Serie A Gameweek 30
RB Bragantino 4 - 2 FT Cruzeiro
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Futmetrix Verdict
56
FT
Thu, Oct 22
OFI
0-2
Bayer Leverkusen
⚡ Intensity
49
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Hofmann strikes, Lilo refuses to fold
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' Guzman Rodriguez
13' Lucas Henrique Barbosa (Eric Ramires)
William 18'
20' Kaio Jorge
28' Ryan Augusto
30' Eric Ramires
Zé Lucas (Kaio Jorge) 43'
↓ William ↑Fabrício Bruno 45'
↓ Gabriel Rojas ↑Matías Viña 45'
HT
58' ↓ Gustavo Marques Alves dos Santos ↑Eduardo Santos
↓ Zé Lucas ↑Matheus Henrique 63'
↓ João Marcelo ↑Wesley Gassova Ribeiro Teixeira 63'
65' ↓ Wallace Yan ↑Matheus Fernandes
66' ↓ Eric Ramires ↑Gabriel Girotto
66' ↓ Eduardo Sasha ↑Isidro Pitta
Felipe Morais 77'
↓ Felipe Morais ↑Bruno Rodrigues 78'
81' ↓ Lucas Henrique Barbosa ↑Jose Herrera
Matheus Henrique 89'
90'+1 Jose Herrera (Isidro Pitta)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Tiago Volpi 
OCTOPUS
11
Saves
11
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ryan Tavares 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guzmán Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Marques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Juninho Capixaba 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Ramires 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucas Barbosa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Wallace Yan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Fernando 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
Eduardo Sasha 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Cleiton 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eduardo Santos
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Agustín Sant'Anna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vanderlan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.4
Rating
Vinicius Mendonça
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isidro Pitta 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
William
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
João Marcelo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jonathan Jesus 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Gabriel Rojas 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Zé Lucas
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Gerson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
83%
Pass Acc
Felipe Morais
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeferson Arroyo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kaio Jorge 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.8
Rating
BENCH
Cássio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kauã
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrício Bruno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Viña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Henrique
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.1
Rating
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 09/21/2025 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 04/20/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 03/22/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 12/01/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 07/13/2024 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Raimundo Sampaio |
| 09/03/2023 | Cruzeiro | 0 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 04/29/2023 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 3 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 03/29/2023 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 3 | Cruzeiro | Friendlies Clubs | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 03/29/2023 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Friendlies Clubs |
04/12/2026
09/21/2025
04/20/2025
03/22/2025
12/01/2024
07/13/2024
09/03/2023
04/29/2023
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
RB Bragantino Win
Cruzeiro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +33
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +14
P: 30 GD: +11
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 30 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -10
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
RB Bragantino
Cruzeiro
RB Bragantino
Cruzeiro
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chaos at the Cicero: Bragantino Survive Late Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. A staggering 45 combined shots and frantic late drama elevated this clash into an absolute must-watch spectacle.
The Opening Act
A barrage of 45 combined shots turned the Estadio Cicero de Souza Marques into an absolute shooting gallery. The early tempo set a breathless tone, with Lucas Henrique Barbosa finding the back of the net for RB Bragantino in just the 13th minute. The hosts were content to bypass the midfield, registering a mere 31% possession, but their quick transitions dictated the early terms. A wildly shifting Balance of power saw Kaio Jorge inadvertently bundle the ball into his own net, leveling the score. Before the dust could even settle on that misfortune, Eric Ramires restored the Bragantino advantage right on the half-hour mark. The visitors refused to fold, asserting a relentless rhythm that pushed both defensive units to their absolute breaking point.
The Pivot
The second half saw Cruzeiro crank the Intensity up to maximum, dominating possession at a staggering 69% clip. They unleashed a staggering 25 shots, bombarding the home penalty area. However, they ran into a superhuman performance from Tiago Volpi. The veteran goalkeeper put on a genuine masterclass, tallying 11 crucial saves to preserve the slender advantage. Despite Zé Lucas eventually breaking through to level matters again just before the break, Volpi’s heroics in the second act kept the hosts breathing. The defining twist arrived in the 88th minute when Fernando dos Santos Pedro thought he had snatched a late winner for Bragantino, only for the VAR monitors to harshly intervene and rule the strike out entirely.
Resolution
That VAR decision merely served as the spark for a genuinely unhinged climax. With the Stakes incredibly high for both clubs hovering around the Copa Sudamericana qualification places, all tactical discipline vanished. Substitute Matheus Henrique looked to have altered the script once again in the 89th minute, finding the net in a sequence of pure chaos. But the home side delivered the final, fatal blow. Immediately off the bench, Jose Herrera latched onto a brilliant feed from fellow substitute Isidro Pitta in the 90th minute to finally break the deadlock and secure a sensational 4-2 triumph. This was a brutal, beautiful display of attacking football that leaves Bragantino riding high while the visitors rue their missed opportunities.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Fernando's 88th-minute strike, wiping out a sure winner and directly sparking the wild, multi-goal finale.
What made Tiago Volpi the Man of the Match?
Volpi was an absolute wall, pulling off 11 phenomenal saves to repel relentless attacking pressure from the visitors.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Non-stop transitions and 45 total shots blew the tactical shape apart, leading to a breathless shootout.
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.
Top-Six Ambitions Meet Mid-Table Misery
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A top-six chasing Cruzeiro face a flailing RB Bragantino in a clash that defies its modest league implications.
The Setup
The action unfolds at the Estadio Cicero de Souza Marques. Despite modest Stakes given the mid-table positioning of the hosts, the metrics show off-the-charts Balance. Why? The betting markets inexplicably favour the 11th-placed home side. That is a bold stance given Bragantino's abysmal Form—a dire LLDLL run that has completely derailed their season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro sit pretty in sixth, riding the momentum of their key Stars. With Gerson pulling the strings in the middle and Matheus Pereira ruthlessly finding the net, the visitors look primed to exploit any lingering anxiety in the home camp.
Key Battle
Bragantino's fragile defensive unit must find a way to contain Cruzeiro's razor-sharp counter-attacking shape. The home side's backline has leaked goals lately, making this structural and tactical matchup critical if they want to halt their slide.
Our Prediction
Bragantino will dominate early possession to please an increasingly restless home crowd, but Cruzeiro will strike on the break. We expect a narrow 1-0 smash-and-grab away victory, punishing the hosts' structural flaws.