Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Cruzeiro and Fluminense promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are positioned at the top of the table, yet they exhibit contrasting forms. Cruzeiro sit in 3rd place and have been solid at home, winning 6 out of their last 7 matches on their turf. Fluminense, currently in 7th, fell to them 2-0 in the first round at home. The visitors' current form is less consistent, with two losses in their last five outings. Both squads are nearly at full strength, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 July 2025 and ended with a 0-2 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that encounter (Fluminense were the home side):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cruzeiro and Fluminense:
- 36 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 15, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 49 for each side;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.36, in the 2nd half - 1.36;
- average total goals per match - 2.72.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament (Grêmio as the hosts, Cruzeiro as the visitors). The game ended with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here's the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Grêmio):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
🔵 Cruzeiro are displaying strong form at home. In their last five matches, they've secured three wins and two draws. They average 1.44 goals per game while conceding just 0.69 goals per match this season. The team's main strength lies in their well-organized defense and their ability to control the game's tempo through precise passing and positional play.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Fluminense Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Serie A tournament (Fluminense as the home team, Mirasol as the visitors). The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Fluminense vs Mirasol):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 24 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🔴 Fluminense also have their strengths, although their inconsistency is evident even in successful away performances: they have won three and lost two of their last five matches. Their average scoring rate stands at about 1.19 goals per game, with a nearly equal number of goals conceded-highlighting their tendency towards open play, focusing on wing attacks and quick counterattacks following ball interceptions.
Match Results: Fluminense
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 36;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 15, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
- Matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Victories: 18 vs 15;
- Win percentage: 56% vs 47%;
- Losses: 5 vs 12;
- Draws: 9 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 1.
- Cruzeiro have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.36, away team - 1.36;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.72;
- Both teams scored: overall - 19 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
- Average total in the tournament: 2.13 vs 2.34;
- Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.19;
- Average first-half total: 0.88 vs 0.44;
- Average second-half total: 0.56 vs 0.75;
- Cruzeiro: Average home total in the tournament - 1.88;
- Fluminense: Average away total in the tournament - 1.06;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.75) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head matches at the home ground.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at the home ground (Serie A).
Corner Kicks Prediction
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 5.81; at home - 6.94;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 5.6; at home - 6.25.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 4.69, away - 3.69;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 5; away - 3.75.
- Total over 8.5 corners occurred in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.28 (2.14 for the home team and 2.14 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.83 (2 for the home team and 1.83 for the away team).
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2.78; at home - 2.75;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 3.5; at home - 3.25.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2.09, away - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.3; away - 1.75.
- Total over 4.5 yellow cards occurred in 6 of Cruzeiro's last 7 home matches (Serie A).
- Total over 4.5 yellow cards occurred in Cruzeiro's last five consecutive matches (Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 36;
- Both teams scored overall - 19 times;
- At the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
- Matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Cruzeiro - 14, Fluminense - 13;
- Cruzeiro BTTS at home - 10 (63%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 7 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: Cruzeiro - 5, Fluminense - 2;
- Cruzeiro BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the previous head-to-head result (where Fluminense fell to Cruzeiro 2-0), we can anticipate a more cautious approach from the visitors in their quest for revenge. Taking into account Cruzeiro's trend of low-scoring games, along with the overall head-to-head statistics, the most likely outcome appears to be under 2.5 goals, a result that has occurred six consecutive times between these sides. As for the result, we predict a 2-0 victory for Cruzeiro, mirroring their win in the first leg. Their home form is particularly strong.
Betting Tips: Cruzeiro - Fluminense
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