Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Fluminense FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 17 Jul 2025 · 22:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Martinelli 59' Y
Y 67' Cassio
Y 86' Marquinhos

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
2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
08 Jul Chelsea FC H 0–2 L
04 Jul Al Hilal H 2–1 W
30 Jun FC Internazionale Milano A 2–0 W
25 Jun Mamelodi Sundowns FC A 0–0 D
21 Jun Ulsan HD FC H 4–2 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul Fluminense FC A 2–0 W
13 Jul Grêmio FBPA H 4–1 W
12 Jun EC Vitoria A 0–0 D
01 Jun SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
25 May Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
18 May CA Mineiro 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Fluminense FC and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Wanderson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 266 appearances.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The 32-year-old Lucas Romero has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Fabricio Bruno doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Kaio Jorge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 40' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Fluminense FC in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 46' Kevin Serna is replacing Nonato for the Fluminense FC side.
  • 51' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Jonathan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Martinelli gets a card.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Kaua Prates is replaced by William.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Yeferson Soteldo is replaced by Keno on 66 minute.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Cassio argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' Gabriel Fuentes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 75' Martinelli makes way for Lima at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
  • 79' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Matheus Pereira exits the field as Carlos Eduardo enters on 79.
  • 84' Christian is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
  • 86' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 86.
  • 88' The whistle greets Christian as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan.
  • Cruzeiro EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

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

2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 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

Fluminense FC Form

2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-07-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Chelsea FC L 2025-07-04 Fluminense FC 2–1 Al Hilal W 2025-06-30 FC Internazionale Milano 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2025-06-25 Mamelodi Sundowns FC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-06-21 Fluminense FC 4–2 Ulsan HD FC W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Grêmio FBPA W 2025-06-12 EC Vitoria 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-06-01 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SE Palmeiras W 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-05-18 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC37% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC34%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
63%
Fluminense FC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC28% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC25%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 20% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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