Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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
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' Welcome to Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' The 26-year-old Joao Marcelo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 19' Hercules puts Fortaleza EC on the lead.
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' With 1 assists to his name this season, Ramiro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Pacheco, as he is very good at scoring at Castelao with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 44' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 59' Joao Ricardo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 62 minute. Ramiro leaves to be changed by Gabriel Veron.
  • 64' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moises is hanging Imanol Machuca on the field on 64 minute.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Yago Pikachu is replaced by Marinho on 67 minute.
  • 71' Lucas Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 71.
  • 73' Papagaio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafael Silva on 73 minute.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 79' Lucas Sasha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tomas Pochettino at the 79 minute mark.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Juan Lucero is replaced by Renato Kayzer.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Pereira argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Lucas Romero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 88' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 88.
  • 89' The deadlock is broken! Mateus Vital gets on the scoresheet on 89 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Renato Kayzer is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 1-1.

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
Juan Lucero 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Mateus Vital 1
Hercules 1
Matheus Henrique 1
Renato Kayzer 1
Breno Lopes 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.