Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Maracana!
  • 5' Manoel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' Fluminense FC have won 426 goals from 393 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Victor Hugo.
  • 30' Matheus Henrique has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 332 appearances.
  • 35' Fluminense FC currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Keno on 44.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Matheus Henrique gets a card.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Victor Hugo is replaced by Facundo Bernal on 46 minute.
  • 51' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 55' A stunning finish from Jhon Arias — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 60' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Keno is replaced by Kevin Serna.
  • 61' Walace has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ze Ivaldo on 61 minute.
  • 63' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Jhon Arias gets a card.
  • 66' Elias Kaua catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
  • 66' The whistle greets Gabriel Veron as he departs to be replaced by Tevis Alves.
  • 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Walace on 67 minutes.
  • 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Lima. He replaces Ganso on 77 minute.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fabrizio Peralta is hanging Lautaro Diaz on the field on 78 minute.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Marcelo on 81 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
  • 82' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card 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' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Lautaro Diaz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Gabriel Fuentes.
  • Another three points for Fluminense FC.

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
Joao Pedro 2
William 2
Pedro 1
Jhon Arias 1
Pedro 1
Fabricio Bruno 1
Robinho 1
Kaio Jorge 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
1.33 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
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 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
50%
Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC32% Draw52% Cruzeiro EC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 24% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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