Thursday , 2 July 2026

Grêmio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Grêmio FBPA
0 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Wed 5 Nov 2025 · 23:00 UTC Arena do Gremio HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Lucas Silva
Walter Kannemann 68' Y
Y 69' Lucas Villalba
Y 73' Keny Arroyo
Cristian Pavon 88' 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
2025-11-05 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Grêmio FBPA 2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Grêmio FBPA 2024-07-10 Grêmio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Grêmio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
02 Nov SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–2 L
26 Oct EC Juventude H 3–1 W
19 Oct EC Bahia A 0–4 L
16 Oct Sao Paulo FC H 2–0 W
04 Oct RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov Grêmio FBPA A 1–0 W
01 Nov EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
26 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–0 D
19 Oct Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
16 Oct CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
05 Oct SC Recife H 1–1 D

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' Grêmio FBPA have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Joao Lucas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carlos Eduardo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' Matheus Pereira has been relatively quiet despite scoring 38 goals in his last 295 appearances.
  • 40' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 43' Against the run of play, Fabricio Bruno has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Silva is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 45.
  • 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Grêmio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 55' Lucas Romero has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Grêmio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Andre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dodi on 63 minute.
  • 68' A moment of madness from Walter Kannemann on 68 minutes earns him a card. Gremio FBPA will be frustrated.
  • 69' Lucas Villalba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Keny Arroyo is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 73.
  • 74' Keny Arroyo makes way for Luis Sinisterra at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 76' Another change for Gremio FBPA made on 76 minute. Francis Amuzu leaves to be changed by Franco Cristaldo.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Barbosa. He replaces Kaio Jorge on 79 minute.
  • 84' Erick Noriega, a Peru , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Cristian Pavon.
  • 88' Carlos Eduardo gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Lucas Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Grêmio FBPA 0-1 Cruzeiro EC.

Lineups

Grêmio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

2025-11-05 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Grêmio FBPA 2024-11-28 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Grêmio FBPA 2024-07-10 Grêmio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Cruzeiro EC

Grêmio FBPA Form

2025-11-05 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-11-02 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–0 Grêmio FBPA L 2025-10-26 Grêmio FBPA 3–1 EC Juventude W 2025-10-19 EC Bahia 4–0 Grêmio FBPA L 2025-10-16 Grêmio FBPA 2–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2025-10-04 RB Bragantino 1–0 Grêmio FBPA L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-11-05 Grêmio FBPA 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2025-10-26 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-16 CA Mineiro 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Recife D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22 Grêmio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Grêmio FBPA34% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC36%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Grêmio FBPA or Draw
64%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
66%
Grêmio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Grêmio FBPA26% Draw50% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Grêmio FBPA

Handicap Grêmio FBPA covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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