodrigues puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Marlon on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Marlon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past Gremio FBPA's compact .
  • 76' Richard makes way for Neto Moura at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 79' Andre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vinicius on 79 minute.
  • 80' Zinho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vinicius on 80 minute.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Gremio FBPA! Zinho comes on to replace Nathan.
  • 82' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Mateus Vital exits the field as Luiz Wallisson enters on 82.
  • 86' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Franco Cristaldo is withdrawn and Gustavinho gets his opportunity.
  • 87' A change in the Gremio FBPA ranks — Franco Cristaldo exits the field as Gustavinho enters on 87.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Oliveira gets a Red card.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepa

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA W 2023-04-16 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-12-08 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 SE Palmeiras L 2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-12-02 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-11-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CS Alagoano L

Gremio FBPA Form

2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA L 2023-04-16 Gremio FBPA 1–0 Santos FC W 2021-12-10 Gremio FBPA 4–3 CA Mineiro W 2021-12-05 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2021-12-02 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2021-11-26 EC Bahia 3–1 Gremio FBPA L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC38% Draw30% Gremio FBPA32%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
62%
Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC26% Draw50% Gremio FBPA24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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