Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#3 Position #11
31 Points 24
18 Played 18
9 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
28 Scored 24
23 Conceded 28
+5 GD -4
1.72 PPG 1.33
50% Win % 33%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 1 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A
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 Maracana that hosts another battle between Fluminense FC and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' Thiago Santos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' It’s high time Fernando Diniz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' Fluminense FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 25.
  • 30' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Keno on 44 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
  • 45' Matheus Henrique was booked on 45.
  • 46' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Victor Hugo exits the field as Facundo Bernal enters on 46.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' Brilliant from the ! Jhon Arias makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 55.
  • 60' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Serna is hanging Keno on the field on 60 minute.
  • 61' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Ze Ivaldo trudges off to be replaced by Walace on 61 minutes.
  • 63' Jhon Arias has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 63.
  • 66' Elias Kaua catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
  • 66' Tevis Alves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Veron at the 66 minute mark.
  • 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Walace on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 77' Fluminense FC make a change. Ganso trudges off to be replaced by Lima on 77 minutes.
  • 78' Lautaro Diaz makes way for Fabrizio Peralta at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 81' That is a card for Fluminense FC. Marcelo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 82' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 83' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Fuentes is hanging Marcelo on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' Brazil international Samuel Xavier has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gabriel Fuentes on 90 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Ayrton Lucas 1
Pedro 1
Jhon Arias 1
Pedro 1
Fabricio Bruno 1
Robinho 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
1.41 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 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC53% Draw28% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
47%
Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC35% Draw52% Cruzeiro EC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 25% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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