Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs RB Bragantino, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
RB Bragantino
Sun 21 Sep 2025 · 23:30 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Romero 6' Y
Y 19' Pedro Henrique
Y 25' Eduardo Sasha
Y 43' Gabriel
Lucas Villalba 43' Y
Lucas Silva 60' Y
Y 63' Lucas Barbosa
Fabricio Bruno 67' Y
Y 70' Matheus Fernandes
Cassio 84' Y
Y 89' Fabinho
Gabriel Barbosa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs RB Bragantino — Serie A at Mineirao.

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

4
2
2
Cruzeiro EC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals RB Bragantino
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino 2025-04-20 RB Bragantino 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-12-01 RB Bragantino 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino 2023-09-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 RB Bragantino

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
15 Sep EC Bahia A 2–1 W
31 Aug São Paulo FC H 1–0 W
23 Aug SC Internacional H 2–1 W
18 Aug Mirassol FC A 1–1 D
10 Aug Santos FC H 1–2 L
RB Bragantino
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
14 Sep SC Recife H 1–1 D
30 Aug Botafogo FR A 1–4 L
23 Aug Fluminense FC H 4–2 W
16 Aug Ceará SC A 0–1 L
09 Aug SC Internacional H 1–3 L

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)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
29% Clean Sheets
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' Cruzeiro EC have kicked off against RB Bragantino. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RB Bragantino backline.
  • 6' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Romero.
  • 11' The 24-year-old Vanderlan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and RB Bragantino are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 19' Pedro Henrique is having his name booked by the referee on 19.
  • 24' Kaiki Bruno is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RB Bragantino so far.
  • 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eduardo Sasha on 25.
  • 26' RB Bragantino is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jhonatan on 26.
  • 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RB Bragantino's shape.
  • 43' Gabriel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
  • 47' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Silva gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
  • 52' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with RB Bragantino winning 50% of all matches.
  • 56' Fernando has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eduardo Sasha on 56 minute.
  • 60' A moment of madness from Lucas Silva on 60 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Barbosa. He replaces Wanderson on 61 minute.
  • 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Barbosa on 63 minutes.
  • 65' Another substitution for RB Bragantino to replace Eric Ramires by Matheus Fernandes on 65 minute.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Fabricio Bruno on 67 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Matheus Fernandes on 70 minutes earns him a card. RB Bragantino will be frustrated.
  • 71' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Lucas Romero has done his job and it is now time for Matheus Henrique to step up.
  • 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 77' Brilliant from the defender! Kaiki Bruno makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 79' RB Bragantino manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jose Hurtado is hanging Nathan on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Cassio on 84 minutes.
  • 89' The referee shows RB Bragantino player a card on 89.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Gabriel Barbosa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yannick Bolasie is hanging Kaio Jorge on the field on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Cruzeiro EC take all three points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

RB Bragantino Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Seabra

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jhonatan 2
Ramiro 2
Eric Ramires 1
Matheus Pereira 1
Lucas Barbosa 1
Gabriel Veron 1
Jose Herrera 1
Thiago Borbas 1

Head to Head

2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino 2025-04-20 RB Bragantino 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-12-01 RB Bragantino 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino 2023-09-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 RB Bragantino

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-09-15 EC Bahia 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 São Paulo FC W 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2025-08-18 Mirassol FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-08-10 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Santos FC L

RB Bragantino Form

2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino L 2025-09-14 RB Bragantino 1–1 SC Recife D 2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino L 2025-08-23 RB Bragantino 4–2 Fluminense FC W 2025-08-16 Ceará SC 1–0 RB Bragantino L 2025-08-09 RB Bragantino 1–3 SC Internacional L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 RB Bragantino xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC53% Draw25% RB Bragantino22%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
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 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
78%
Draw or RB Bragantino
47%
Cruzeiro EC or RB Bragantino
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC35% Draw46% RB Bragantino19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push RB Bragantino covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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