Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction and Betting Tips | June 19th 2024
The Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Cruzeiro and Fluminense go head-to-head at the Mineirão on Wednesday. Fernando Diniz’s men are on a four-match winning streak against the hosts and will be looking to extend this dominant run.
Cruzeiro continued to struggle for results on their travels as they played out a goalless draw with Vasco da Gama at the Estádio São Januário on Sunday.
While Fernando Seabra’s side have now failed to win four of their five away matches in the league, they now return home where they are on a five-game winning streak.
With 14 points from eight matches, Cruzeiro are currently eighth in the Serie A table, level on points with seventh-placed Palmeiras.
Meanwhile, Fluminense continued to languish at the bottom end of the table as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico Goianiense last time out.
Before that, Diniz’s side suffered a 1-0 loss against Botafogo on June 12 which saw their four-match unbeaten run come to an end.
With six points from nine matches, Fluminense are currently 19th in the Serie A standings, level on points with Gremio, Criciuma and rock-bottom Vitoria.
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 20 wins from the last 43 meetings between the sides, Fluminense boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Cruzeiro have picked up 13 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Fluminense are on a four-game winning streak against Seabra’s men and are unbeaten in their last eight encounters, claiming five wins and three draws since a 2-1 loss in August 2018.
- Cruzeiro are currently on a run of five back-to-back home wins across all competitions, stretching back to a 3-3 draw with Alianza on April 12.
- Fluminense have failed to win their last six Serie A matches, losing four and claiming two draws since April’s 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama.
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction
While Fluminense will be looking to stop the rot, they are in for a tough 90 minutes against a Cruzeiro side who have won their last five home games.
We predict Seabra’s men will take the positives from their draw at Vasco and come away with another home victory.
Prediction: Cruzeiro 2-1 Fluminense
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Cruzeiro to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Fluminense’s last seven matches)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in the last five meetings between the two teams)