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 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
- Assistant 1 Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Assistant 2 Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa
8 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | Grêmio 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 | Grêmio 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
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 4 G | |
| Matheus Pereira | 3 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Alfredo Jaconi that hosts another battle between EC Juventude and Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' Jadson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Juventude must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Brazil international Kaiki Bruno has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' GOAL! Tevis Alves fires home to make it 0-1!
- 35' Gabriel, a Brazil , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' The referee calls foul for Lucas Barbosa. He receives a card.
- 40' Vitor Hugo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ramiro on 40 minute.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marcelinho on 45 minutes.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Juventude that had 152 games and scored 161 goals.
- 51' A moment of madness from Kaiki Bruno on 51 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 56' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Romero is replaced by Fabrizio Peralta.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Matheus Pereira is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 57.
- 62' Time for substitution for EC Juventude. Jean Carlos is replaced by Nene.
- 67' Ronaldo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 22 Yellow cards this season.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 74' A change in the EC Juventude ranks — Erick exits the field as Diego Goncalves enters on 74.
- 76' Gabriel Veron has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
- 80' The referee shows EC Juventude player a card on 80.
- 82' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Danilo Boza is replaced by Luiz Mandaca on 82 minute.
- 83' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Tevis Alves exits the field as Lautaro Diaz enters on 83.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Weverton. He replaces Gabriel Veron on 84 minute.
- 89' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The points are shared — EC Juventude 0-1 Cruzeiro EC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Taliari | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Marcelo Hermes | 1 |
| William | 1 |
| Juan Dinenno | 1 |
| Tevis Alves | 1 |
| Christian | 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.