Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jul 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Fluminense vs Cruzeiro

Fluminense host Cruzeiro in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 06:30 on Friday 18 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Can Cruzeiro Stay Close to the Favourites?

The best plan could involve backing Cruzeiro with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.90 when clashing with Fluminense. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Fluminense Beat Cruzeiro in their Last H2H Battle

Fluminense won their previous Série A game 2-0. This road win against Internacional made it two league victories on the spin. The Big Flu had 50% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Kevin Serna and Paulo Baya each scored one goal.

In their most recent encounter, Fluminense faced Chelsea in the Club World Cup and were defeated 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

Cruzeiro secured a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 win occurred against Grêmio. Leonardo Jardim's side had 46% possession and managed nine shots on goal, with Kaio Jorge scoring a hat-trick and Lucas Villalba also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When these two teams last met, Fluminense claimed a home win. Beating Cruzeiro by a 1-0 scoreline. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature six Fluminense wins, three draws and one Cruzeiro triumph.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	13	8	3	2	21	9	12	21:9	27
7	Fluminense	11	6	2	3	15	12	3	15:12	20

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Fluminense have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Renato Gaucho's men have averaged 54.3% possession and 4.4 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.8 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Top goalscorer Kevin Serna has found the net 3 times, with Paulo Baya, Guga, Hercules and Agustin Canobbio scoring 1 each. Jhon Arias has recorded the most assists with 4.

Cruzeiro have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 5.7 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Belo Horizonte outfit average 47.4% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 6.1 corners against them, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Kaio Jorge is the leading scorer with 10 goals, followed by Matheus Pereira on 2, with Lucas Villalba and two others bagging 1. Matheus Pereira has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fluminense predicted lineup (4-3-3): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Pablo Freytes, Rene, Hercules, Martinelli, Gustavo Nonato, Jhon Arias, Agustín Canobbio, Germán Cano.

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-3-3): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kauã Prates, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira, Christian Cardoso, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Fluminense vs Cruzeiro betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Cruzeiro +0.25 at odds of 1.90 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Série A showdown.

The Série A form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Fluminense vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fluminense in 11 of their last 20 games.

Cruzeiro +0.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fluminense 0 - 1 Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro are available to back at 8.00 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Agustín Canobbio Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.68

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense) can be backed to register at least one shot on goal at 1.68. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Agustín Canobbio Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

4.30

First

7.50

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.72

Under 0.5

1.80

Shots

Over 2.5

2.23

Under 2.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score 5.50

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has racked up two goals in his past four Série Amatches away from home. We’ll take a chance at 5.50 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

5.30

First

9.50

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.53

Shots

Over 1.5

1.53

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Over 4.5 Corners 1.67

It’s been an average of 7.60 Cruzeiro corners in the past five games, with Fluminense conceding a corner average of 6.40 in their previous five matches. The Cruzeiro Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of 1.67.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fluminense

Total

10.20 4.40 5.80

Home

10.70 7.10 3.60

Away

10.30 3.70 6.60

Cruzeiro

Total

12.60 6.50 6.10

Home

11.30 6.00 5.30

Away

11.20 4.90 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

1.83

Under 10.5

1.83

Fluminense Corners

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.80

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

1.73

Under 4.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

1.85

X

6.40

2

2.17

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Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Fluminense Victory

With a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Fluminense are favourites to prosper in this Série A encounter and they’re available at 2.25 with the bookies. Cruzeiro are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 3.40.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Fluminense available at 1.57 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Cruzeiro at 2.25.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.70.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Série A game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

2.25

X

3.20

2

3.40

Half-Time Result

1

3.00

X

1.95

2

4.00

Double Chance

1X

1.30

12

1.36

X2

1.62

Draw No Bet

1

1.57

2

2.25

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

1.95

2 Hcp +0.25

1.90

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.53

Over 2.5

2.40

Both Teams to Score

Yes

2.05

No

1.70

Jhon Arias Heads First Goalscorer Market

The First Goalscorer favourite is Jhon Arias at 5.10. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

First

5.10

Anytime

2.95

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

First

5.60

Anytime

3.30

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.35

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.75

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.30

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.40

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

9.50

Anytime

5.30

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

11.50

Anytime

5.60

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

12.50

Anytime

6.75

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

13.00

Anytime

7.00

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

First

13.00

Anytime

7.00

Paulo Henrique "Ganso" Chagas de Lima (Fluminense)

First

14.00

Anytime

7.50

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

First

15.00

Anytime

8.00

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

17.00

Anytime

9.00

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

First

18.00

Anytime

9.00

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

First

18.00

Anytime

9.00

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

First

20.00

Anytime

10.00

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

20.00

Anytime

10.50

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

First

21.00

Anytime

10.50

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

23.00

Anytime

12.50

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

1.38

Under 0.5

2.43

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.44

Under 0.5

2.30

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.60

Under 0.5

1.97

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.72

Under 0.5

1.80

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

1.81

Under 0.5

1.75

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.53

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

2.35

Under 0.5

1.41

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

2.45

Under 1.5

1.40

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

2.48

Under 0.5

1.38

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

2.50

Under 0.5

1.36

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

2.70

Under 0.5

1.33

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

3.40

Under 0.5

1.21

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

3.40

Under 0.5

1.19

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

3.40

Under 0.5

1.20

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.18

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.16

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

3.95

Under 0.5

1.13

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

Over 3.5

2.32

Under 3.5

-

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

1.81

Under 3.5

-

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

1.63

Under 2.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

2.02

Under 2.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

2.23

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

1.96

Under 2.5

-

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

2.38

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

1.77

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

2.04

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

1.53

Under 1.5

-

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.35

Under 0.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

1.38

Under 0.5

-

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.61

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

1.47

Under 0.5

-

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

1.84

Under 0.5

-

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Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Fluminense vs Cruzeiro team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A and the newest injury information.

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