Serie A Regular Season - 18
Cruzeiro 1 - 1 FT Fluminense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' L. Romero
John Kennedy (Jemmes) 43'
HT
46' ↓ L. Romero ↑Matheus Henrique
↓ Guilherme Arana ↑Rene 46'
56' ↓ Fagner ↑Bruno Rodrigues
56' ↓ K. Arroyo ↑Kenji
57' ↓ N. Villarreal ↑L. Sinisterra
↓ Y. Soteldo ↑L. Acosta 67'
↓ John Kennedy ↑G. Cano 74'
↓ J. Savarino ↑Samuel Xavier 74'
↓ F. Bernal ↑Hercules 75'
75' Matheus Pereira
J. Millan 82'
Samuel Xavier 86'
87' Fabricio Bruno
89' ↓ Christian ↑Chico
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio Costa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Fabrício Bruno 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
80
Passes
4
Duels
Jonathan Jesus
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Kaiki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Gerson
MAGNET
132
Activity
132
Activity
121
Passes
11
Duels
Lucas Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Keny Arroyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Matheus Pereira 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Christian 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
39%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Néiser Villarreal
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Matheus Cunha 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Moraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Sinisterra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chico da Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jemmes 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Julián Millán
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Kevin Serna 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
10
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Facundo Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
John Kennedy 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jefferson Savarino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Xavier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renê 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Davi Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Natã
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keven Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Germán Cano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2025 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 07/17/2025 | Fluminense | 0 - 2 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 10/04/2024 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/20/2024 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 09/21/2023 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 05/11/2023 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 07/13/2022 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 3 | Fluminense | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/23/2022 | Fluminense | 2 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 10/10/2019 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
| 06/05/2019 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 2 (PEN 3-1) | Fluminense | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Mineirão |
11/09/2025
07/17/2025
10/04/2024
06/20/2024
09/21/2023
05/11/2023
07/13/2022
06/23/2022
10/10/2019
06/05/2019
Cruzeiro Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 17 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Matheus Pereira Rescues Cruzeiro Point in High-Octane Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A relentless 29-shot barrage ended in a breathless stalemate that leaves both sides pondering what might have been in their respective league pursuits.
Early Aggression
The atmosphere at Governador Magalhães Pinto was electric as Cruzeiro sought to establish dominance on home turf. Our take is that the hosts set a blistering tempo, dictating the early phases and pinning the visitors deep inside their own half. They controlled possession, boasting an impressive 61% share of the ball, and peppered the opposition penalty area with relentless intent. The Intensity was palpable throughout the first half, as a combined 29 shots were attempted over the course of the match. The home midfield engine ran hot, dictating the rhythm and refusing to let Fluminense settle into their usual passing groove. Despite the heavy artillery and clear territorial advantage, finding that elusive final touch proved frustratingly difficult for the home side during the opening exchanges, leaving the raucous crowd incredibly anxious as halftime rapidly approached.
The Breakthrough
Football often punishes profligacy, and the visitors perfectly demonstrated the art of the smash-and-grab. Despite being starved of the ball and largely forced to defend deep, Fluminense showcased absolute ruthlessness when it mattered most. The Balance of the match shifted dramatically in the 43rd minute. Completely against the run of play, a swift transition caught the home defence napping out of position. Jemmes found a pocket of space and delivered a precise ball to John Kennedy, who made no mistake with a clinical finish. It was a classic sucker punch that silenced the home crowd and completely altered the tactical landscape. The goal forced Cruzeiro to dig deep, leaning heavily on the outstanding Gerson to recalibrate their midfield strategy and find a viable route back into the contest before the game slipped away.
The Equalizer
Facing the prospect of a frustrating home defeat, Cruzeiro threw caution to the wind in the second half. The Stakes were crystal clear: drop points here, and their push for the continental spots takes a massive hit. Their persistence finally paid off in the 75th minute when Matheus Pereira stepped up. The dynamic midfielder, who was a constant thorn in the opposition's side with five key passes, lashed home a brilliant equaliser to restore parity. From there, Fabrício Bruno anchored the defence expertly, shutting down any late counter-attacks. Ultimately, the 1-1 draw leaves Fluminense firmly entrenched in the top four, pushing for Copa Libertadores qualification, while Cruzeiro remains locked in the mid-table battle for a Copa Sudamericana berth, knowing they let a prime opportunity slip away on their own patch.
Key Questions
What made Gerson the Man of the Match?
He dictated the tempo flawlessly from midfield, securing an 8.6 rating while orchestrating attacks and delivering two crucial key passes to keep his side moving forward.
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.
Ambition meets attrition in Serie A
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. Fluminense's title credentials face a severe examination against a Cruzeiro side desperate to cement their top-half status.
The Setup
The bookmakers back Cruzeiro at a nearly 45% probability to win, but the league table tells a wildly different story. Fluminense sit pretty in third place, hunting down the league leaders. A modest Stakes rating reflects this mid-season juncture, but the Form metrics suggest absolute attacking chaos on the horizon. These two sides combine for nearly three expected goals a match. The Balance is strictly tactical; Cruzeiro command the tempo at home, while Fluminense boast genuine difference-makers up top. The Stars metric surges notably when Gerson operates in the engine room for the hosts, dictating transitions.
Key Battle
Cruzeiro's midfield anchor against Fluminense's fluid attacking transitions will decide this tie. The hosts must maintain absolute structural discipline to prevent the visitors from finding pockets of space behind their lines. If the home side's defensive shape breaks even slightly, the visitors will punish them relentlessly on the counter.
Our Prediction
Cruzeiro will monopolise early possession, but Fluminense's threat on the break is undeniable and lethal. We expect the visitors to absorb the initial pressure before striking efficiently. A breathless 2-2 draw looks the most sensible and entertaining outcome.