Saturday , 14 November 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 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 34 50
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 34 40
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

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 Cuiabá EC A 0–0 D
15 Sep São 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 #3
57 Points 60
34 Played 34
16 / 9 / 9 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 10
55 Scored 55
42 Conceded 48
+13 GD +7
1.68 PPG 1.76
47% Win % 53%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Hulk 7 G 6 A
Jefferson Savarino 7 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 6 G 5 A
Agustin Canobbio 6 G 4 A
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' What a night it is going to be! Fluminense FC welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at Maracana.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fluminense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' Victor Hugo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 25.
  • 30' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Keno on 44 minutes.
  • 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' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' Jhon Arias puts Fluminense FC on the lead.
  • 60' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Keno is withdrawn and Kevin Serna gets his opportunity.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Ze Ivaldo is replaced by Walace.
  • 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jhon Arias on 63.
  • 66' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Elias Kaua gets a card.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Tevis Alves. He replaces Gabriel Veron on 66 minute.
  • 67' Walace picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fluminense FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Ganso is replaced by Lima on 77 minute.
  • 78' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 78 minute. Lautaro Diaz leaves to be changed by Fabrizio Peralta.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcelo.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Alvaro Barreal on 82 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 83' Another change for Fluminense FC made on 83 minute. Marcelo leaves to be changed by Gabriel Fuentes.
  • 88' Kaio Jorge has been relatively quiet despite scoring 45 goals in his last 300 appearances.
  • 90' Gabriel Fuentes is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Fluminense FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Kaio Jorge 1
Luciano 1
Henrique 1
Nino 1
Raniel 1
Fred 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 Cuiabá EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 São 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
1.35 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
78%
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
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%

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 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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