Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 May 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense

Cruzeiro meet Fluminense at the Mineirão, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 31 May.

When Fluminense clash against Cruzeiro, we will take the former at +102 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Cruzeiro were winners last time out. It was a 2-1 home victory against Chapecoense. The Belo Horizonte outfit enjoyed 66% possession and managed seven shots on target, while Kaio Jorge and Luis Sinisterra each scored one goal.

Fluminense suffered a defeat in their previous league game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred against Mirassol, making it two consecutive Série A away losses. The Big Flu dominated possession with 68% of the ball but only managed one shot on goal.

Four days ago, Fluminense claimed a 3-1 Copa Libertadores victory at home to Deportivo La Guaira.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last time Cruzeiro and Fluminense met involved the former hosting a 0-0 draw. Fluminense have secured five wins, Cruzeiro boast two wins and there have been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Fluminense	18	9	4	5	28	23	5	28:23	31
11	Cruzeiro	18	6	6	6	24	28	-4	24:28	24

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Cruzeiro have had 58.9% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 7.5 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.

Christian Cardoso leads the way with 4 goals, Kaio Jorge has 3, with Keny Arroyo and Kaua Moraes scoring 2. Christian Cardoso is the leading assists maker with 3.

Fluminense have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Rio de Janeiro club average 61.2% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

John Kennedy has scored 6 goals, followed by Jefferson Savarino and Rodrigo Castillo on 3. Guga has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Gerson, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Neyser Villarreal.

Fluminense confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Fabio (GK), Guga, Jemmes, Julian Millan, Guilherme Arana, Kevin Serna, Facundo Bernal, Martinelli, Yeferson Soteldo, John Kennedy, Jefferson Savarino.

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Cruzeiro vs Fluminense with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Fluminense look a quality wager for this Série A encounter and we can bet the away team at +102 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Série A stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Cruzeiro vs Fluminense league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fluminense in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Fluminense in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games against Fluminense.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 1 - 2 Fluminense

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Fluminense which is available at odds of +900. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jefferson Savarino to Score +370

Jefferson Savarino (Fluminense) has netted three goals in his past nine Série A games. It’s worth a gamble on the +370 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -139

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven consecutive Fluminense matches. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -139 that the sides go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

8.60 4.80 3.80

Home

8.70 5.40 3.30

Away

10.30 4.80 5.50

Fluminense

Total

9.40 5.50 3.90

Home

8.80 5.40 3.40

Away

10.50 5.00 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-106

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-128

Fluminense Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Cruzeiro odds are -110 which leads to them being favourites in this Série A clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 52% prospect of securing a victory. The market suggests that Fluminense are least likely to win at +340.

Cruzeiro can be backed at +145 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Fluminense can be chanced at +340 and the draw is +120.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -139.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Série A matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

-110

X

+220

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+120

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-303

X2

-120

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+190

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-100

Favourite Kaio Jorge is available at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+360

Anytime

+140

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+270

Givanildo Hulk (Fluminense)

First

+750

Anytime

+280

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+290

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+290

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

Jefferson Savarino (Fluminense)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)

First

+1300

Anytime

+525

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

First

+1400

Anytime

+525

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Guilherme Arana (Fluminense)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+116

Under 2.5

-

Givanildo Hulk (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

John Kennedy (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-286

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-303

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-303

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Acosta (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

João Japa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Kaiki Bruno da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Guilherme Arana (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Cruzeiro vs Fluminense team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

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