Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Fortaleza EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 13 Jun 2019 · 00:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Leo
Y 35' Dodo
Y 45' Ariel Cabral
Y 50' Dede
Nathan Ribeiro 50' Y
Y 51' Robinho
Nathan Ribeiro 64' R
Y 73' Lucas Romero

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Alex dos Santos
  • Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
  • Referee Eder Alexandre
  • Referee

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 35 51
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 35 41
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
2019-06-13 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 2–1 W
08 Jun Gremio 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 São Paulo FC H 0–1 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jun Fortaleza EC A 1–2 L
08 Jun SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–0 D
02 Jun São 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)
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' Three points are at stake. Fortaleza EC host Cruzeiro EC — let the battle begin!
  • 3' Brilliant from the ! Andre Luis makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 3.
  • 8' 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.
  • 11' What composure from Sassa! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 21' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leo.
  • 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dede, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 31' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Dodo on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Jadson. He replaces Ariel Cabral on 46 minute.
  • 47' Sensational shot from Andre Luis. Fortaleza EC is back in the lead.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dede on 50 minutes.
  • 51' Robinho was booked on 51.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortaleza EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Marcinho is replaced by Matheus Alessandro on 61 minute.
  • 64' Nathan Ribeiro picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Raniel. He replaces Sassa on 65 minute.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Sassa is replaced by Raniel.
  • 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 73' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucas Romero.
  • 73' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 73 minute. Dodo leaves to be changed by Marquinhos Gabriel.
  • 75' Derley gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Romarinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 85' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 90' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 90 minutes.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cruzeiro EC.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

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

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC51% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC23%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
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

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC35% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: 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.