Match analysis
BrazilSerie A
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Serie A fixture.
Rodrigo🟨
Christian⚽L. Villalba🟨E. Mancuso🟨T. Pochettino🟨J. Lucero🟨Kaua Prates🔄Lucas Silva🔄Rodrigo🔄J. Herrera🔄J. Lucero🔄K. Arroyo🔄T. Pochettino🔄Bruno Pacheco🔄Christian🔄Matheus Pereira🔄Gazal🟨Cruzeiro got the job done on Sunday 19 October 2025, winning 1-0 at home to Fortaleza EC (Serie A). Cruzeiro went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. On the numbers, Cruzeiro saw more of the ball (55%), while the shot count was 10 for Cruzeiro and 18 for Fortaleza EC.
For Cruzeiro, Christian (21') was on target.
A clean sweep for our tipsters, with all four tips on this match winning: under 2.5 goals.
In eight meetings since June 2019, Cruzeiro have won three, Fortaleza EC have taken three and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza EC prediction page.
6W 3D 1L2.10 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| CruzeiroHome | Rating | Fortaleza ECAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,641 | Overall | 1,498 |
| 1,600 | Match venue | 1,475 |
| 1,600 | At home | 1,579 |
| 1,561 | Away | 1,475 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,498 | Attack | 1,462 |
| 1,658 | Defence | 1,534 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,487 |
| 1,429 | Away attack | 1,452 |
| 1,620 | Home defence | 1,608 |
| 1,655 | Away defence | 1,494 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,200 | Goal environment | 1,378 |
| 1,427 | Home goals | 1,375 |
| 1,273 | Away goals | 1,503 |
| 1,496 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,515 | Set-piece attack | 1,522 |
| 1,514 | Set-piece defence | 1,521 |
| 1,571 | Close games | 1,524 |
| 1,662 | Winning margin | 1,495 |
Match venue compares Cruzeiro at home with Fortaleza EC away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Cruzeiro1:1Fortaleza ECUnknown
PajimonWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Alright folks, let's fire up the BBQ and talk some football! We've got a proper mismatch here - 3rd place Cruzeiro hosting the struggling 18th place Fortaleza EC. This is like bringing a steak to a vegetarian party, just no contest! Cruzeiro have been rock solid at home this…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Brazilian Serie A clash between Cruzeiro and Fortaleza EC. On paper, this looks like a mismatch of epic proportions - Cruzeiro sitting pretty in 3rd place with 53 points, while Fortaleza are languishing in 18th, just three points off…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickUnder 2.5
In the grand theater of Brazilian football, a tale of two teams unfolds. Cruzeiro, sitting third in the league with 53 points, represents the light side of the force - strong, consistent, and formidable. Fortaleza EC, languishing in 18th with merely 24 points, embodies the…
Value VinnyWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers. Cruzeiro sits 3rd in the table with 53 points, boasting an impressive 80% home win rate and a miserly 0.60 goals conceded per game at their own ground. Fortaleza, meanwhile, languishes in 18th place with just 24…
