RB Bragantino vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RB Bragantino vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Nabizao.
- RB Bragantino 18 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Botafogo FR | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Criciúma EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| RB Bragantino | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 29 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 9 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 25 | Scored | 24 |
| 19 | Conceded | 28 |
| +6 | GD | -4 |
| 1.61 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 50% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season
RB Bragantino this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
RB Bragantino are 5th (29 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Bragantino
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ 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)
RB Bragantino
| Isidro Pitta | 6 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Barbosa | 4 G | 2 A |
| Juninho Capixaba | 3 G | 2 A |
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' Temperatures are rising at Nabizao as RB Bragantino face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RB Bragantino and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' What a strike from Eduardo Sasha! The score is 1-0.
- 11' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 16' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' Lucas Villalba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 107 appearances.
- 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pedro Henrique made 370 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alvaro Barreal.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Lucas Evangelista.
- 46' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 46 minute. Alvaro Barreal leaves to be changed by Ramiro.
- 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' RB Bragantino seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' Arthur gets the nod from RB Bragantino. He replaces Eduardo Sasha and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Time for substitution for RB Bragantino. Pedro Henrique is replaced by Moreira.
- 69' 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 Ramiro suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Romero on 70.
- 71' Lautaro Diaz makes way for Tevis Alves at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 72' It is a substitution in RB Bragantino team. Matheus Fernandes is replaced by Jadson on 72 minute.
- 77' RB Bragantino are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 78' RB Bragantino player sees a card in front of him.
- 81' Another change for RB Bragantino made on 81 minute. Vitinho leaves to be changed by Luan Candido.
- 82' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Mateus Vital exits the field as Kenji enters on 82.
- 85' Ramiro adds to his 0 season tally! Cruzeiro EC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 90' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Ze Ivaldo.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
RB Bragantino Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
- 1
-
14
Pedro Henrique ↓ Moreira 64'
-
35
Matheus Fernandes ↓ Jadson 72'
- 8
-
19
Eduardo Sasha ↓ Arthur 63'
-
28
Vitinho ↓ Luan Candido 81'
- 4
- 34
- 6
- 54
Bench
- 10
- 23
-
36
Luan Candido ↑ 81'
- 9
-
5
Jadson ↑ 72'
- 40
- 31
-
30
Henry Mosquera ↑ 63'
-
39
Moreira ↑ 64'
-
27
Arthur ↑ 63'
- 50
- 53
Coach
Anderson Marques
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Jonathan 90'
- 1
-
7
Mateus Vital ↓ Kenji 82'
- 3
- 12
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Ze Ivaldo 90'
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Ramiro 46'
- 25
- 43
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↓ Tevis Alves 71'
Bench
-
17
Ramiro ↑ 46'
- 98
- 2
-
5
Ze Ivaldo ↑ 90'
- 6
- 77
- 33
-
34
Jonathan ↑ 90'
- 41
-
66
Tevis Alves ↑ 71'
- 22
-
69
Kenji ↑ 82'
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jhonatan | 2 |
| Ramiro | 2 |
| Thiago Borbas | 1 |
| Ramiro | 1 |
| Eduardo Sasha | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Neizer Villarreal | 1 |
| Jose Hurtado | 1 |
Head to Head
RB Bragantino Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
RB Bragantino xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
RB Bragantino or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
RB Bragantino or Draw
72%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
57%
RB Bragantino or Cruzeiro EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RB Bragantino win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — RB Bragantino
| Handicap | RB Bragantino covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

