Our Fortaleza vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 2-0
Fortaleza vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Monday May 26, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Fortaleza and Cruzeiro.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Retro FC Brasil
Fortaleza will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Copa do Brasil draw with Retro FC Brasil on May 21. In that match, Fortaleza had 59% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortaleza | 59% | 10 (3) | 1.12 | 67 |
Retro FC Brasil | 41% | 7 (6) | 1.3 | 11 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Copa do Brasil win against Vila Nova on May 22. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 49% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vila Nova | 51% | 15 (8) | 1.05 | 52 |
Cruzeiro | 49% | 11 (10) | 1.84 | 35 |
Fortaleza vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Fortaleza | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.41 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Fortaleza are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Fortaleza 13-8
Cruzeiro 16-6
What are the odds for this match?
Fortaleza to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.1
Cruzeiro to win: @3.1
Lineups
Fortaleza (4-3-3) : Joao Ricardo, Tinga, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Teixeira Lopes da Conceicao, Diogo Barbosa, Guillermo Fernandez, Ze Welison, Emmanuel Martinez, Yago Pikachu, Juan Martin Lucero, Breno
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Cassio, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Marquinhos, Gabriel Barbosa, Christian, Kaio Jorge