Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fluminense FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 21 Sep 2023 · 00:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Wesley
Nino 33' Y
Felipe Melo 39' Y
Keno 82' Y
Y 84' Stenio Toledo
Andre 85' Y
Y 85' Stenio Toledo
Alexsander Gomes 85' Y
Fabio 88' Y
Marcelo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Maracana.

Match Details

  • Referee Bruno Raphael Pires
  • Referee Daniel Paulo Ziolli
  • Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan (Brazil)

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

6
4
4
Fluminense FC 14 games · Avg 1.7 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2019-05-18 Fluminense FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
16 Sep CR Vasco da Gama A 2–4 L
03 Sep Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
01 Sep Olimpia Asuncion A 3–1 W
27 Aug CA Paranaense A 2–2 D
25 Aug Olimpia Asuncion H 2–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
14 Sep Santos FC A 3–0 W
03 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–0 D
27 Aug Gremio FBPA A 0–3 L
20 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
14 Aug SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Fluminense FC Cruzeiro EC
#4 Position #6
48 Points 45
28 Played 28
13 / 9 / 6 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 9
44 Scored 42
36 Conceded 40
+8 GD +2
1.71 PPG 1.61
46% Win % 46%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Hulk 7 G 4 A
Agustin Canobbio 5 G 3 A
Luciano Acosta 4 G 5 A
Rodrigo Castillo 4 G 1 A
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Fluminense FC and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lima suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' It’s high time Ze Ricardo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
  • 33' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Nino gets a Yellow card.
  • 38' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Mateus Vital has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 39' The referee shows Fluminense FC player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 44' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Arthur Gomes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateus Vital at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Marlon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 32 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 64' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 64 minute. Lima leaves to be changed by Leonardo Fernandez.
  • 65' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Marcelo comes on to replace Alexsander Gomes.
  • 67' Magnificent from Leonardo Fernandez! That is 1 goals in 169 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Machado on, Lucas Silva off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Rafael Cabral has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 258 appearances.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Mateus Vital is replaced by Stenio Toledo on 79 minute.
  • 82' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Keno exits the field as Marlon enters on 82.
  • 82' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stenio Toledo.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Andre is booked for Fluminense FC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 88' Fabio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Yony Gonzalez comes on to replace German Cano.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Marcelo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joao Pedro 2
William 2
Pedro 1
Jhon Arias 1
Pedro 1
Fabricio Bruno 1
Robinho 1
Kaio Jorge 1

Head to Head

2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2019-05-18 Fluminense FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-08-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Fluminense FC

Fluminense FC Form

2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-09-16 CR Vasco da Gama 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-09-03 Fluminense FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2023-09-01 Olimpia Asuncion 1–3 Fluminense FC W 2023-08-27 CA Paranaense 2–2 Fluminense FC D 2023-08-25 Fluminense FC 2–0 Olimpia Asuncion W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-09-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-09-14 Santos FC 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-09-03 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 RB Bragantino D 2023-08-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-08-20 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2023-08-14 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC56% Draw25% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
44%
Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC37% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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