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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 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
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 22 11

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 Sao 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 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)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
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' And we are off! Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — let the football do the talking.
  • 3' A goal from the Brazil international Andre Luis! He fires home on 3 to make it 1-0!
  • 8' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 11' A goal from the Brazil international Sassa! He fires home on 11 to make it 1-1!
  • 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Felipe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 21' The referee has no hesitation. Leo is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 21.
  • 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dodo on 35.
  • 40' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Ariel Cabral. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Ariel Cabral trudges off to be replaced by Jadson on 46 minutes.
  • 47' Magnificent from Andre Luis! That is 7 goals in 373 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 50' Dede catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
  • 51' Robinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' Gabriel Dias has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Marcinho is replaced by Matheus Alessandro.
  • 64' Nathan Ribeiro was booked on 64.
  • 65' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 65 minute. Sassa leaves to be changed by Raniel.
  • 66' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Raniel is hanging Sassa on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' Lucas Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
  • 73' The whistle greets Dodo as he departs to be replaced by Marquinhos Gabriel.
  • 75' Derley gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Romarinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Brazil international Henrique has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 85' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 2-1 the final result. Cruzeiro EC will be bitterly disappointed.

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.