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Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Grêmio FBPA
1 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 23 Aug 2018 · 00:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Marcelo de Lima Henrique
  • Referee Michael Correia
  • Referee Silbert Faria Sisquim
  • Referee Daniel de Oliveira Alves Pereira

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

5
3
6
Grêmio FBPA 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2017-10-12 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-06-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 Grêmio FBPA

Recent Form

Grêmio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
18 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–0 W
12 Aug EC Vitoria H 4–0 W
04 Aug CR Flamengo H 2–0 W
29 Jul Chapecoense AF A 1–1 D
26 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Grêmio FBPA A 1–1 D
19 Aug EC Bahia H 1–1 D
12 Aug CR Flamengo A 0–1 L
05 Aug EC Vitoria A 1–1 D
29 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
26 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–2 L

Season Stats

Grêmio FBPA Cruzeiro EC
#16 Position #11
21 Points 24
18 Played 18
5 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
20 Scored 24
23 Conceded 28
-3 GD -4
1.17 PPG 1.33
28% Win % 33%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
39% Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Grêmio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 9 G
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Grêmio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at . Grêmio FBPA seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Grêmio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Grêmio FBPA in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 25' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Luan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' Lucas Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 50' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ramiro made 326 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Leo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 65' 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.
  • 70' The 38-year-old Ariel Cabral has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' 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.
  • 80' Andre is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Everton 3
Christian 1
Andre 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Andre 1
Luis Suarez 1
Lucas Villalba 1

Head to Head

2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Grêmio FBPA 2017-10-12 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-06-19 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 Grêmio FBPA

Grêmio FBPA Form

2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-08-18 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–1 Grêmio FBPA W 2018-08-12 Grêmio FBPA 4–0 EC Vitoria W 2018-08-04 Grêmio FBPA 2–0 CR Flamengo W 2018-07-29 Chapecoense AF 1–1 Grêmio FBPA D 2018-07-26 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-08-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2018-08-12 CR Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2018-08-05 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2018-07-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2018-07-26 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52 Grêmio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Grêmio FBPA51% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Grêmio FBPA or Draw
78%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
49%
Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Grêmio FBPA34% Draw48% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Grêmio FBPA

Handicap Grêmio FBPA covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 23% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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