Gremio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gremio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Centenario.
- Gremio FBPA 24 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 25 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 25 | 52 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 24 | 48 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 25 | 45 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 25 | 42 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 25 | 40 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 25 | 39 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 25 | 37 |
| 8 | CA Mineiro | 24 | 36 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 24 | 35 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 25 | 32 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 24 | 30 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 24 | 30 |
| 13 | Santos FC | 24 | 29 |
| 14 | EC Vitoria | 25 | 29 |
| 15 | Gremio FBPA | 24 | 28 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 25 | 25 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 24 | 25 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 24 | 25 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 25 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 24 | 14 |
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 | Gremio 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
| Gremio FBPA | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 28 | Points | 39 |
| 24 | Played | 25 |
| 7 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 8 |
| 27 | Scored | 35 |
| 32 | Conceded | 36 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 29% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
Gremio FBPA this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Gremio FBPA are 15th (28 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/6
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/2
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 10 G | 1 A |
Cruzeiro EC
| Matheus Pereira | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Gremio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gremio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Ramiro makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
- 17' Arthur Gomes doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 22' It’s high time Moises made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' 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.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Gremio FBPA are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 45' Cristian Pavon is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Franco Cristaldo is withdrawn and Joao Pedro Pepe gets his opportunity.
- 51' It looks surprising Gremio FBPA does not make any changes. Anderson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a card for Walter Kannemann.
- 60' Alysson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gustavo Gomes at the 60 minute mark.
- 63' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Romero by Machado on 63 minute.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gremio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' Matheus Pereira makes way for Mateus Vital at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 78' Gremio FBPA currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' Machado catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
- 86' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Lucas Villalba comes on to replace Kaiki Bruno.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Gremio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Gremio 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
Gremio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4
Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Gremio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Gremio FBPA or Draw
68%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
61%
Gremio FBPA or Cruzeiro EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA
| Handicap | Gremio FBPA covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

