Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction: Cruzeiro is the favorite

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 09, 2025

Cruzeiro and Fluminense will meet at the Mineirão for one of the most anticipated matches of Round 33.

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro remains firmly in third place and beat Grêmio 1-0 away in the last round. The Miners took advantage of Flamengo's draw and are now only two points behind second place, although they have played one more game. At the Arena, the home team started better, creating problems for Cruzeiro's build-up play. From the 25th minute onwards, Leonardo Jardim's team began to have more possession, and in the 43rd minute, following a corner, Fabrício Bruno opened the scoring. The center back, called up to the Brazilian national team, jumped higher than everyone else and headed the ball into the back of the net. In the second half, Grêmio naturally pressed for the equalizer. Still, the most dangerous scoring opportunity was for Cruzeiro, in a lightning-fast counterattack that ended with Kaio Jorge hitting the crossbar. In the final minutes, the Gaúchos suffocated Cruzeiro, but goalkeeper Cássio secured the victory.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Captain Lucas Silva received his third yellow card and is suspended.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio – William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Eduardo, Lucas Romero – Christian, Matheus Pereira, Arroyo – Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: Wanderson, Marquinhos, Matheus Henrique, Fagner (injured), Lucas Silva (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Fluminense: Form and statistics

Fluminense achieved a vital result against Mirassol, winning 1-0 at home. It was only Mirassol's sixth defeat in the league, which shows how difficult it is to beat Rafael Guanaes' team. Fluminense kept seventh place, the last spot that qualifies for the Copa Libertadores, and increased its lead over São Paulo, Vasco, and Corinthians. None of Fluminense's three pursuers won, so it was a perfect round for Zubeldía's team. The only goal of the game was scored by Serna in the 31st minute, with a lucky shot that deflected off Daniel Borges and wrong-footed the goalkeeper Walter. Fluminense and Mirassol had several chances to score, but both sides were wasteful. It was Fluminense's sixth consecutive home win, all of them with a clean sheet. The Cariocas struggle on the road, so any points they can bring back from the Mineirão will be a blessing.

Fluminense: Lineup

Midfielder Martinelli received his third yellow card and is suspended. Zubeldía may field a defensive midfielder, such as Bernal, in Martinelli's place to block Cruzeiro's creativity.

🔖Fluminense starting lineup (4-3-3)

Fábio – Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê – Bernal, Hércules, Acosta – Serna, Canobbio, Everaldo

⛔️Out: Cano, Manoel, Ganso (injured), Martinelli (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Luis Zubeldía

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Head-to-head statistics

Cruzeiro and Fluminense have met 78 times, and the head-to-head record favors the Cariocas. Cruzeiro won 26 games, while Fluminense won 32. On 20 occasions, the matches ended in a draw. In Round 14, Cruzeiro won 2–0 in Rio de Janeiro.

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Betting tips & Odds

• Cruzeiro scored first in four of its last five games. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 1.62 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in Fluminense’s last six matches. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.64 at 1xBet;
• Cruzeiro won six of its previous seven home matches. You can bet on Cruzeiro winning for 1.88 at 1xBet.

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense match prediction 09 November 2025

Cruzeiro still dreams of the title and is the favorite in this match against Fluminense. The Miners have won six of their last seven home games, while Fluminense has lost its previous three games on the road. Fluminense has improved since coach Zubeldia took over, but I am leaning toward a Cruzeiro victory.

Our match prediction: Cruzeiro to win for 1.88 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.70 at 1xBetway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-0 for 6.00 at Bet365.