Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Match Preview

At the iconic Maracana, Fluminense will host Cruzeiro for a crucial Round 29 Serie A clash on Thursday, October 4th. The game starts at 00:30 GMT. Fluminense is in 18th place with 27 points from 27 games. This indicates a challenging season. Cruzeiro is in a better position, in 8th place with 43 points from 28 matches. A victory is crucial for both teams. Fluminense aims to avoid relegation. Cruzeiro seeks to improve their league standing.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense’s recent home performances have been inconsistent. They lost 1-0 to Atletico GO in Serie A on September 29th, against expectations. Before that, they faced a 1-0 defeat to Botafogo RJ. However, they secured a 1-0 win over Atletico MG in the Copa Libertadores. These results show a concern in their attacking capabilities, with no goals scored in the two recent losses.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro has been drawing matches recently. Their last game against Vasco da Gama on September 29, 2024, ended 1-1, surprising many. Ze Ivaldo scored for Cruzeiro in that match. They also drew 1-1 with Libertad and had a goalless draw against Cuiaba in Serie A. These results show Cruzeiro’s struggle to convert draws into wins.

Fluminense – Cruzeiro – Head to Head

The last match between these two teams ended in a 2:0 win for Cruzeiro on June 20, 2024. In their last 10 meetings, Fluminense has won 5 times, and Cruzeiro has won 3. Fluminense has shown strong defensive skills in these matches. They have not lost 19 of the last 21 matches against Cruzeiro at the Maracana, scoring in 19 of those games.

Fluminense – Cruzeiro – Standings

The standings show Fluminense in 18th place with 27 points from 27 matches. They are struggling this season. Cruzeiro is in 8th place with 43 points after 28 matches, performing better than expected. The 16-point gap highlights the importance of this match for both teams.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Top scorers

Kaua Elias leads Fluminense’s attack with 5 goals this season. The midfield trio of Ganso, Jhon Arias, and Vinicius Lima have contributed 3, 3, and 2 goals, respectively. German Cano has also added 2 goals. For Cruzeiro, Matheus Pereira has scored 6 goals. Defender William has added 5 goals. Gabriel Veron and Juan Dinenno have scored 4 and 3 goals, respectively, while Rafael Silva has contributed 3 goals from midfield.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Full-Time Betting

Fluminense faces challenges, including suspensions of key players like Diogo Barbosa and German Cano. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.25 for a Fluminense win, 3.00 for a draw, and 3.60 for a Cruzeiro victory. Given the circumstances, Cruzeiro might have a slight edge. However, Fluminense’s strong H2H record could influence the outcome.

Alternative betting markets offer various odds. A Fluminense lead at halftime is set at 3.10. “Draw-no-bet” for Fluminense is at 1.533. “Double-chance” bets for either team to win or draw are at 1.286 and 1.364, respectively.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Over/Under Betting

Historical data suggests fewer goals in matches between these teams. Most encounters have seen under 3.5 goals. Fluminense has scored 21 goals in 27 matches, while Cruzeiro has 35 goals in 28 matches. The odds for “Under 2.5” goals are 1.475, reflecting the trend of fewer goals in this fixture.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – BTTS Betting

The “BTTS” market offers odds of 2.10 for “yes” and 1.667 for “no”. Recent matches and form suggest a close contest. However, Fluminense’s scoring challenges and Cruzeiro’s inconsistent away form make “BTTS: No” at 1.667 a compelling option.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro – Prediction