Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortaleza EC to score. At the same time, Cruzeiro EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Castelao. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Juan Vojvoda will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 19' GOAL! Hercules fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 24' Papagaio needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 29' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 3-5-2 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tinga, as he is very good at scoring at Castelao with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 49' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 62' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Gabriel Veron comes on to replace Ramiro.
  • 64' Moises has so much to prove this time. He replaces Imanol Machuca on 64 minute.
  • 67' Marinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yago Pikachu at the 67 minute mark.
  • 71' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Romero.
  • 73' Papagaio is replacing Rafael Silva for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 78' With 1 assists to his name this season, Lucas Romero is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Tomas Pochettino as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Sasha steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 80' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Juan Lucero exits the field as Renato Kayzer enters on 80.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Pereira argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' Lucas Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 87.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a card for Pedro Augusto.
  • 89' GOAL! Mateus Vital fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Renato Kayzer. He receives a card.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Sassa 1
Lucas Silva 1
Kaio Jorge 1
Luis Orejuela 1
Christian 1
Wellington Paulista 1
Juan Lucero 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.