Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Apr | SC Recife | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Castelao. Fortaleza EC are looking to make home advantage count against Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Guillermo Fernandez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 16' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leandro Martinez on 16 minutes.
- 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
- 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 31' Argentina international Leandro Martinez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' What a moment for Kaio Jorge! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Magnificent from Lucas Silva! That is 7 goals in 250 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Gustavo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 46 minute. Diogo Barbosa leaves to be changed by Eros Mancuso.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 53' Poor challenge from Lucas Villalba. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lautaro Diaz made 10 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' Kenji has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Pedro Augusto. He receives a card.
- 67' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Marquinhos is replaced by Yannick Bolasie on 67 minute.
- 71' Calebe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jose Welison at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Breno Lopes departs to be replaced by Lucca Prior.
- 82' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kenji is hanging Kaio Jorge on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' Pedro Augusto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 83.
- 88' Cruzeiro EC have won 211 goals from 250 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Romero exits the field as Murilo enters on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cruzeiro EC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 100
- 22
-
16
Diogo Barbosa ↓ Eros Mancuso 46'
- 5
- 13
- 9
- 2
-
26
Breno Lopes ↓ Lucca Prior 79'
-
17
Jose Welison ↓ Calebe 71'
- 8
- 39
Bench
- 18
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 46'
- 33
- 3
-
10
Calebe ↑ 71'
- 4
-
14
Eros Mancuso ↑ 46'
-
28
Pedro Augusto ↑ 46'
- 12
- 77
-
38
Lucca Prior ↑ 79'
- 19
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Murilo 90'
- 16
- 1
- 15
- 12
- 9
-
19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Kenji 82'
- 25
-
88
Christian ↓ Lautaro Diaz 90'
-
17
Marquinhos ↓ Yannick Bolasie 67'
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 67'
- 75
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 67'
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 90'
- 14
- 34
- 41
- 99
-
70
Kenji ↑ 82'
- 36
-
35
Murilo ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Hercules | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
| Renato Kayzer | 1 |
| Breno Lopes | 1 |
| Sassa | 1 |
| Lucas Silva | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.