The kick off for the match between Cruzeiro and Fluminense will take place at 00:30 (UK time) - Monday, 06/01 - at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão). This clash of the 2026 Brazil Serie A looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Fluminense Football Club. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.
APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:
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Cruzeiro Preview
Cruzeiro has played 17 matches in the Brazil Serie A so far, with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. This results in an average of 1.35 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses. Cruzeiro's attack has scored 48 goals, 23 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.35 goals per league match and 1.37 goals per match across the entire season.
Kaio Jorge is the team’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Lucas Daniel Romero leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, Raposa has conceded 27 goals in the league (an average of 1.59) and 40 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.14 over 35 matches).
Fluminense preview
In 17 Brazil Serie A matches, Fluminense has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 19 wins in 35 matches. The team has scored 50 goals, 27 of them in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.59 goals per match), with John Kennedy being the team's top scorer with 8 goals and Luciano Acosta providing 4 assists.
Defensively, Flu has conceded 22 goals in the league and 37 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | D D W D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 44% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 2.89 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.22 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 11% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 67% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.61 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.93 | 1.45 |
Fluminense
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | L D L L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 78% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.89 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.11 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 78% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 22% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 89% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.89 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.2 | 1.54 |
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