Cruzeiro 2-0 Fluminense – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Cruzeiro at 60%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cruzeiro vs Fluminense fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
A Serie A encounter, Regular Season - 10 sees Fluminense travel to Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto to take on Cruzeiro. The game is scheduled for Thursday 20 June 2024, 01:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cruzeiro stand at 3W 4D 3L from 10 Serie A matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: D W D D D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
Cruzeiro's home record at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto: 1W 7D 2L from 10 Serie A appearances (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Fluminense — All Games: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Serie A fixtures this season — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W W W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Fluminense's away record: 1W 3D 6L from 10 road trips in Serie A this season (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Cruzeiro 1.30 PPG, Fluminense 1.40 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Cruzeiro, 2 for Fluminense and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The last 2 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.5 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 21 Sep 2023, ended 0–1 with Fluminense winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Cruzeiro in-play tendencies (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 21% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time; they fail to score in 45% of games.
Fluminense in-play tendencies (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; BTTS occurs in 32% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cruzeiro 29% versus Fluminense 42%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Cruzeiro 29% | Fluminense 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cruzeiro 1.94 xG and Fluminense 0.93 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cruzeiro attack 1.308 / defence 1.004 | Fluminense attack 0.803 / defence 1.204. League average goals — home 1.230 / away 1.149. Cruzeiro carry an above-average attack strength of 1.308 — their λ of 1.94 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Fluminense bring a strong defensive rating of 1.204 — this is suppressing Cruzeiro's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 46 Cruzeiro games / 47 Fluminense games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cruzeiro 60% | Draw 23% | Fluminense 17%. Fair-value odds: Cruzeiro 1.67 | Draw 4.35 | Fluminense 5.88. The model has a clear lean to Cruzeiro (60%) — a 43pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.86. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.86 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Cruzeiro as the most likely outcome at 60% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 23% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.86 combined xG gives a 55% probability to Over 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Cruzeiro 60% | Fluminense 30%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto • Kick-off: Thursday 20 Jun 2024, 01:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cruzeiro 60% | Draw 23% | Fluminense 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 53% | xG Cruzeiro 1.94 / Fluminense 0.93 • Poisson strength factors: Cruzeiro attack 1.308 / def 1.004 | Fluminense attack 0.803 / def 1.204 | league avg home 1.230 / away 1.149 • Poisson stance: Cruzeiro (60%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.94
Cruzeiro xG
Expected Goals
0.93
Fluminense xG
53%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cruzeiro vs Fluminense kick off?
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense kicked off at 01:30 on Thursday 20 June 2024 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What was the final score in Cruzeiro vs Fluminense?
Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Fluminense.
Where is Cruzeiro vs Fluminense being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What competition is Cruzeiro vs Fluminense part of?
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Cruzeiro vs Fluminense?
Our statistical model gives Cruzeiro a 60% chance of winning, Fluminense a 17% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Cruzeiro the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cruzeiro vs Fluminense?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Cruzeiro and Fluminense will score (BTTS).
Will Cruzeiro vs Fluminense have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Fluminense?
Record (2 meetings): Cruzeiro 0W | Draws 0 | Fluminense 2W.
What form are Cruzeiro and Fluminense in?
Cruzeiro (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 0.80 | L5 D-W-D-D-D. Fluminense (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Cruzeiro's attack at 1.31x the league average against Fluminense's defence at 1.20x — combine the two and it projects 1.94 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Fluminense's attack versus Cruzeiro's defence, projects 0.93 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 46/47 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 11.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-0 (10.7%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cruzeiro Win
60%
1.66
23%
4.29
17%
6.04
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
11.1%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
10.7%
Home win
1 – 1
10.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.94
Cruzeiro xG
Total xG
2.86
0.93
Fluminense xG
1.66
60%
Home win
4.29
23%
Draw
6.04
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
40%
2.52
14%
6.94
Win to Nil
24%
4.20
2%
41.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 11.1 | 10.2 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cruzeiro vs Fluminense?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.6%.
How many goals are Cruzeiro and Fluminense expected to score?
The model projects 1.94 expected goals for Cruzeiro and 0.93 for Fluminense, a combined total of 2.86.
How confident is the prediction model for Cruzeiro vs Fluminense?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 60%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Cruzeiro's recent record stands at 11W 14D 13L from 38 games, a 1.24 PPG return, with D-W-D-D-D in the last five.
Fluminense, meanwhile, have gone 16W 8D 14L across 38 games — 1.47 PPG, with W-W-W-L-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Cruzeiro on 1.24 PPG, Fluminense on 1.47. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Cruzeiro have managed 4W 8D 7L from 19 games — 1.05 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Fluminense's away record stands at 3W 4D 12L across 19 trips, a 0.68 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.47 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Fluminense's season.
The Goals Picture
Cruzeiro are averaging 0.92 goals scored and 0.84 conceded per game recently; Fluminense are on 1.34 scored and 1.24 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cruzeiro have seen both teams score in 29% of their recent games.
Defensively: Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 38 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cruzeiro
Current Season
Fluminense
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cruzeiro and Fluminense in coming into this match?
Cruzeiro have gone 11W 14D 13L in their last 38 games (1.24 PPG), while Fluminense have gone 16W 8D 14L in their last 38 (1.47 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cruzeiro at home or Fluminense away?
Cruzeiro's home record (1.05 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cruzeiro at home: 1.05 PPG; Fluminense away: 0.68 PPG.
Have Cruzeiro or Fluminense been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their recent games, Fluminense in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Cruzeiro and Fluminense runs to 7 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. The two were last together as recently as 1 June 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The last 2 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
Cruzeiro's record when hosting Fluminense specifically: 1W 2D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
2
Cruzeiro
2
Draws
3
Fluminense
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Fluminense?
From 7 meetings on record, Cruzeiro have won 2, Fluminense have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Cruzeiro and Fluminense last play each other?
They last met on 1 June 2026, when Cruzeiro 1-1 Fluminense.
Who has won more matches between Cruzeiro and Fluminense?
Fluminense have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Cruzeiro are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Fluminense are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Cruzeiro 37% BTTS, Fluminense 32%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 21% for Cruzeiro and 42% for Fluminense.
On the defensive side: Cruzeiro keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Cruzeiro have failed to score in 47% of games; Fluminense in 53%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cruzeiro home games / Fluminense away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cruzeiro play Fluminense?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 37% of Cruzeiro's recent matches and 32% of Fluminense's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Cruzeiro vs Fluminense usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 21% of Cruzeiro's recent games and 42% of Fluminense's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cruzeiro and Fluminense tend to score early?
Cruzeiro have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, Fluminense in 63% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cruzeiro cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fluminense.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cruzeiro beat Fluminense 2-0 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Regular Season - 10, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cruzeiro 1.94 xG and Fluminense 0.93 xG, a combined 2.86. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Fluminense landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cruzeiro attack 1.31 / defence 1.00 against Fluminense attack 0.80 / defence 1.20, drawn from 46/47 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cruzeiro 60% | Draw 23% | Fluminense 17%, with Cruzeiro to win its most likely call at 60%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 36% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cruzeiro 29%, Fluminense 42%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 36%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cruzeiro's trading profile (38 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 29% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time, and duly kept one.
Fluminense's trading profile (38 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 32% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cruzeiro 1.24 PPG, Fluminense 1.47 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cruzeiro win broke the near-deadlock. Cruzeiro (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.74 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.89 average — tighter than their form line. Fluminense (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.95 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.