EC Juventude vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Juventude vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Alfredo Jaconi.
- EC Juventude 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
- Assistant 1 Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Assistant 2 Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa
9 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 3.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | São Paulo FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Cuiabá EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | EC Juventude | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Alfredo Jaconi. EC Juventude are looking to make home advantage count against Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked 9 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Erick is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 15' EC Juventude are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Kaiki Bruno, a Brazil defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Cruzeiro EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tevis Alves on 30.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' It’s a booking for EC Juventude player. Lucas Barbosa gets a card.
- 40' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Ramiro departs to be replaced by Vitor Hugo.
- 45' Poor challenge from Marcelinho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Juventude and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kaiki Bruno.
- 56' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Romero exits the field as Fabrizio Peralta enters on 56.
- 57' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Matheus Pereira will be fuming at that decision.
- 62' Another substitution for EC Juventude to replace Jean Carlos by Nene on 62 minute.
- 67' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danilo Boza made 389 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Juventude is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Diego Goncalves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Erick at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Gabriel Veron gets a card.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Alan Ruschel. He receives a card.
- 82' Time for substitution for EC Juventude. Danilo Boza is replaced by Luiz Mandaca.
- 83' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Lautaro Diaz on, Tevis Alves off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Weverton comes on to replace Gabriel Veron.
- 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Pereira on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cruzeiro EC players.
Lineups
EC Juventude Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 96
- 16
- 19
- 43
- 2
-
4
Danilo Boza ↓ Luiz Mandaca 82'
- 21
-
14
Ewerthon ↓ Alan Ruschel 62'
-
7
Erick ↓ Diego Goncalves 74'
-
20
Jean Carlos ↓ Nene 62'
Bench
-
28
Alan Ruschel ↑ 62'
-
10
Nene ↑ 62'
-
13
Diego Goncalves ↑ 74'
- 30
- 3
- 77
- 11
- 5
- 12
- 70
-
44
Luiz Mandaca ↑ 82'
-
79
Ronie Carrillo ↑ 82'
Coach
Fábio Matias
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Fabrizio Peralta 56'
- 16
-
17
Ramiro ↓ Vitor Hugo 40'
- 1
- 12
- 10
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Weverton 84'
- 43
- 6
- 34
-
66
Tevis Alves ↓ Lautaro Diaz 83'
Bench
- 98
- 2
-
44
Weverton ↑ 84'
- 35
- 77
-
33
Fabrizio Peralta ↑ 56'
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 83'
- 41
- 68
- 58
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 40'
- 69
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Taliari | 2 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Carlos Eduardo | 1 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 1 |
| Marcelo Hermes | 1 |
| William | 1 |
EC Juventude Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9
EC Juventude xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
EC Juventude or Draw
62%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
70%
EC Juventude or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — EC Juventude
| Handicap | EC Juventude covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 23% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.