Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Cuiaba EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | CA Mineiro | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Fortaleza EC have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Rafael Cabral has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Welison on 15.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Vojvoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 35' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Matheus Pereira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Papagaio by Arthur Gomes on 46 minute.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Nikao is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 47.
- 52' 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.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Nikao by Matheus Pereira on 59 minute.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Joao Wellington. He replaces Mateus Vital on 63 minute.
- 65' Joao Wellington was booked on 65.
- 69' Fortaleza EC make a change. Jose Welison trudges off to be replaced by Tomas Pochettino on 69 minutes.
- 74' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Imanol Machuca exits the field as Marinho enters on 78.
- 80' What a strike from Bruno Rodrigues! The score is 0-1.
- 85' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Ian Luccas has done his job and it is now time for Fernando Henrique to step up.
- 87' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Titi by Lucas Crispim on 87 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Ian Luccas is replaced by Fernando Henrique on 88 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 6
- 19
- 9
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39
Imanol Machuca ↓ Marinho 78'
- 2
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8
Caio Alexandre ↓ Lucas Crispim 87'
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27
Calebe ↓ Thiago Galhardo 69'
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4
Titi ↓ Guilherme Augusto 87'
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17
Jose Welison ↓ Tomas Pochettino 69'
Bench
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12
Marinho ↑ 78'
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91
Thiago Galhardo ↑ 69'
- 16
- 20
- 32
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7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 69'
- 88
- 18
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10
Lucas Crispim ↑ 87'
- 5
- 21
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29
Guilherme Augusto ↑ 87'
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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Mateus Vital ↓ Joao Wellington 63'
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Nikao ↓ Matheus Pereira 59'
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–
Papagaio ↓ Arthur Gomes 46'
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- –
- –
- –
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–
Bruno Rodrigues ↓ Joao Marcelo 88'
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Ian Luccas ↓ Fernando Henrique 88'
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Bench
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96
Matheus Pereira ↑ 59'
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- –
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Arthur Gomes ↑ 46'
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Fernando Henrique ↑ 88'
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43
Joao Marcelo ↑ 88'
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Joao Wellington ↑ 63'
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- –
Coach
Ze Ricardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Luis Orejuela | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Wellington Paulista | 1 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Mateus Vital | 1 |
| Hercules | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.93
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Cruzeiro EC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
66%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Fortaleza EC or Cruzeiro EC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
40%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.