Thursday , 2 July 2026

Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Grêmio FBPA
3 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 27 Aug 2023 · 22:00 UTC Arena do Gremio HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Neris
Y 45' Marlon
Luis Suarez 68' Y
Cuiabano 69' Y
Cuiabano 70' Y
Y 82' Machado
Gabriel Chapeco 88' Y
Fabio 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Arena do Gremio.

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
2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Grêmio FBPA 2019-12-05 Grêmio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA 2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Grêmio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 3–0 W
20 Aug Santos FC A 1–2 L
13 Aug Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
06 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L
30 Jul Goiás EC A 1–1 D
23 Jul CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Grêmio FBPA A 0–3 L
20 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
14 Aug SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
06 Aug Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
29 Jul CA Paranaense A 3–3 D
23 Jul Goiás EC H 0–1 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 wait is over. Grêmio FBPA get us underway at Arena do Gremio.
  • 5' The 28-year-old Joao Pedro Pepe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Cuiabano is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 20' Grêmio FBPA currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 29' Brilliant from the ! Luis Suarez makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 29.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 38' Neris is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 45' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Ely. He replaces Geromel on 45 minute.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Matheus Jussa as he leaves the pitch. Machado steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 51' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Paulo Vitor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 54' What a moment for Felipe Carballo! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 59' 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.
  • 62' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Mateus Vital is withdrawn and Bruno Rodrigues gets his opportunity.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Gremio FBPA. Joao Pedro Galvao is replaced by Bitelo.
  • 68' It’s a booking for Gremio FBPA player. Luis Suarez gets a Yellow card.
  • 69' Cuiabano is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Cuiabano argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 75' Cruzeiro EC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Lucas Romero scoring 1 goals.
  • 78' Joao Pedro Pepe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 79' The crowd applauds Franco Cristaldo as he leaves the pitch. Luan steps in for Gremio FBPA.
  • 80' Paulo Vitor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Helibelton Palacios on 80 minute.
  • 82' Machado is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Marlon as he leaves the pitch. Kaiki Bruno steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Gabriel Chapeco. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Gremio FBPA. Fabio will be fuming at that decision.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Grêmio FBPA to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Grêmio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Everton 3
Pepe 1
Lucas Romero 1
Ferreira 1
Christian 1
Andre 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1

Head to Head

2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-04-23 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Grêmio FBPA 2019-12-05 Grêmio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Grêmio FBPA 2018-08-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC

Grêmio FBPA Form

2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-08-20 Santos FC 2–1 Grêmio FBPA L 2023-08-13 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Fluminense FC W 2023-08-06 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Grêmio FBPA L 2023-07-30 Goiás EC 1–1 Grêmio FBPA D 2023-07-23 Grêmio FBPA 1–0 CA Mineiro W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-08-20 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2023-08-14 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-07-23 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Goiás EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88 Grêmio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Grêmio FBPA to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Grêmio FBPA60% Draw23% Cruzeiro EC17%
Actual: Grêmio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Grêmio FBPA or Draw
83%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
40%
Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Grêmio FBPA42% Draw44% Cruzeiro EC14%
Actual: Grêmio FBPA win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Grêmio FBPA

Handicap Grêmio FBPA covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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