Cruzeiro 1-0 Fortaleza final score - 18 October 2025, Brasileirão Serie A

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Lucas Gazal (Fortaleza) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Cruzeiro needs to be cautious. Fortaleza have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick for Fortaleza in the half of Cruzeiro.

kaua moraes gets his shot on target but fails to score for Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro have been awarded a corner by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.

Free kick for Fortaleza in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Belo Horizonte.

Fabricio Bruno of Cruzeiro gets in a strike, but is off target.

Cruzeiro have been awarded a corner by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.

Wanderson for Cruzeiro drives towards goal at Governador Magalhaes Pinto. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Marinho for Fortaleza gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Throw-in for Fortaleza close to the penalty box.

Cruzeiro awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Fortaleza's Lucas Gazal has been booked in Belo Horizonte.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Marinho for Fortaleza gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Can Cruzeiro get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Fortaleza's half?

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Fortaleza awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Walace is replacing Christian for the home team.

Cruzeiro make their fourth substitution with Yannick Bolasie replacing Matheus Pereira.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a throw-in for Cruzeiro, close to Fortaleza's area.

Marinho is replacing Tomas Pochettino for Fortaleza at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

The away team have replaced Bruno Pacheco with Diogo Barbosa. This is the fourth substitution made today by Martin Palermo.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Kayke (Fortaleza) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Fortaleza.

Fortaleza push upfield and Emanuel Britez gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Cruzeiro defence.

Fortaleza have been awarded a corner by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro close to the penalty box.

Fortaleza's Lucas Sasha gets in a shot on goal at Governador Magalhaes Pinto. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Fortaleza.

Throw-in Cruzeiro.

Kayke is replacing Juan Martin Lucero for the away team.

Cruzeiro make their third substitution with Wanderson replacing Keny Arroyo.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Fortaleza is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

Fortaleza's Lucas Sasha gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Pierre is back on the pitch.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Belo Horizonte to check on Pierre, who is grimacing with pain.

Free kick Fortaleza.

In Belo Horizonte a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Martin Palermo (Fortaleza) is making a second substitution, with Pierre replacing Rodrigo Santos.

Martin Palermo is making the team's first substitution at Governador Magalhaes Pinto with Moises replacing Jose Maria Herrera.

The home team replace Kaua Prates with William.

Carlos Eduardo is on a sub for Lucas Silva for Cruzeiro.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards the home team a throw-in.

Goal kick for Fortaleza at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Cruzeiro are coming forward and Fabricio Bruno gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in Cruzeiro.

Fortaleza awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Belo Horizonte.

In Belo Horizonte Fortaleza attack through Jose Maria Herrera. The finish is off target, however.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Cruzeiro to take a throw-in in Fortaleza territory.

Fortaleza's Juan Martin Lucero has been booked in Belo Horizonte and will miss the next match through suspension.

In Belo Horizonte Cruzeiro drive forward through Keny Arroyo. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Fortaleza awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Fortaleza in their own half.

Cruzeiro needs to be cautious. Fortaleza have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Fortaleza is awarded a throw-in in their half.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Free kick for Fortaleza in the half of Cruzeiro.

Ball safe as Fortaleza is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Belo Horizonte.

Fortaleza have been awarded a corner by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.

Fortaleza drives forward and Lucas Sasha gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Fortaleza awarded a free kick in their own half.

Cruzeiro's Lucas Romero is back in action after a slight knock.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Lucas Romero.

Free kick Cruzeiro.

At Governador Magalhaes Pinto, Tomas Pochettino has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Eros Nazareno Mancuso (Fortaleza) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Fortaleza will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Cruzeiro.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Fortaleza are pushing forward but Tomas Pochettino's finish is wide of the goal.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Fortaleza.

Goal kick for Fortaleza at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Throw-in high up the field for Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte.

Can Fortaleza get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cruzeiro's half?

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Belo Horizonte.

Lucas Gazal (Fortaleza) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Fortaleza have been awarded a corner by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro) gets a yellow card.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Fortaleza close to the penalty box.

Fortaleza awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Fortaleza.

Cruzeiro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Fortaleza have a goal kick.

Cruzeiro's Gabriel Barbosa misses with an attempt on goal.

In Belo Horizonte Cruzeiro drive forward through Gabriel Barbosa. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Fortaleza in their own half.

Goal! Christian gives Cruzeiro a 1-0 lead in Belo Horizonte. That's a fine assist from Keny Arroyo.

Fortaleza have a dangerous throw-in.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Throw-in for Fortaleza at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

In Belo Horizonte a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Fortaleza in the half of Cruzeiro.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Free kick for Fortaleza in their own half.

Can Cruzeiro capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Fortaleza's half?

Breno for Fortaleza drives towards goal at Governador Magalhaes Pinto. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in their own half.

In Belo Horizonte a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Ball safe as Fortaleza is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in the half of Fortaleza.

Rodrigo Santos (Fortaleza) has received a first yellow card.

Goal kick for Fortaleza at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in Cruzeiro.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a free kick to Cruzeiro just outside Fortaleza's area.

Ball goes out of play for a Fortaleza goal kick.

Cruzeiro's Gabriel Barbosa breaks free at Governador Magalhaes Pinto. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Cruzeiro awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Corner awarded to Fortaleza.

Free kick Fortaleza.

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima signals a Fortaleza throw-in in Cruzeiro's half.

If Fabricio Bruno Soares de Faria receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 6 yellow cards so far this season.

If Breno Henrique Vasconcelos Lopes scores against Cruzeiro EC MG it will be his 5th goal for Fortaleza EC CE this season.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Brasileiro Serie A.

Fortaleza EC CE have received 6 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Brasileiro Serie A.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't won in their last 4 games.

Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1.38 goals when playing at home and Fortaleza EC CE scores 1.03 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Cruzeiro EC MG and Fortaleza EC CE is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Cruzeiro EC MG and Fortaleza EC CE is 1.8.

Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1 goals in a match against Fortaleza EC CE and Fortaleza EC CE scores 0.8 goals against Cruzeiro EC MG (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Cruzeiro EC MG won 2, Fortaleza EC CE won 2, 1 draws.

Fortaleza EC CE's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Cruzeiro EC MG's.

In Brasileiro Serie A, Fortaleza EC CE has better performance than Cruzeiro EC MG.

When Fortaleza EC CE is down 1-0 away, they win 5% of their matches.

When Cruzeiro EC MG is down 0-1 home, they win 30% of their matches.

When Fortaleza EC CE leads 0-1 away, they win in 40% of their matches.

When Cruzeiro EC MG leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

On their last meeting Cruzeiro EC MG won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Cruzeiro EC MG.

Cruzeiro EC MG wins 32% of halftimes, Fortaleza EC CE wins 31%.

Cruzeiro EC MG wins 1st half in 32% of their matches, Fortaleza EC CE in 31% of their matches.

A year ago, Cruzeiro EC MG were number 8 in the table with 43 points. Now they are number 3 with 53 points.

Lucas Daniel Romero has more yellow cards (9) than any other player at Cruzeiro EC MG. Leandro Emmanuel Martinez has collected 6 for Fortaleza EC CE.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is Cruzeiro EC MG's top scorer with 15 goals. Breno Henrique Vasconcelos Lopes has scored 4 times for Fortaleza EC CE.

Fortaleza EC CE's away record this season: 1-4-7.

Fortaleza EC CE haven't scored in 4 of their 12 away matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't scored in 1 of their 14 home matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Did you know that Fortaleza EC CE scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Cruzeiro EC MG scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Last season's matches: 1-2 (Cruzeiro EC MG at home) and 1-1 (Fortaleza EC CE at home).

Cruzeiro EC MG's last home win against Fortaleza EC CE was in 2005.

During the last 12 meetings, Cruzeiro EC MG have won 5 times, there have been 3 draws while Fortaleza EC CE have won 4 times. The goal difference is 15-11 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.

During the last 5 meetings with Cruzeiro EC MG playing at home, Cruzeiro EC MG have won 1 times, there have been 2 draws while Fortaleza EC CE have won 2 times. The goal difference is 5-4 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.