Fortaleza vs Cruzeiro — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2025

FortalezaRank 18

26 MAY

0:2

CruzeiroRank 3

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Kaio Jorge (assist: Gabriel Barbosa) · Left foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal41'

Lucas Silva (assist: Gabriel Barbosa) · Left foot shot 0-2

Man of the match

Gabriel BarbosaCruzeiro8.5

Expected goals (xG)

FortalezaxGCruzeiro

0.751.74

Trends

season

Win %

29%50%

Over 1.5 %

74%71%

Over 2.5 %

47%47%

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TV stations

International

Bet365Fanatiz

Channels in 3 countries

Canada

Fanatiz

International

Bet365

United States

Fanatiz

Venue

Estádio Comendador Agostinho Prada

Conditions

Weatherlight rain
RefereeJoão Vitor Gobi
1st AssistantAlex Ang Ribeiro
2nd AssistantEvandro de Melo Lima
4th OfficialYuri Elino Ferreira da Cruz

Pressure index

FortalezaCruzeiro

1′45′90′

Which side was pressing, minute by minute. The markers are the events: tap one to read the minute and the player — and, with ball positions loaded, the replay jumps there.

Match flow

PLAYER

Yellow card15'

Emmanuel Martínez

GOAL

AST

Goal34'

Kaio Jorge (assist: Gabriel Barbosa) · Left foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal41'

Lucas Silva (assist: Gabriel Barbosa) · Left foot shot 0-2

PLAYER

Yellow card45'

Gustavo Mancha

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Pedro Augusto · Out: Pol Fernández

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Eros Mancuso · Out: Diogo Barbosa

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Tomás Pochettino · Out: Emmanuel Martínez

PLAYER

Yellow card53'

Lucas Villalba

PLAYER

Yellow card65'

Pedro Augusto

OUT

Substitution67'

In: Yannick Bolasie · Out: Marquinhos

OUT

Substitution67'

In: Eduardo · Out: Gabriel Barbosa

OUT

Substitution71'

In: Calebe · Out: Zé Welison

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Lucca Prior · Out: Breno Lopes

OUT

Substitution82'

In: Kaique Kenji · Out: Kaio Jorge

PLAYER

Yellow card83'

Pedro Augusto

OUT

Substitution90'

In: Lautaro Díaz · Out: Christian

OUT

Substitution90'

In: Murilo Rhikman · Out: Lucas Romero

Ball positions

The ball's path over the whole match or one half: press play to run through it, drag the slider to jump anywhere. Loaded on request to keep the page light.

Commentary

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The game has concluded with Fortaleza finishing at 0 and Cruzeiro taking the victory with a score of 2.
90+6′The second half has concluded, with Fortaleza trailing 0 and Cruzeiro leading with 2 goals.
90+5′Tomás Pochettino from Fortaleza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90+5′Yannick Bolasie commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
90+5′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after a play that resulted in a deflection off Gustavo Mancha.
90+3′The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90+1′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Lautaro Díaz comes on to take the place of Christian.
90+1′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Murilo Rhikman comes on to take the place of Lucas Romero.
90′Kenji from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90′Benjamín Kuscevic from Fortaleza commits a foul.
88′Missed opportunity. Juan Lucero from Fortaleza took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left.
87′Missed opportunity! Lucas Romero from Cruzeiro had a header from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
86′Corner awarded to Cruzeiro after Benjamín Kuscevic allowed the ball to go out.
85′Shot off target. Eduardo from Cruzeiro took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the right.
84′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
84′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Christian from Cruzeiro.
83′Pedro Augusto of Fortaleza receives his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
82′Pedro Augusto from Fortaleza committed a foul.
82′Christian from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
82′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Kenji comes on to take the place of Kaio Jorge.
81′Shot on goal denied. Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it’s successfully stopped by %oppos_player% from Fortaleza.
79′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza after Yannick Bolasie allowed the ball to go out.
79′Substitution for Fortaleza: Lucca Prior comes on to take the place of Breno Lopes.
78′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza, following a concession by Lucas Romero.
77′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Gustavo Mancha.
76′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
75′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Cássio from Cruzeiro.
74′A shot on goal has been blocked. Juan Lucero from Fortaleza took a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was stopped by %oppos_player% from Cruzeiro, who made a save right in the center of the net. The opportunity was set up by Breno Lopes, who delivered a cross.Penalty
73′Tinga from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
73′Tinga from Fortaleza earns a free kick in their own half.
72′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza, following a foul by William.
71′Substitution for Fortaleza: Calebe comes on to take the place of Zé Welison.
70′Tinga from Fortaleza commits a foul.
67′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Eduardo comes on to take the place of Gabriel Barbosa.
67′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Yannick Bolasie comes on to take the place of Marquinhos.
65′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro.
65′Pedro Augusto from Fortaleza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
64′Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
64′Pedro Augusto from Fortaleza committed a foul.
64′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza, following a save by Cássio.
61′William from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
60′Pedro Augusto from Fortaleza committed a handball.
60′Fabrício Bruno from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
58′Kaio Jorge commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
58′Eros Mancuso from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
55′Missed opportunity. Tomás Pochettino from Fortaleza took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.Penalty
54′Missed opportunity. Tinga from Fortaleza took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.Penalty
53′Lucas Villalba from Cruzeiro receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
53′Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
53′Lucas Villalba from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
53′Offside call against Cruzeiro. Kaio Jorge has been flagged for being in an offside position.
50′A shot attempt is thwarted. Tomás Pochettino of Fortaleza takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
50′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza, following a foul by William.
49′Lucas Villalba from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
49′Breno Lopes from Fortaleza earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
48′Zé Welison from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
48′Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
47′Lucas Romero from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
47′Breno Lopes commits a foul for Fortaleza.
47′Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
45′Substitution for Fortaleza: Tomás Pochettino comes on to take the place of Emmanuel Martínez.
45′Substitution for Fortaleza: Pedro Augusto comes on to take the place of Guillermo Fernández.
45′Substitution for Fortaleza: Eros Mancuso comes on to take the place of Diogo Barbosa.
45+3′The first half concludes with the score at Fortaleza 0, Cruzeiro 2.
45+2′Gustavo Mancha from Fortaleza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
45+2′Gustavo Mancha from Fortaleza commits a foul.
45+2′Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
45′The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
45′Foul committed by William of Cruzeiro.
45′Emmanuel Martínez from Fortaleza earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
44′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Gustavo Mancha.
44′A shot attempt was thwarted. Lucas Romero from Cruzeiro took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Marquinhos provided the assist.Penalty
41′Goal! Fortaleza 0, Cruzeiro 2. Lucas Silva scores for Cruzeiro with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. The assist came from Gabriel Barbosa.
40′Lucas Villalba from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
40′Juan Lucero from Fortaleza committed a foul.
39′The shot was deflected. Tinga from Fortaleza tried a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked.Penalty
38′Corner kick awarded to Fortaleza after Lucas Silva allowed the ball to go out.
37′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Guillermo Fernández allowed the ball to go out.
37′The shot is deflected. Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Diogo Barbosa.Penalty
36′Christian from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
36′Emmanuel Martínez from Fortaleza earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
34′Goal! Fortaleza 0, Cruzeiro 1. Kaio Jorge scores for Cruzeiro with a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Gabriel Barbosa, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
34′Goal! Cruzeiro takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Fortaleza. Kaio Jorge scores with a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area.
33′A shot from outside the penalty area by Gabriel Barbosa of Cruzeiro is stopped by João Ricardo of Fortaleza, who makes the save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Lucas Silva.Penalty
29′Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
29′Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in their own half.
26′Lucas Romero from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
26′Lucas Romero from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his own half.
26′Juan Lucero from Fortaleza committed a foul.
25′Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza committed a handball.
24′Guillermo Fernández from Fortaleza is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
24′Foul committed by William of Cruzeiro.
21′Missed opportunity! Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro directed a header from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Kaiki.
18′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Gustavo Mancha allowed the ball to go out.
16′Emmanuel Martínez from Fortaleza receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
14′Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
12′A shot attempt is thwarted. Marquinhos from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Gabriel Barbosa.Penalty
11′Missed opportunity! Marquinhos from Cruzeiro took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Lucas Romero.Penalty
10′Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
10′Gustavo Mancha from Fortaleza commits a foul.
8′Shot on goal denied. Gabriel Barbosa from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it’s stopped by %oppos_player% of Fortaleza.Penalty
7′Shot goes wide. Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.Penalty
5′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Benjamín Kuscevic.
5′Kaiki from Cruzeiro tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.Penalty
5′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
4′The game has been temporarily halted due to an injury to João Ricardo from Fortaleza.
4′Shot on goal denied. Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the box, but João Ricardo from Fortaleza makes a save, stopping it in the upper center of the net. The assist came from William.
4′Shot on goal denied. William from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but João Ricardo from Fortaleza makes a save right in the middle of the goal.Penalty
3′A shot attempt was thwarted. Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but João Ricardo from Fortaleza made a save, diving to the bottom right corner. The play was set up by Christian.Penalty
The first half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the athletes are currently engaging in their pre-match warm-up routines.

Match statistics

FORCRZ

Possession and passing

49%Possession51%

87%Pass accuracy86%

416Passes444

361Successful Passes383

69Ball Safe76

6Key Passes14

5 more

46Long Passes42

52%Long-pass accuracy50%

5Substitutions5

24Successful Long Passes21

5Throw-ins9

Attack

0Goals2

10Shots Total17

1Shots On Target8

0Big Chances Created3

6Corners8

4Dangerous Attacks25

14 more

4Accurate Crosses2

101Attacks86

0Big Chances Missed2

20Dribble Attempts15

39Duels Won48

3Goal Attempts13

0Offsides2

5Shots Blocked4

6Shots inside the box13

4Shots Off Target5

4Shots outside the box4

45%Successful dribbles60%

9Successful Dribbles9

27Total Crosses15

Defence and discipline

6Saves1

11Tackles19

10Interceptions9

14Fouls10

4Yellow cards1

1Red cards0

2 more

10Free Kicks14

5Goal Kicks8

Other

4Successful Headers1

1Yellowred Cards0

2Injuries3

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

J. GobiPer-match averages this season · 4 matches · career: 26

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.50	2.00	2.50	4.85
Red cards	0.25	0.00	0.25	0.19
Second yellows	0.25	0.25	0.00	0.19
Penalties	0.50	0.25	0.25	0.27

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

FortalezaxGCruzeiro

0.751.74

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

0.802.71

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

0.751.74

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.421.70

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.330.03

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.070.03

Expected Points (xPTS)

0.712.06

Expected Goals Against (xGA)

1.740.75

Form

FortalezaLWDDL

17 MAYaway

Vasco da Gama

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 9

10 MAYhome

Fortaleza

Juventude

Brasileirão Série ARound 8

3 MAYaway

São Paulo

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 7

26 APRaway

Sport Recife

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 6

20 APRhome

Fortaleza

Palmeiras

Brasileirão Série ARound 5

17 APRaway

Vitória

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 4

13 APRhome

Fortaleza

Internacional

Brasileirão Série ARound 3

6 APRaway

Mirassol

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 2

29 MARhome

Fortaleza

Fluminense

Brasileirão Série ARound 1

8 DEChome

Fortaleza

Internacional

Brasileirão Série ARound 38

5 DECaway

Atlético GO

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 37

1 DECaway

Vitória

Fortaleza

Brasileirão Série ARound 36

26 NOVhome

Fortaleza

Flamengo

Brasileirão Série ARound 35

CruzeiroDWWWL

18 MAYhome

Cruzeiro

Atlético Mineiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 9

11 MAYaway

Sport Recife

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 8

4 MAYhome

Cruzeiro

Flamengo

Brasileirão Série ARound 7

27 APRhome

Cruzeiro

Vasco da Gama

Brasileirão Série ARound 6

20 APRaway

Bragantino

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 5

18 APRhome

Cruzeiro

Bahia

Brasileirão Série ARound 4

13 APRaway

São Paulo

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 3

6 APRaway

Internacional

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 2

29 MARhome

Cruzeiro

Mirassol

Brasileirão Série ARound 1

8 DECaway

Juventude

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 38

5 DEChome

Cruzeiro

Palmeiras

Brasileirão Série ARound 37

1 DECaway

Bragantino

Cruzeiro

Brasileirão Série ARound 36

28 NOVhome

Cruzeiro

Grêmio

Brasileirão Série ARound 35

Head-to-head

4Wins

3Draws

5Wins

The two sides have met 12 times.

19 OCT2025

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

26 MAY2025

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

6 AUG2024

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

18 APR2024

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

18 NOV2023

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

22 JUN2023

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

27 OCT2019

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

13 JUN2019

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

14 OCT2006

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

3 JUN2006

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

5 NOV2005

Fortaleza

Cruzeiro

Serie A

30 JUL2005

Cruzeiro

Fortaleza

Serie A

Trends

Win %

29%50%

Over 1.5 %

74%71%

Over 2.5 %

47%47%

Over 3.5 %

26%16%

BTTS %

50%45%

Failed to score %

32%26%

Clean sheets %

26%45%

Share of this season's matches where it happened — a win, over 1.5 / 2.5 / 3.5 goals, both teams scoring, failing to score, a clean sheet.

Season comparison

Goals / match

1.131.45

Conceded / match

1.530.82

Possession %

44.2447.74

Corners / match

5.615.82

Yellow cards / match

2.952.87

Team rating

6.826.95

Starting XI

CruzeiroFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €65M10/11

José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim

FortalezaFormation: 4-3-3 · €13M8/11

Juan Vojvoda

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Fortaleza€13Mstarting XI · 8/11€33Mwith bench · 16/23

Cruzeiro€65Mstarting XI · 10/11€108Mwith bench · 17/23

Cruzeiro's starting XI cost €52M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Fortaleza — bench

Gastón ÁvilaDefender · €13M (2023)4

TitiDefender · €500K (2018)7

Tomás PochettinoMidfielder · €2.3M (2021)7.0 10

CalebeMidfielder · €1.1M (2023)6.2 12

BrennoGoalkeeper14

Eros MancusoDefender · €1.5M (2024)6.3 18

DeyversonAttacker · €700K (2024)19

AllanzinhoAttacker28

Pedro AugustoMidfielder5.8 33

Emanuel BrítezDefender · €200K (2022)38

Lucca PriorMidfielder77

Kervin AndradeAttacker · €1.8M (2025)

Cruzeiro — bench

Yannick BolasieAttacker · €29M (2016)6.3 14

Mateo GamarraDefender21

EduardoMidfielder · €2M (2015)6.7 23

FagnerDefender · €3M (2012)26

Lautaro DíazAttacker · €78K (2025, loan)34

Jonathan JesusDefender · €1.4M (2024)35

Murilo RhikmanMidfielder36

Kauã PratesDefender · €7M (2026)41

Léo AragãoGoalkeeper70

Kaique KenjiAttacker6.6 75

RodriguinhoMidfielder99

Juan DinennoAttacker · €1M (2024)

Player statistics

Fortaleza starters then subs, by rating

João Ricardo#100 · Goalkeeper · 90′7.4

In this match

Goalkeeping

Saves: 6
Saves inside box: 3
Goals conceded: 2

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 24/28
Pass accuracy: 86%
Key passes: 0
Long balls (won/total): 3/7

Possession & duels

Touches: 41
Duels (won/total): 0/0
Possession lost: 4
Ball recoveries: 7

Defence

Tackles: 0
Clearances: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 0

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Fortaleza	2.3043.48%	2.2544.44%
Draw	3.1032.26%	3.1032.26%
Cruzeiro	3.4029.41%	3.4528.99%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Fortaleza or Draw	1.3076.92%	1.2977.52%
Fortaleza or Cruzeiro	1.3673.37%	1.3474.63%
Draw or Cruzeiro	1.5763.65%	1.6062.5%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.4369.93%
0–1 goals	–	2.7536.36%
3+ goals	2.4041.67%	2.4840.32%
0–2 goals	1.5365.23%	1.5365.36%
4+ goals	–	5.1019.61%
0–3 goals	–	1.1586.96%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Fortaleza	3.0033.33%	2.9533.9%
Draw	2.0050%	2.0050%
Cruzeiro	4.0025%	4.1024.39%

Outcome	bet365
FOR → FOR	3.7526.67%
FOR → X	15.006.67%
FOR → CRZ	34.002.94%
X → FOR	5.5018.18%
X → X	4.5022.22%
X → CRZ	7.0014.29%
CRZ → FOR	29.003.45%
CRZ → X	15.006.67%
CRZ → CRZ	5.5018.18%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.5028.57%
6 - 8	4.0025%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	15.006.67%
Over 14	6.5015.38%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.0793.46%
0–2 cards	–	5.8017.24%
4+ cards	–	1.2580%
0–3 cards	–	3.3529.85%
5+ cards	–	1.5763.69%
0–4 cards	–	2.1746.08%
6+ cards	2.1047.62%	2.1047.62%
0–5 cards	1.6660.02%	1.6162.11%
7+ cards	–	2.9533.9%
0–6 cards	–	1.3275.76%
8+ cards	–	4.3522.99%
0–7 cards	–	1.1586.96%
9+ cards	–	6.2516%
0–8 cards	–	1.0694.34%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Flamengo	28	60
2	Palmeiras	28	57
3	Athletico PR	28	49
4	Fluminense	28	48
5	Bahia	28	46
6	Cruzeiro	28	45
7	Atlético Mineiro	27	40
8	Santos	27	38
9	Coritiba	28	38
10	Bragantino	27	36
11	São Paulo	27	36
12	Botafogo	28	35
13	Vitória	28	33
14	Corinthians	28	32
15	Mirassol	28	32
16	Vasco da Gama	27	31
17	Grêmio	28	29
18	Internacional	28	28
19	Remo	28	23
20	Chapecoense	27	18

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	2.0050%	1.9850.51%
No	1.7557.14%	1.7258.14%