Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fluminense FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Fri 4 Oct 2024 · 00:30 UTC Maracana 19,352 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jhon Arias 55' 1–0
Victor Hugo 25' Y
Keno 44' Y
Y 45' Matheus Henrique
Jhon Arias 63' Y
Elias Kaua 66' Y
Y 67' Walace
Marcelo 81' Y
Y 82' Alvaro Barreal
Gabriel Fuentes 90' Y
Thiago Santos 90' Y
Manoel 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

6
4
4
Fluminense FC 14 games · Avg 1.7 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC 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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
29 Sep AC Goianiense A 0–1 L
25 Sep CA Mineiro A 0–2 L
21 Sep Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
18 Sep CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
15 Sep EC Juventude A 1–2 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
29 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
22 Sep Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
15 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 0–1 L
01 Sep AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
28 Aug SC Internacional H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Fluminense FC Cruzeiro EC
#4 Position #6
38 Points 33
23 Played 22
10 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 7
34 Scored 30
28 Conceded 31
+6 GD -1
1.65 PPG 1.50
43% Win % 41%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fluminense FC to score. At the same time, Cruzeiro EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 15' Fluminense FC have won 417 goals from 389 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' Cruzeiro EC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 25' Fluminense FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 25.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Tevis Alves is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thiago Santos, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Keno.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Matheus Henrique is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 45.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Victor Hugo is replaced by Facundo Bernal on 46 minute.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' Jhon Arias adds to his 4 season tally! Fluminense FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 60' Fluminense FC ring the changes. Keno has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Serna to step up.
  • 61' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Ze Ivaldo trudges off to be replaced by Walace on 61 minutes.
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Jhon Arias is booked for Fluminense FC — card on 63.
  • 66' That is a card for Fluminense FC. Elias Kaua will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' Gabriel Veron makes way for Tevis Alves at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Walace argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 77' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 77 minute. Ganso leaves to be changed by Lima.
  • 78' Fabrizio Peralta is replacing Lautaro Diaz for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Marcelo. He receives a card.
  • 82' Alvaro Barreal has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
  • 83' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Marcelo exits the field as Gabriel Fuentes enters on 83.
  • 88' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Gabriel Fuentes gets a card.
  • It finishes all square. Fluminense FC and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
William 2
Joao Pedro 2
Raniel 1
Leonardo Fernandez 1
Ayrton Lucas 1
Pedro 1
Jhon Arias 1
Pedro 1

Head to Head

2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC 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

Fluminense FC Form

2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-09-29 AC Goianiense 1–0 Fluminense FC L 2024-09-25 CA Mineiro 2–0 Fluminense FC L 2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2024-09-18 Fluminense FC 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2024-09-15 EC Juventude 2–1 Fluminense FC L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-09-29 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2024-09-22 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 AC Goianiense W 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC50% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC21%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.04
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

Fluminense FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
50%
Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC32% Draw53% Cruzeiro EC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 25% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 14% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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