Our Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Prediction: 3-1
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 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
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 – Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Brazil Serie A draw with Flamengo on October 2. In that match, Cruzeiro had 38% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 62% | 7 (2) | 0.74 | 74 |
 Cruzeiro | 38% | 5 (5) | 0.85 | 35 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – EC Juventude vs Fortaleza
Fortaleza will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Brazil Serie A triumph against EC Juventude on October 5. In that match, Fortaleza saw 51% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC Juventude | 49% | 10 (7) | 1.83 | 40 |
 Fortaleza | 51% | 6 (3) | 1.33 | 24 |
Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | 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 0.8 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 0.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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