Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex dos Santos
- Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
- Referee Eder Alexandre
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Jun | Grêmio FBPA | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Chapecoense AF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 May | Fluminense FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 May | SC Internacional | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Temperatures are rising at as Fortaleza EC face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' What composure from Andre Luis! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 8' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 11' What a moment for Sassa! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leo on 21.
- 26' Lucas Romero needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Romarinho made 266 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Dodo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dodo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' A moment of madness from Ariel Cabral on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 46' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Jadson comes on to replace Ariel Cabral.
- 47' What composure from Andre Luis! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 50' The referee has no hesitation. Dede is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 50.
- 51' Robinho is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Ariel Cabral has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Matheus Alessandro comes on to replace Marcinho.
- 64' It’s a booking for Fortaleza EC player. Nathan Ribeiro gets a Red card.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Raniel. He replaces Sassa on 65 minute.
- 66' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Sassa exits the field as Raniel enters on 66.
- 71' The 32-year-old Gabriel Dias has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lucas Romero.
- 73' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Dodo departs to be replaced by Marquinhos Gabriel.
- 75' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Romarinho exits the field as Derley enters on 75.
- 80' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Fortaleza EC 2-1 Cruzeiro EC.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 55
- 6
- 12
-
97
Andre Luis ↓ Tinga 61'
- 13
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 15
- 10
- 20
Bench
- 5
-
18
Matheus Alessandro ↑ 61'
- 22
- 21
- 9
- 1
-
2
Tinga ↑ 61'
- 4
- 19
- 16
-
8
Derley ↑ 75'
- 28
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 8
-
5
Ariel Cabral ↓ Jadson 46'
- 29
- 19
- 10
- 99
-
18
Dodo ↓ Marquinhos Gabriel 73'
- 32
Bench
- 12
- 11
-
17
Raniel ↑ 65'
- 39
- 14
- 15
-
27
Jadson ↑ 46'
- 25
-
20
Marquinhos Gabriel ↑ 73'
- 36
- 42
- 41
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Wellington Paulista | 1 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Mateus Vital | 1 |
| Hercules | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
| Renato Kayzer | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Fortaleza EC or Draw
77%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
49%
Fortaleza EC or Cruzeiro EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.