Cruzeiro EC vs RB Bragantino, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs RB Bragantino — Serie A at Independencia.
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- RB Bragantino 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jul | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Criciúma EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jun | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | São Paulo FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | AC Goianiense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | Cuiabá EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jun | EC Vitoria | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | RB Bragantino | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 60 | Points | 47 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 8 / 13 |
| 55 | Scored | 44 |
| 48 | Conceded | 39 |
| +7 | GD | +5 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 53% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season
RB Bragantino this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). RB Bragantino are 8th (47 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RB Bragantino
0-15
4/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
6/8
46-60
5/5
61-75
2/3
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
RB Bragantino
| Lucas Barbosa | 7 G | 3 A |
| Isidro Pitta | 6 G | 2 A |
| Juninho Capixaba | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. RB Bragantino kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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 Eric Ramires suffering a number of foals already.
- 8' What a moment for Gabriel Veron! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and RB Bragantino are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Nathan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. RB Bragantino is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' The travelling RB Bragantino supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' A moment of madness from Alvaro Barreal on 40 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan on 45.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' Cruzeiro EC have won 244 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kaiki Bruno, as he is very good at scoring at Independencia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 61' Time for substitution for RB Bragantino. Eric Ramires is replaced by Matheus Fernandes.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 68' The crowd applauds Alvaro Barreal as he leaves the pitch. Vitor Hugo steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
- 70' RB Bragantino ring the changes. Eduardo Sasha has done his job and it is now time for Vinicius Mendonca to step up.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Vitor Hugo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 80' A tactical swap from RB Bragantino — Gustavinho on, Helinho off on 80 minutes.
- 84' Matheus Pereira does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
- 89' The whistle greets Lucas Romero as he departs to be replaced by Ramiro.
- 90' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Kaiki Bruno by Lucas Villalba on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Ramiro 89'
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Matheus Henrique 68'
- 1
- 12
- 10
- 11
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Vitor Hugo 68'
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Lautaro Diaz 68'
- 5
- 43
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↓ Lucas Villalba 90'
Bench
-
17
Ramiro ↑ 89'
-
97
Matheus Henrique ↑ 68'
- 7
- 98
- 27
- 9
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↑ 90'
- 2
- 77
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 68'
- 80
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 68'
RB Bragantino Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
-
10
Lincoln ↓ Thiago Borbas 61'
- 1
- 14
- 7
- 36
- 8
- 19
-
11
Helinho ↓ Gustavinho 80'
-
30
Henry Mosquera ↓ Vitinho 61'
- 45
Bench
- 23
-
35
Matheus Fernandes ↑ 61'
-
28
Vitinho ↑ 61'
- 3
- 40
- 28
- 31
-
22
Gustavinho ↑ 80'
-
18
Thiago Borbas ↑ 61'
- 33
- 39
-
54
Vinicius Mendonca ↑ 70'
- 12
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ramiro | 2 |
| Jhonatan | 2 |
| Jose Hurtado | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
| Gilberto | 1 |
| ze Lucas | 1 |
| Eric Ramires | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
RB Bragantino xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
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
82%
Draw or RB Bragantino
42%
Cruzeiro EC or RB Bragantino
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | RB Bragantino covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.