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Gremio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Gremio FBPA
2 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 5 Dec 2019 · 22:15 UTC Arena do Gremio HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 33' Egidio
Y 38' Ariel Cabral
Y 45' Edilson
Y 84' Caca
R 90' Egidio

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Fabricio Vilarinho Da Silva
  • Referee Andre Luiz de Freitas Castro
  • Referee Cristhian Passos Sorence
  • Referee Daniel Aloysius Soder

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 CA Paranaense 30 53
4 Fluminense FC 30 51
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 30 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 RB Bragantino 30 40
10 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
11 Coritiba FBC 30 39
12 Botafogo FR 30 36
13 EC Vitoria 30 36
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 29 18

Head-to-Head

5
3
6
Gremio FBPA 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Gremio FBPA 2018-08-23 Gremio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Gremio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Gremio FBPA

Recent Form

Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Cruzeiro EC H 2–0 W
01 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 3–0 W
28 Nov CA Paranaense A 0–2 L
24 Nov SE Palmeiras A 2–1 W
17 Nov CR Flamengo H 0–1 L
10 Nov Chapecoense AF A 1–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Gremio FBPA A 0–2 L
02 Dec CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L
29 Nov CS Alagoano H 0–1 L
24 Nov Santos FC A 1–4 L
18 Nov Avaí FC H 0–0 D
10 Nov CA Mineiro H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Gremio FBPA Cruzeiro EC
#18 Position #6
31 Points 48
30 Played 30
7 / 10 / 13 W / D / L 14 / 6 / 10
32 Scored 46
40 Conceded 44
-8 GD +2
1.03 PPG 1.60
23% Win % 47%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
23% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Gremio FBPA are 18th (31 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (48 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/5
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/7
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/7
31-45
8/5
46-60
6/2
61-75
6/2
76+
11/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 5 A
Kaio Jorge 8 G 2 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Gremio FBPA welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at Arena do Gremio.
  • 5' Robinho is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gremio FBPA tonight.
  • 10' Gremio FBPA are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 15' Gremio FBPA are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 20' Egidio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luciano made 400 appearances and scored 66 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 33' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 38' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Ariel Cabral gets a Yellow card.
  • 42' The supporters are chanting for Robinho. He replaces Ariel Cabral on 42 minute.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Edilson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 54' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Fred is withdrawn and Pedro Rocha gets his opportunity.
  • 57' Ezequiel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luis Orejuela at the 57 minute mark.
  • 61' Ferreira gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Diego Tardelli and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Patrick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rafael Galhardo on 65 minute.
  • 67' What composure from Ferreira! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 72' A quiet spell here at Arena do Gremio. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 79' The Gremio FBPA manager makes a substitution. Luciano departs to be replaced by Isaque.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Caca.
  • 85' Pepe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Egidio. He receives a Red card.
  • Another three points for Gremio FBPA.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Everton 3
Kaio Jorge 3
Joao Pedro Pepe 1
Andre 1
Felipe Carballo 1
Fabricio Bruno 1
Bruno Silva 1
Bitelo 1

Head to Head

2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-08 Cruzeiro EC 1–4 Gremio FBPA 2018-08-23 Gremio FBPA 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Gremio FBPA 2018-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Gremio FBPA

Gremio FBPA Form

2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2019-12-01 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2019-11-28 CA Paranaense 2–0 Gremio FBPA L 2019-11-24 SE Palmeiras 1–2 Gremio FBPA W 2019-11-17 Gremio FBPA 0–1 CR Flamengo L 2019-11-10 Chapecoense AF 0–1 Gremio FBPA W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2019-12-05 Gremio FBPA 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-12-02 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-11-29 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CS Alagoano L 2019-11-24 Santos FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-11-18 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Avaí FC D 2019-11-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 CA Mineiro D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68 Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Gremio FBPA to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gremio FBPA59% Draw24% Cruzeiro EC17%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Gremio FBPA or Draw
83%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
41%
Gremio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Gremio FBPA38% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA

Handicap Gremio FBPA covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 24% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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