Cruzeiro 2-0 Gremio – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Cruzeiro at 52% — the head-to-head data provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Cruzeiro vs Gremio encounter.
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Match Analysis
Cruzeiro host Gremio at Governador Magalhães Pinto in Serie A (matchday 12). Kick-off is Sunday 19 April 2026 at 00:30 UK time.
Form Guide
Cruzeiro — last 10 games: 4W 5D 1L, averaging 1.70 points per game. Last five: D W D D L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
At home, Cruzeiro have gone 6W 3D 1L in their last 10 home games (2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Gremio stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W L W L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.70. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
On the road, Gremio have gone 3W 3D 4L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Cruzeiro at 1.70 PPG versus Gremio's 1.30. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Both teams have scored in 60% of Cruzeiro's games and 60% of Gremio's (from Cruzeiro's last 10 home games and Gremio's last 10 away games) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
Cruzeiro hold a clear advantage across the 6 H2H matches in our data, with 4 wins compared to 1 for Gremio and 1 draw.
The 6 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 5 Nov 2025, ended Cruzeiro 1–0 Gremio — a Cruzeiro win.
The head-to-head data gives Cruzeiro an edge — 4 wins from 6 H2H matches is worth weighing, particularly if the form picture is inconclusive.
In-Play Profile
Cruzeiro in-play tendencies (last 76 games, 38 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; of the 16 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Gremio in-play tendencies (last 76 games, 38 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 76% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 37%; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cruzeiro 45% versus Gremio 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cruzeiro 45% | Gremio 43%). Note also that Gremio surrender HT leads in 37% of cases while Cruzeiro recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 38% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cruzeiro 1.58 xG and Gremio 0.91 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 1.086 / defence 1.020 | Gremio attack 0.870 / defence 0.988. League average goals — home 1.470 / away 1.028. Data: built from Cruzeiro's last 49 games and Gremio's last 49.
Result probabilities: Cruzeiro 52% | Draw 27% | Gremio 21%. Fair-value odds: Cruzeiro 1.92 | Draw 3.68 | Gremio 4.80. Cruzeiro hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS Yes probability 48% | Total xG 2.49. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.49 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 52% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Cruzeiro at 52% — moderate model lean. The head-to-head data (Cruzeiro 4 wins from 6 H2H matches) corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Cruzeiro offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.49 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 55% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 52% on No. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Cruzeiro 60% (last 10 home games) | Gremio 60% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cruzeiro vs Gremio | Competition: Serie A, matchday 12 | Venue: Governador Magalhães Pinto • Kick-off: Sunday 19 April 2026 at 00:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cruzeiro 52% | Draw 27% | Gremio 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% (Under 55%) | BTTS Yes 48% (No 52%) | xG Cruzeiro 1.58 / Gremio 0.91 • Poisson strength factors: Cruzeiro attack 1.086 / def 1.020 | Gremio attack 0.870 / def 0.988 | league avg home 1.470 / away 1.028 • Poisson stance: Cruzeiro (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.58
Cruzeiro xG
Expected Goals
0.91
Gremio xG
48%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Cruzeiro vs Gremio FAQs
What time does Cruzeiro vs Gremio kick off?
Cruzeiro vs Gremio kicked off at 00:30 UK time on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What was the final score in Cruzeiro vs Gremio?
Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio.
Where is Cruzeiro vs Gremio being played?
The match is being played at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What competition is Cruzeiro vs Gremio part of?
Cruzeiro vs Gremio is a Serie A fixture (matchday 12) (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Cruzeiro vs Gremio?
Our statistical model gives Cruzeiro a 52% chance of winning, Gremio a 21% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Cruzeiro the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cruzeiro vs Gremio?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Cruzeiro and Gremio will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (52%).
Will Cruzeiro vs Gremio have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (55%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Cruzeiro's attack at 1.09x the league average against Gremio's defence at 0.99x — combine the two and it projects 1.58 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Gremio's attack versus Cruzeiro's defence, projects 0.91 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Cruzeiro's last 49 games and Gremio's last 49 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (11.5%), 2-0 (10.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cruzeiro Win
52%
1.92
27%
3.68
21%
4.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.1%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
2 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.58
Cruzeiro xG
Total xG
2.49
0.91
Gremio xG
1.92
52%
Home win
3.68
27%
Draw
4.80
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.06
52%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
40%
2.49
21%
4.84
Win to Nil
21%
4.79
4%
23.24
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Cruzeiro vs Gremio Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Cruzeiro vs Gremio?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Cruzeiro and Gremio expected to score?
The model projects 1.58 expected goals for Cruzeiro and 0.91 for Gremio, a combined total of 2.49.
How confident is the prediction model for Cruzeiro vs Gremio?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 76 outings, Cruzeiro have picked up 1.61 PPG on a 33W 23D 20L record — D-W-D-D-L across the most recent five.
Gremio's form line: 25W 19D 32L from 76 games, 1.24 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Cruzeiro on 1.61 PPG, Gremio on 1.24. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Cruzeiro have posted 2.05 PPG from their last 38 home games (23W 9D 6L). That's noticeably better than their 1.61 PPG overall — Cruzeiro are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Gremio have gone 7W 12D 19L from their last 38 away games — 0.87 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Cruzeiro come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 0.95 conceded per game recently; Gremio are on 1.20 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Defensively: Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cruzeiro
Current Season
Gremio
Current Season
Cruzeiro (Home) vs Gremio (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Cruzeiro
Current Season
Gremio
Current Season
❓ Cruzeiro vs Gremio Form FAQs
What form are Cruzeiro and Gremio in coming into this match?
Cruzeiro have gone 33W 23D 20L in their last 76 games (1.61 PPG), while Gremio have gone 25W 19D 32L in their last 76 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cruzeiro at home or Gremio away?
Cruzeiro's home record (2.05 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cruzeiro at home: 2.05 PPG; Gremio away: 0.87 PPG.
Have Cruzeiro or Gremio been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Gremio in 20%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 8 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 3 years from April 2023. All of them came in Serie A. The most recent was as recently as 18 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
Cruzeiro have won the most recent 4 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 27 Aug 2023, when Gremio won Gremio 3-0 Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro's record when hosting Gremio specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
6
Cruzeiro
1
Draws
1
Gremio
Recent Meetings
❓ Cruzeiro vs Gremio H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Gremio?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Cruzeiro have won 6, Gremio have won 1, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Cruzeiro and Gremio last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 October 2026: Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro.
Who has won more matches between Cruzeiro and Gremio?
Cruzeiro have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Cruzeiro are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 67% of those situations.
Gremio are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cruzeiro 58%, Gremio 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Cruzeiro) and 45% (Gremio).
On the defensive side: Cruzeiro keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches; Gremio in 34%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cruzeiro home games / Gremio away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Cruzeiro vs Gremio Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Cruzeiro and Gremio matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 58% of Cruzeiro's games and 55% of Gremio's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Cruzeiro and Gremio matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Cruzeiro's recent games and 45% of Gremio's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cruzeiro and Gremio matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Cruzeiro's recent matches and 76% of Gremio's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cruzeiro cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Gremio.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cruzeiro beat Gremio 2-0 at Governador Magalhães Pinto, Regular Season - 12, 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 1.58 xG and Gremio 0.91 xG, a combined 2.49. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Gremio landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cruzeiro attack 1.09 / defence 1.02 against Gremio attack 0.87 / defence 0.99, drawn from 49/49 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cruzeiro 52% | Draw 27% | Gremio 21%, with Cruzeiro to win its most likely call at 52%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cruzeiro 45%, Gremio 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cruzeiro's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
Gremio's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cruzeiro 1.61 PPG, Gremio 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cruzeiro win broke the near-deadlock. Gremio (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.08 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 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.