Tuesday , 1 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Thu 28 Nov 2024 · 00:00 UTC Mineirao 21,009 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 19' Martin Braithwaite
Matheus Pereira 42' 1–1
William 34' Y
Y 66' Jemerson
Lucas Romero 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA — Serie A at Mineirao.

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
2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA 2024-07-10 Gremio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Gremio FBPA H 1–1 D
20 Nov SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
09 Nov Criciúma EC H 2–1 W
07 Nov CR Flamengo H 0–1 L
26 Oct CA Paranaense A 0–3 L
19 Oct EC Bahia H 1–1 D
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D
20 Nov EC Juventude H 2–2 D
09 Nov SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
02 Nov Fluminense FC A 2–2 D
26 Oct AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
19 Oct SC Internacional A 0–1 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' KICK OFF: Cruzeiro EC gets underway.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Grêmio FBPA's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Grêmio FBPA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' Matheus Pereira is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Grêmio FBPA tonight.
  • 19' Martin Braithwaite has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 19 minutes.
  • 24' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Grêmio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 34' It’s gonna be a card for William.
  • 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 42' What a strike from Matheus Pereira! The score is 1-1.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Gremio FBPA. Franco Cristaldo is replaced by Miguel Monsalve.
  • 51' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grêmio FBPA backline.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 66' The referee calls foul for Jemerson. He receives a card.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Yeferson Soteldo as he leaves the pitch. Cristian Pavon steps in for Gremio FBPA.
  • 74' Joao Wellington gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Alvaro Barreal and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Tevis Alves gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Lautaro Diaz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Martin Braithwaite is withdrawn and Diego Costa gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Joao Pedro Pepe is replacing Dodi for the Gremio FBPA side.
  • 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' Lucas Romero has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Lucas Silva as he leaves the pitch. Mateus Vital steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Gremio FBPA Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Everton 3
Kaio Jorge 3
Felipe Carballo 1
Fabricio Bruno 1
Bruno Silva 1
Bitelo 1
Everton 1
Ramiro 1

Head to Head

2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA 2024-07-10 Gremio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Gremio FBPA 2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2024-11-20 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Criciúma EC W 2024-11-07 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CR Flamengo L 2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia D

Gremio FBPA Form

2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2024-11-20 Gremio FBPA 2–2 EC Juventude D 2024-11-09 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Gremio FBPA L 2024-11-02 Fluminense FC 2–2 Gremio FBPA D 2024-10-26 Gremio FBPA 3–1 AC Goianiense W 2024-10-19 SC Internacional 1–0 Gremio FBPA L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC41% Draw29% Gremio FBPA30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
70%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
59%
Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC29% Draw49% Gremio FBPA22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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