Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Centenario.
- Grêmio FBPA 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jul | EC Juventude | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jun | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | AC Goianiense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jun | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Grêmio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Criciúma EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jun | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 1–4 | 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)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
Grêmio FBPA this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
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' And we are off! Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' What a strike from Ramiro! The score is 0-1.
- 17' A goal from the Brazil international Arthur Gomes! He fires home on 17 to make it 0-2!
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vitor Hugo, as he is very good at scoring at Centenario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' Alvaro Barreal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 42' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristian Pavon on 45.
- 46' The crowd applauds Franco Cristaldo as he leaves the pitch. Joao Pedro Pepe steps in for Gremio FBPA.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Gustavo Martins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' Poor challenge from Walter Kannemann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 60' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Gustavo Gomes is withdrawn and Alysson gets his opportunity.
- 63' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Machado on, Lucas Romero off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Ze Ivaldo, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Mateus Vital on, Matheus Pereira off on 73 minutes.
- 78' 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 Gustavo Gomes suffering a number of foals already.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Machado is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 81.
- 86' Lucas Villalba gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Kaiki Bruno and will look to change the dynamic.
- The points are shared — Grêmio FBPA 0-2 Cruzeiro EC. Honours even.
Lineups
Grêmio FBPA Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 17
- 6
- 18
- 21
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 20
- 53
- 39
Bench
- 97
- 14
- 30
- 23
- 26
- 37
- 13
- 36
- 35
- 32
- 34
- 47
Coach
Renato Gaucho
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Machado 63'
- 17
- 98
- 12
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Mateus Vital 73'
-
11
Arthur Gomes ↓ Robert 73'
- 21
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Vitor Hugo 86'
- 5
- 43
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↓ Lucas Villalba 86'
Bench
-
7
Mateus Vital ↑ 73'
- 27
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↑ 86'
- 18
- 2
-
23
Machado ↑ 63'
- 77
-
80
Robert ↑ 73'
- 55
- 41
- 68
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 86'
Coach
Moises
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 3 |
| Everton | 3 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Andre | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Andre | 1 |
| Luis Suarez | 1 |
| Lucas Villalba | 1 |
Head to Head
Grêmio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.45
Grêmio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Grêmio FBPA or Draw
69%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
60%
Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Grêmio FBPA
| Handicap | Grêmio FBPA covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

