Gremio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gremio FBPA vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Centenario.
- Gremio FBPA 30 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 30 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
Gremio FBPA this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
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' The wait is over. Grêmio FBPA get us underway at Centenario.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Grêmio FBPA and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Against the run of play, Ramiro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 17' Magnificent from Arthur Gomes! That is 25 goals in 294 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' Cruzeiro EC have won 230 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 32' The 37-year-old Reinaldo has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 5 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Cristian Pavon picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Fresh legs for Gremio FBPA! Joao Pedro Pepe comes on to replace Franco Cristaldo.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Grêmio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cristian Pavon, as he is very good at scoring at Centenario with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 57' Gremio FBPA player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' The Gremio FBPA manager makes a substitution. Gustavo Gomes departs to be replaced by Alysson.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Machado. He replaces Lucas Romero on 63 minute.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Mateus Vital on 73 minutes.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Grêmio FBPA must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Machado.
- 86' Lucas Villalba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kaiki Bruno at the 86 minute mark.
- Grêmio FBPA will have plenty to reflect on. Cruzeiro EC were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Gremio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
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: 2.66
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 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Gremio FBPA or Draw
66%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
63%
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 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA
| Handicap | Gremio FBPA covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

