Serie A Regular Season - 2
Cruzeiro 1 - 2 FT Coritiba
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' Matheus Pereira (L. Romero)
Pedro Rocha 36'
J. Lavega (Bruno Melo) 45'
HT
46' ↓ K. Arroyo ↑Wanderson
↓ S. Gomez ↑Vini Paulista 46'
Breno Lopes 53'
55' Kaiki
59' ↓ William ↑Fagner
59' ↓ L. Romero ↑Matheus Henrique
66' Fabrício Bruno
↓ Breno Lopes ↑Keno 67'
↓ Tiago Coser ↑Jacy 73'
↓ J. Lavega ↑Fernando Sobral 73'
78' ↓ Gerson ↑Lucas Silva
83' ↓ Kaiki ↑Kaua Prates
↓ Maicon ↑Thiago Santos 87'
Jacy Maranhão 88'
90'+7 Matheus Pereira
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Cassio 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fabricio Bruno 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
93
Passes
10
Duels
Joao Marcelo
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
78
Passes
1
Duels
Kaiki 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
William
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Romero
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Gerson
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
K. Arroyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Matheus Pereira
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Christian 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Kaio Jorge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Otavio Costa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaua Moraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagner
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
L. Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaua Prates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Villarreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Coritiba
Goalkeepers
Pedro Morisco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maicon 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Tiago Coser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Bruno Melo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Willian Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Lavega 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lucas Ronier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno Lopes
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Pedro Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pedro Rangel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Felipe Guimaraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joao Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Sobral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vini Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Vagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Gravelo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2023 | Coritiba | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Durival de Britto e Silva |
| 07/16/2023 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Raimundo Sampaio |
| 10/09/2021 | Coritiba | 0 - 3 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 07/06/2021 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie B | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 10/18/2017 | Coritiba | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
| 06/25/2017 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
| 08/14/2016 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 2 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
| 05/15/2016 | Coritiba | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
| 09/27/2015 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
Cruzeiro Win
Coritiba Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 12 | 29 | 22 | 10 | +12 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 11 | 23 | 20 | 10 | +10 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 12 | 23 | 21 | 15 | +6 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 13 | 23 | 17 | 11 | +6 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 12 | 21 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 6 | Atletico Paranaense | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 13 | 19 | 15 | 13 | +2 | |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | +1 | |
| 9 | Botafogo | 12 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 10 | Vasco DA Gama | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 11 | Gremio | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 12 | Cruzeiro | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | -4 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 11 | 15 | 11 | 14 | -3 | |
| 14 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 15 | Atletico-MG | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | -1 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 17 | Santos | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 19 | Remo | 13 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 11 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 |
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Coritiba Strike Twice to Burn Dominant Cruzeiro
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A clinical masterclass from Coritiba turned Cruzeiro’s statistical dominance into a nightmare evening for the hosts at the Mineirão.
The Raposa’s Early Command
The match at Governador Magalhães Pinto began with Cruzeiro dictating terms through suffocating pressure. An Intensity rating of 6.2 reflected their early grip on the match, which was quickly rewarded in the 19th minute. Matheus Pereira, finding space in the final third, latched onto a pass from L. Romero to slot home the opener. With Fabrício Bruno anchoring a high defensive line, the hosts controlled a massive 68% of possession. They moved the ball with 90% accuracy, but despite the aesthetic flow of their game, they failed to find a second goal that would have put the contest beyond their resilient opponents.
Lavega’s Tactical Pivot
Just as the first half appeared to be ending in Cruzeiro’s favour, the Balance of the match shifted dramatically. In the 45th minute, against the run of play, Bruno Melo provided the spark for Coritiba, setting up J. Lavega for a crucial equaliser. The goal completely altered the psychological landscape of the pitch. Coritiba’s defensive discipline, which had been tested by 14 corners throughout the evening, suddenly looked impenetrable. This pivotal moment exposed Cruzeiro’s inability to manage their lead, turning a dominant display into a nervous tactical struggle heading into the tunnel for the break.
The Shock Finish
The second half began with a sensational twist that confirmed an Upset Factor of 10.0. In the 53rd minute, Breno Lopes capitalised on a lapse in the Cruzeiro backline to fire the visitors ahead. The stadium fell into a stunned silence as Coritiba retreated into a low block, daring the hosts to break them down. Despite a barrage of 19 shots and relentless crossing, the Raposa lacked the clinical edge to recover. The result leaves Cruzeiro rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points from three matches, while Coritiba celebrate a victory built on pure efficiency and grit over high-possession aesthetics.
Key Questions
How did Coritiba pull off this shock result?
Coritiba were incredibly clinical, scoring from their only two shots on target despite having just 32% possession throughout the match.
How did Cruzeiro complete the comeback from behind?
Cruzeiro did not complete a comeback; they surrendered an early lead and failed to equalise despite taking 19 shots during the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation Meets Discipline at Governador Magalhães Pinto
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. The burden of expectation lies entirely on a crumbling home side, who must find a way past one of the league's most resolute defensive units.
The Setup
Cruzeiro find themselves languishing in 19th place with just seven points, their season rapidly slipping into a grueling relegation battle. A woeful Form rating highlights their defensive fragilities, having already conceded 20 times this campaign. Conversely, Coritiba sit comfortably in seventh, riding high on a well-organized structure that demands respect. A modest Balance rating underlines the tactical contrast: the hosts are forced to attack out of sheer necessity, leaving spaces the visitors are perfectly engineered to exploit. While the broader Stakes might appear low to neutral observers, it is a quintessential survival fight for the home side. The lack of marquee names means the Stars rating is subdued. Fans shouldn't expect a technical masterclass, but rather a gritty war of attrition led by veterans like Gerson trying to salvage pride from the midfield.
Key Battle
This matchup hinges on a classic unit clash: a blunt home attacking line against a disciplined away rearguard. Cruzeiro's desperate forwards will crash repeatedly against a defensive wall that has yielded few mistakes this season. Expect the visitors to absorb immense territorial pressure, daring the hosts to break them down before springing lethal counter-attacks through the wide transitional spaces.
Our Prediction
Despite their dismal league standing, the odds heavily favor a home revival. A frustrating, disjointed night awaits the home crowd as their team dominates sterile possession. We expect a scrappy, tension-filled 1-0 victory for Cruzeiro, as sheer desperation finally translates into three crucial points late in the second half.