Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Expect an exciting game

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 18, 2025

Fluminense and Cruzeiro will meet at the Maracanã for the most highly anticipated match of the round. The Cariocas are back in the league after a sensational campaign in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. Their next opponent is high-flying Cruzeiro, second in the table with the same points as the leader, Flamengo.

Fluminense: Form and statistics

Before the FIFA tournament, Fluminense was the underdog of the four Brazilian teams competing in the United States. In the end, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras was the only non-European team to reach the semi-finals. Fluminense lost 2-0 to Chelsea. It was one of the highest moments in the club's history, but now it's time to focus on the Brasileirão, which the Cariocas haven't won since 2012. Jhon Arias emerged as Fluminense's most outstanding player at the FIFA World Club Cup and is being targeted by European clubs. The Colombian will probably leave the Série A soon. Fluminense is in seventh place with 20 points but has two games in hand. Renato Gaúcho's men are motivated, but will have to be at a high level to beat Cruzeiro.

Fluminense: Lineup

Cano is mourning the loss of his mother, and it remains unclear whether he will participate in this game.

🔖Fluminense starting lineup (4-3-3)

Fábio – Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignácio, Renê – Bernal, Martinelli, Nonato – Arias, Canobbio, Everaldo

⛔️Out: Otávio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Renato Gaúcho

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

The league stopped for a month, but it didn't change the momentum of the Miners, who beat Grêmio 4-1 at home. Kaio Jorge was unstoppable and scored a hat-trick. The striker has 11 goals to his name and is the top scorer in the Série A. Leonardo Jardim has built a team that applies a high level of pressure to its opponents, trying to win the ball back quickly. The Cabuloso is dynamic and focused on the opposing goal. Cruzeiro finished with 45% possession but shot 17 times. Kaio Jorge's speed and Matheus Pereira's creativity are Cruzeiro's most lethal weapons, which complement the team's organization and hard work. The Fox has 27 points from 13 games. Cruzeiro recorded eight wins, three draws, and two defeats with a goal difference of 21-9.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Carlos Eduardo has served his suspension and is available again. Left-back Kaiki picked up his third yellow card and cannot play. Jardim could move William, the usual right-back, to the left, or he could bring on 16-year-old Kauã Prates.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-3-3)

Cássio – Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, William – Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Matheus Pereira – Christian, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: Janderson, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique (injured), Kaiki (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics

Fluminense has the upper hand in 77 meetings with Cruzeiro. The Cariocas have won 32 games, while the Miners have won 25. On 20 occasions, the matches have ended in a draw. Fluminense has only lost once in its last 10 meetings with Cruzeiro.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Fluminense has won four of its last four home matches against Cruzeiro. You can bet on the Tricolor winning for 2.30 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won in six of Fluminense's last eight matches. You can bet on a game with a maximum of two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.55 at 1xBet;
• Fluminense scored first in five of its last six meetings with Cruzeiro. You can bet that Fluminense will be the first team to score for 1.73 at Bet365.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro match prediction 18 July 2025

Both teams are motivated, and the game promises to be exciting. Fluminense was outstanding in the FIFA Club World Cup, and Cruzeiro is in second place in the Brasileirão. The Tricolor didn't play in the last round, while Cruzeiro beat Grêmio 4-1 at home. Fluminense plays at home and has outplayed Cruzeiro in recent years, so it's the favorite at the bookmakers. However, Leonardo Jardim's side is proving to be very strong and could cause problems for the Cariocas. Anything can happen in this match, but I'm leaning to bet on a Double Chance in favor of Cruzeiro.

Our match prediction: X2 for 1.63 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.00 at Betway.

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