EC Juventude vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 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)
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 | 35 | 51 |
| 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 | 35 | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | SC Recife | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | EC Juventude | A | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — EC Juventude and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 8' Marcelo Hermes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 13' Brazil international Kaiki Bruno has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 14' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luiz Mandaca on 14 minutes.
- 15' Matheus Henrique was booked on 15.
- 16' What composure from Gabriel Taliari! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 21' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' Nene has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 28.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Juventude and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 41' Against the run of play, Luis Sinisterra has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Matheus Henrique is replaced by Joao Wellington on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 53' What composure from Kaio Jorge! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 54' The EC Juventude manager makes a substitution. Rafael Bilu departs to be replaced by Giovanny.
- 59' Goal! Gabriel Taliari scores his 12 goal in 388 matches.
- 61' EC Juventude manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ewerthon is hanging Luiz Mandaca on the field on 61 minute.
- 65' Juan Sforza is replacing Caique for the EC Juventude side.
- 66' Alan Ruschel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcos Paulo on 66 minute.
- 71' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 71 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Kaiki Bruno is replaced by Kaua Prates on 73 minute.
- 78' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
- 82' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Luis Sinisterra departs to be replaced by Yannick Bolasie.
- 83' A moment of madness from Alan Ruschel on 83 minutes earns him a card. EC Juventude will be frustrated.
- 85' A goal from the Brazil international Kaio Jorge! He fires home on 85 to make it 3-3!
- 90' EC Juventude have won 161 goals from 152 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
EC Juventude Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 19
- 13
- 10
-
99
Rafael Bilu ↓ Giovanny 54'
-
47
Marcos Paulo ↓ Alan Ruschel 66'
- 3
- 32
-
44
Luiz Mandaca ↓ Ewerthon 61'
-
95
Caique ↓ Juan Sforza 65'
- 22
Bench
- 93
-
28
Alan Ruschel ↑ 66'
- 33
-
11
Giovanny ↑ 54'
- 97
- 17
-
6
Juan Sforza ↑ 65'
-
2
Ewerthon ↑ 61'
-
23
Abner ↑ 54'
- 8
- 21
- 90
Coach
Thiago Carpini
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Ryan Guilherme 73'
- 8
- 1
- 15
- 17
-
12
William ↓ Kaua Moraes 73'
- 9
- 19
- 25
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↓ Kaua Prates 73'
Bench
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 82'
- 43
- 81
-
77
Joao Wellington ↑ 46'
- 14
- 34
- 41
-
36
Kaua Prates ↑ 73'
-
2
Kaua Moraes ↑ 73'
- 35
- 57
-
20
Ryan Guilherme ↑ 73'
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Taliari | 2 |
| Juan Dinenno | 1 |
| Tevis Alves | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Carlos Eduardo | 1 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Juventude Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
EC Juventude xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Juventude or Cruzeiro EC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
EC Juventude or Draw
59%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
69%
EC Juventude or Cruzeiro EC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Juventude win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — EC Juventude
| Handicap | EC Juventude covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.