Our Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 19, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Atletico Mineiro vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Brazil Serie A draw with Atletico Mineiro on October 16. In that match, Cruzeiro had 39% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atletico Mineiro | 61% | 14 (4) | 0.94 | 60 |
 Cruzeiro | 39% | 3 (2) | 0.59 | 22 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Vasco da Gama
Fortaleza will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Vasco da Gama on October 16. In that match, Fortaleza saw 56% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortaleza | 56% | 16 (9) | 1.91 | 69 |
 Vasco da Gama | 44% | 4 (3) | 0.49 | 27 |
Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.37 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 0.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.