Fluminense vs Cruzeiro Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brasileiro Serie A 2025

The Tricolor secured a 1-0 win when these teams last met.

Fluminense are ready to take on Cruzeiro in the match week 14 fixture of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025. The interesting contest between the two teams is scheduled to take place at the Marcana Stadium.

Fluminense are coming in after their elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Tricolor performed well on the world stage, but it was not enough. They are currently in seventh place on the Brazilian Serie A points table.

They have not been the best in the league. But they will be looking to step up now.

Cruzeiro are in flying form in the league this season. They are in the second spot on the Brasileiro Serie A points table. A win for them here can take them to the top of the table.

But it is not going to be an easy fixture for them. They will be away from home, which will be a slight disadvantage.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Marcana Stadium
• Date: Friday, July 18
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 IST (Thursday, July 17; 22:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT)
• Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fluminense: W-D-W-W-L

Cruzeiro: W-D-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Hercules (Fluminense)

The 24-year-old midfielder is going to play a crucial role for Fluminense when they take on an in-form Cruzeiro next. Hercules delivered a couple of top performances for the Tricolor in the knockout stages of the recent Club World Cup. He was impactful in the midfield and can score goals as well.

Segunda-feira: ✔️Quinta é dia de Maraca! 📸: Marina Garcia/FFC pic.twitter.com/Fb7Mxt1YEP

— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) July 15, 2025

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Kaio Jorge is in fantastic form in the Brazilian Serie A this season. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward is coming in after scoring a hat-trick in the previous league game for Cruzeiro. In his 12 league appearances this season, he has scored 11 goals.

The player also bagged a couple of assists. Jorge is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

TROCA DE PASSES ENVOLVENTE ATÉ CHEGAR PARA KAIO JORGE!! O ATACANTE INVADE A ÁREA E BATE CRUZADO, MARCANDO SEU TERCEIRO GOL NA PARTIDA!!! VAMOOOOSSS!!!!🔷 #CRUxGRE | 4-1 | #GrandeCampeão pic.twitter.com/m4CNADqBU0

— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) July 14, 2025

Match Facts

• Fluminense have won four of their last five matches against Cruzeiro.
• Cruzeiro have only won one of their last five matches against the Tricolor.
• They are on a 13-match unbeaten run.

Fluminense vs Cruzeiro: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @9/4 Unibet
• Kaio Jorge to score @7/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @21/5 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

Otavio will not be in action for Fluminense. He is injured.

Cruzeiro will be without the services of João Marcelo and Matheus Henrique. Both of them are dealing with their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 77

Fluminense won: 32

Cruzeiro won: 25

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineup

Fluminense predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Fábio (GK); Ignácio, Silva, Santos; Guga, Hércules, Bernal, René; Nonato; Arias, Cano

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio (GK); William, Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Romero, Silva; Christian, Pereira, Wanderson; Kaio Jorge

Match Prediction

These two Brazilian clubs have been in good form lately and are likely to produce a close contest. The Campeonato Serie A 2025 match between Fluminense and Cruzeiro might end in a draw.

Prediction: Fluminense 2-2 Cruzeiro

Telecast Details

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