Sunday , 16 August 2026

RB Bragantino vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
RB Bragantino
0 – 3
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 29 Apr 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Aderlan 27' R
Y 32' Ramiro
Y 33' Ramiro
Helio Junio 38' Y
Helio Junio 39' Y
Thiago Borbas 67' Y
Jadson 67' Y
Y 73' Luciano Castan
Y 77' Neris
Cleiton Schwengber 79' Y
Cleiton Schwengber 79' R

Overview

Match Preview

RB Bragantino vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 23 34
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 22 30
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 Gremio FBPA 22 26
14 EC Vitoria 22 26
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Santos FC 22 23
17 Mirassol FC 21 23
18 CR Vasco da Gama 22 23
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

1
2
4
RB Bragantino 7 games · Avg 2.1 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-29 RB Bragantino 0–3 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

RB Bragantino
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 0–3 L
22 Apr Cuiaba EC A 1–1 D
15 Apr EC Bahia H 2–1 W
13 Nov Fluminense FC H 0–1 L
09 Nov Fortaleza EC A 0–6 L
05 Nov America FC H 1–4 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr RB Bragantino A 3–0 W
23 Apr Gremio FBPA H 1–0 W
16 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
08 Dec SE Palmeiras H 0–2 L
05 Dec Gremio FBPA A 0–2 L
02 Dec CR Vasco da Gama A 0–1 L

Season Stats

RB Bragantino Cruzeiro EC
#7 Position #6
32 Points 33
22 Played 22
9 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 7
27 Scored 30
23 Conceded 31
+4 GD -1
1.45 PPG 1.50
41% Win % 41%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

RB Bragantino are 7th (32 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Bragantino
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Bragantino
Isidro Pitta 6 G 1 A
Lucas Barbosa 4 G 2 A
Juninho Capixaba 3 G 2 A
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' RB Bragantino have kicked off against Cruzeiro EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 1' Ramiro makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 2' Ramiro makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 7' Brazil international Neris has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 12' Cruzeiro EC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 17' Mateus Vital is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
  • 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 253 games and scored 214 goals.
  • 27' It’s a booking for RB Bragantino player. Aderlan gets a Red card.
  • 32' Time for substitution for RB Bragantino. Marcos Vinicios is replaced by Jose Hurtado.
  • 32' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
  • 33' Ramiro is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' Helio Junio was booked on 38.
  • 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Helio Junio.
  • 44' 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 Matheus Fernandes suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Henry Mosquera has so much to prove this time. He replaces Helio Junio on 46 minute.
  • 51' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' Machado is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ramiro at the 61 minute mark.
  • 64' What a strike from Gilberto! The score is 0-3.
  • 67' Thiago Borbas was booked on 67.
  • 71' It is a substitution in RB Bragantino team. Matheus Fernandes is replaced by Gustavinho on 71 minute.
  • 73' Luciano Castan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 75' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Luciano Castan exits the field as Matheus Jussa enters on 75.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Neris. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 79' Cleiton Schwengber was booked on 79.
  • 81' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 81 minute. Neris leaves to be changed by Reynaldo.
  • 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RB Bragantino side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 87' Magnificent from Bruno Rodrigues! That is 18 goals in 373 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • Cruzeiro EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

RB Bragantino Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pedro Caixinha

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepa

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06 RB Bragantino xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Bragantino26% Draw28% Cruzeiro EC46%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

RB Bragantino or Draw
54%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
74%
RB Bragantino or Cruzeiro EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RB Bragantino18% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC37%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — RB Bragantino

Handicap RB Bragantino covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 23% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 16% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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