Tuesday , 1 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
4 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sun 13 Jul 2025 · 23:30 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Kaiki Bruno 8' Y
Y 52' Alex Santana
Y 56' Walter Kannemann
Christian 66' Y
Lucas Silva 83' Y
Gabriel Barbosa 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
2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Gremio FBPA 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jul Gremio FBPA H 4–1 W
12 Jun EC Vitoria A 0–0 D
01 Jun SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
25 May Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
18 May CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
11 May SC Recife A 4–0 W
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 1–4 L
12 Jun SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
01 Jun EC Juventude A 2–0 W
25 May EC Bahia H 1–0 W
18 May Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
10 May RB Bragantino H 1–1 D

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' That's the starting whistle at Mineirao. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and Grêmio FBPA.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 8' A moment of madness from Kaiki Bruno on 8 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 13' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 18' Lucas Silva is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Grêmio FBPA tonight.
  • 21' William makes way for Fagner at the 21 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 25' Goal! Kaio Jorge scores his 35 goal in 286 matches.
  • 30' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Francis Amuzu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 33' What composure from Lucas Villalba! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 38' Grêmio FBPA are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 43' It’s high time Leonardo Jardim made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Francis Amuzu makes way for Alexander Aravena at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gremio FBPA.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alex Santana.
  • 54' Kaio Jorge is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Walter Kannemann is booked for Gremio FBPA — card on 56.
  • 60' Gremio FBPA manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andre is hanging Matias Arezo on the field on 60 minute.
  • 64' A stunning finish from Andre — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 66' Christian is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
  • 71' Alex Santana has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Grêmio FBPA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 77' Against the run of play, Kaio Jorge has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Alysson as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Monsalve steps in for Gremio FBPA.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lucas Silva gets a card.
  • 83' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Romero exits the field as Walace enters on 83.
  • 88' With 2 assists to his name this season, Franco Cristaldo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gabriel Barbosa.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Grêmio FBPA.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

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

2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Gremio FBPA 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Gremio FBPA W 2025-06-12 EC Vitoria 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-06-01 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SE Palmeiras W 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-05-18 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D 2025-05-11 SC Recife 0–4 Cruzeiro EC W

Gremio FBPA Form

2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Gremio FBPA L 2025-06-12 Gremio FBPA 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2025-06-01 EC Juventude 0–2 Gremio FBPA W 2025-05-25 Gremio FBPA 1–0 EC Bahia W 2025-05-18 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Gremio FBPA L 2025-05-10 Gremio FBPA 1–1 RB Bragantino D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC56% Draw24% Gremio FBPA20%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
79%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
44%
Cruzeiro EC or Gremio FBPA
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC39% Draw43% Gremio FBPA18%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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