Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Fortaleza EC
0 – 2
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 25 May 2025 · 23:30 UTC Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Leandro Martinez 16' Y
Gustavo 45' Y
Y 53' Lucas Villalba
Pedro Augusto 65' Y
Pedro Augusto 83' YR

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Castelao.

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

3
2
3
Fortaleza EC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 May Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
17 May CR Vasco da Gama A 0–3 L
10 May EC Juventude H 5–0 W
03 May São Paulo FC A 0–0 D
26 Apr SC Recife A 0–0 D
20 Apr SE Palmeiras H 1–2 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 May Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
18 May CA Mineiro H 0–0 D
11 May SC Recife A 4–0 W
04 May CR Flamengo H 2–1 W
27 Apr CR Vasco da Gama H 1–0 W
20 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' Temperatures are rising at Castelao as Fortaleza EC face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 16' Leandro Martinez is having his name booked by the referee on 16.
  • 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 26' Kaiki Bruno is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortaleza EC so far.
  • 31' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 34' Magnificent from Kaio Jorge! That is 42 goals in 297 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marquinhos made 384 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' Lucas Silva makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 45' Fortaleza EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 46' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 46 minute. Diogo Barbosa leaves to be changed by Eros Mancuso.
  • 51' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 53' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 58' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 63' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 65' Pedro Augusto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 65.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Marquinhos is replaced by Yannick Bolasie on 67 minute.
  • 71' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Calebe is hanging Jose Welison on the field on 71 minute.
  • 76' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 79' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Breno Lopes exits the field as Lucca Prior enters on 79.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Kaio Jorge is replaced by Kenji.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Pedro Augusto argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 88' Murilo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 264 appearances.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Lucas Romero as he leaves the pitch. Murilo steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Luis 2
Christian 1
Wellington Paulista 1
Juan Lucero 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mateus Vital 1
Hercules 1
Matheus Henrique 1

Head to Head

2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-05-17 CR Vasco da Gama 3–0 Fortaleza EC L 2025-05-10 Fortaleza EC 5–0 EC Juventude W 2025-05-03 São Paulo FC 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2025-04-26 SC Recife 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2025-04-20 Fortaleza EC 1–2 SE Palmeiras L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-05-18 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D 2025-05-11 SC Recife 0–4 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo W 2025-04-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-04-20 RB Bragantino 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC32% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC38%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
62%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Fortaleza EC or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC23% Draw49% Cruzeiro EC28%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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