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 18:30 on Thursday 17 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 -111 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 (4-2-3-1): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignacio, Rene, Martinelli, Facundo Bernal, Ganso, Gustavo Nonato, Agustín Canobbio, Germán Cano.

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, 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 -111 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

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Fluminense 0 - 1 Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro are available to back at +700 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 -147

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense) can be backed to register at least one shot on goal at -147. 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

+320

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-120

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +450

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has racked up two goals in his past four Série Amatches away from home. We’ll take a chance at +450 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-185

Shots

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Over 4.5 Corners -150

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 -150.

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

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Fluminense Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+540

2

+120

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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 +125 with the bookies. Cruzeiro are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +240.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Fluminense available at -175 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Cruzeiro at +125.

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 -143.

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

+125

X

+220

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

-105

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-275

X2

-163

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Jhon Arias Heads First Goalscorer Market

The First Goalscorer favourite is Jhon Arias at +410. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

First

+188

Anytime

+410

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

First

+225

Anytime

+460

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+235

Anytime

+480

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

First

+270

Anytime

+540

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

First

+335

Anytime

+650

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Paulo Henrique "Ganso" Chagas de Lima (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Walace Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+145

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+133

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-100

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-120

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-132

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-185

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-244

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-244

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Hércules Pereira do Nascimento (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-556

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-833

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-

Germán Cano (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Facundo Bernal (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Yeferson Soteldo (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Serna (Fluminense)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Thiago dos Santos (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Thiago Silva (Fluminense)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

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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