Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Prediction: 2-1

Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 19, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.

Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.

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Recent Form Insights

Cruzeiro's Last Match – Atletico Mineiro vs Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Brazil Serie A draw with Atletico Mineiro on October 16. In that match, Cruzeiro had 39% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Atletico Mineiro	61%	14 (4)	0.94	60
Cruzeiro	39%	3 (2)	0.59	22

Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Vasco da Gama

Fortaleza will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Vasco da Gama on October 16. In that match, Fortaleza saw 56% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 9 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Fortaleza	56%	16 (9)	1.91	69
Vasco da Gama	44%	4 (3)	0.49	27

Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 0.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.

Cruzeiro Fixtures

Fortaleza Fixtures