Cruzeiro MG
- Cruzeiro MG are unbeaten in 5 matches (W3, D2) across all competitions, winning their last two home games.
- Guga has been the tempo-setter in midfield as Jorge’s tactical approach has been implemented, making Cruzeiro’s home record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses even more impressive.
Fluminense RJ
- Fluminense RJ have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, but they lost their only away game during that spell.
- Fluminense have played with more patience, possession and structure under the leadership of Luis Zubeldía, who has instilled a sense of possession, discipline and width to his squad since taking over in September 2025.
- Fluminense are in 3rd place in Serie A 2026 with 30 points from 17 matches, 7 ahead of Cruzeiro who are in 9th, also with 23 points from 17 games.
Key Players
John Kennedy has been on fire for Fluminense with 4 goals in his last 5 games , while Germán Cano is still a major goal threat in the penalty box for Fluminense, able to capitalize on half-chances.
Betting Insights
- Cruzeiro MG have scored 1.67 goals per home game and conceded 1.22 on average in Serie A 2026, while Fluminense RJ have scored 1.25 and conceded 1.50 on their travels, so goals are likely in this encounter of two teams who have been involved in open games this season.
- Back Fluminense to nick a high-scoring game, with the odds for an away win currently set at 3.62, ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ at 1.81 and ‘Over 2.5 goals’ at 2.09 all likely to come in.
Prediction
A clash of these two styles promises to be an open and lively affair on Sunday as Cruzeiro will be desperate to keep their momentum going while Fluminense will want to consolidate their position in the top three.
