Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fortaleza EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Wed 17 Apr 2024 · 23:00 UTC Castelao 22,131 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hercules 19' 1–0
1–1 89' Mateus Vital
Y 71' Lucas Romero
Y 83' Matheus Pereira
YR 87' Lucas Romero
Pedro Augusto 88' Y
Renato Kayzer 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Castelao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

3
2
3
Fortaleza EC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-06-13 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
14 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 2–1 W
07 Dec Santos FC A 2–1 W
03 Dec Goiás EC H 1–0 W
30 Nov RB Bragantino A 2–1 W
26 Nov SE Palmeiras H 2–2 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Botafogo FR H 3–2 W
07 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
03 Dec Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
30 Nov CA Paranaense H 1–1 D
28 Nov Goiás EC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC have won 222 goals from 257 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' 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.
  • 19' What a moment for Hercules! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 24' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 29' The 33-year-old Ramiro has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 34' Matheus Pereira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Veron suffering a number of foals already.
  • 49' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 54' Neris has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' Juan Lucero, a Argentina , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 62' Gabriel Veron gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Ramiro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Imanol Machuca is replaced by Moises on 64 minute.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Marinho comes on to replace Yago Pikachu.
  • 71' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Romero.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Papagaio comes on to replace Rafael Silva.
  • 78' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Lucas Sasha on, Tomas Pochettino off on 79 minutes.
  • 80' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Renato Kayzer is hanging Juan Lucero on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' Matheus Pereira is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 87' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 87.
  • 88' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 88.
  • 89' GOAL! Mateus Vital fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 90' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 90.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Seabra

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Luis 2
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mateus Vital 1
Hercules 1
Matheus Henrique 1
Renato Kayzer 1
Breno Lopes 1
Sassa 1

Head to Head

2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-06-21 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-06-13 Fortaleza EC 2–1 Cruzeiro EC

Fortaleza EC Form

2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-12-07 Santos FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-12-03 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Goiás EC W 2023-11-30 RB Bragantino 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-11-26 Fortaleza EC 2–2 SE Palmeiras D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-12-07 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense D 2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC41% Draw31% Cruzeiro EC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
59%
Fortaleza EC or Cruzeiro EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC26% Draw54% Cruzeiro EC20%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.