Wednesday , 30 September 2026

EC Juventude vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
EC Juventude
0 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 8 Dec 2024 · 19:00 UTC Alfredo Jaconi 13,518 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 30' Tevis Alves
Lucas Barbosa 36' Y
Marcelinho 45' R
Y 51' Kaiki Bruno
Y 57' Matheus Pereira
Y 76' Gabriel Veron
Alan Ruschel 80' Y
YR 90' Matheus Pereira
Alan Ruschel 90' YR

Overview

Match Preview

EC Juventude vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Alfredo Jaconi.

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 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

1
3
EC Juventude 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude

Recent Form

EC Juventude
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Gremio FBPA A 2–2 D
09 Nov EC Bahia H 2–1 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 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' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ewerthon, as he is very good at scoring at Alfredo Jaconi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' Erick is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for EC Juventude so far.
  • 30' What composure from Tevis Alves! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Juventude and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Lucas Barbosa. He receives a card.
  • 40' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Vitor Hugo on, Ramiro off on 40 minutes.
  • 45' EC Juventude receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' Jean Carlos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 238 appearances.
  • 51' Controversy at the stadium! Kaiki Bruno argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 56' Fabrizio Peralta gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Lucas Romero and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 57' Matheus Pereira was booked on 57.
  • 62' Fresh legs for EC Juventude! Nene comes on to replace Jean Carlos.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 74' Time for substitution for EC Juventude. Erick is replaced by Diego Goncalves.
  • 76' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Alan Ruschel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 82' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Danilo Boza is replaced by Luiz Mandaca on 82 minute.
  • 83' Tevis Alves makes way for Lautaro Diaz at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 84' Weverton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Veron at the 84 minute mark.
  • 89' Ronie Carrillo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 0-1 the final result. EC Juventude will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

EC Juventude Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fábio Matias

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 2
Gabriel Taliari 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Luis Sinisterra 1
Marcelo Hermes 1
William 1
Juan Dinenno 1
Tevis Alves 1

Head to Head

2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude

EC Juventude Form

2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-12-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude W 2024-11-27 CA Mineiro 2–3 EC Juventude W 2024-11-23 EC Juventude 1–1 Cuiaba EC D 2024-11-20 Gremio FBPA 2–2 EC Juventude D 2024-11-09 EC Juventude 2–1 EC Bahia W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-12-08 EC Juventude 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-12-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras L 2024-12-01 RB Bragantino 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2024-11-20 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Criciúma EC W

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

✓ Correct
EC Juventude30% Draw32% Cruzeiro EC38%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
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

✗ Wrong
EC Juventude19% Draw54% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: 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.