Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 June

Betiball's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza on 21 June 2023 (kick-off: 18:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza: Starting Lineups Time : 21/06/2023 18:00

Cruzeiro
0 - 1
Finished
Fortaleza
90+5' event Marlon Rodrigues Xavier
84' event Daniel Junior / Neto
84' event Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Luciano Castan da Silva
83' event Wallisson Luiz
71' event Igor Formiga / William William
59' event Wallisson Luiz / Machado
59' event Jose Henrique da Silva Dourado / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
44' event Roger Machado Marques
25' event Pedro Miguel Marques da Costa Filipe
15' event Luciano Castan da Silva
event 90+6' Juan Martin Lucero
event 80' Juan Martin Lucero
event 73' Emanuel Britez
event 66' Juan Martin Lucero / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
event 66' Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Tomas Pochettino
event 46' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento / Jose Welison da Silva
event 45+2' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
event 45' Jose Welison da Silva
90+5' event Marlon Rodrigues Xavier
event 90+6' Juan Martin Lucero
84' event Daniel Junior / Neto
event 80' Juan Martin Lucero
84' event Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Luciano Castan da Silva
event 73' Emanuel Britez
83' event Wallisson Luiz
event 66' Juan Martin Lucero / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
71' event Igor Formiga / William William
event 66' Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Tomas Pochettino
59' event Wallisson Luiz / Machado
event 46' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento / Jose Welison da Silva
59' event Jose Henrique da Silva Dourado / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
event 45+2' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
44' event Roger Machado Marques
event 45' Jose Welison da Silva
25' event Pedro Miguel Marques da Costa Filipe
15' event Luciano Castan da Silva
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#5 Wallisson Luiz
#99 Jose Henrique da Silva Dourado
#33 Igor Marques
#48 Daniel Junior
#22 Zanetti Toledo Stenio
#27 Neris
#29 Reynaldo
#98 Anderson Silva Da Paixao
#16 Kaiki Bruno da Silva
#70 Juan Christian
#20 Ian Luccas
#80 Vinicius Roberto
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Fortaleza Fortaleza
11Shots10
3Shots on Goal2
7Fouls11
5Corner Kick2
20Free kick8
1Offside7
4Yellow card4
33Aerial35
2Save2
4Interceptions14
8Shots off goal8
18Head Success16
4Blocked4
14Tackle16
13Dribbles14
24Throw-in17
540Passes265
172Attacks76
54Dangerous attacks29
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Fortaleza Fortaleza
Substitutions
#9 Juan Martin Lucero
#27 Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva
#35 Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
#18 Silvio Ezequiel Romero
#5 Marcelo Da Conceicao Benevenuto Malaquia
#88 Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
#11 Jose Romario Silva de Souza,ROMARINHO
#25 Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo
#14 Bernardo Schappo
#10 Lucas de Figueiredo Crispim
#30 Mauricio Kozlinski
#20 Luis Eduardo Marques Dos Santos
Commentary
90+6' Juan Martin Lucero - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
90+5' Marlon Rodrigues Xavier - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
84' Cruzeiro — substitution: Daniel Junior / Neto
84' Cruzeiro — substitution: Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Luciano Castan da Silva
83' Wallisson Luiz - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
80' Goal! Juan Martin Lucero - Fortaleza
73' Emanuel Britez - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
71' Cruzeiro — substitution: Igor Formiga / William William
66' Fortaleza — substitution: Juan Martin Lucero / Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
66' Fortaleza — substitution: Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Tomas Pochettino
59' Cruzeiro — substitution: Wallisson Luiz / Machado
59' Cruzeiro — substitution: Jose Henrique da Silva Dourado / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
46' Fortaleza — substitution: Hercules Pereira do Nascimento / Jose Welison da Silva
45+2' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
45' Jose Welison da Silva - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
44' Roger Machado Marques - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
25' Pedro Miguel Marques da Costa Filipe - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
15' Luciano Castan da Silva - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card

How We Build the Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza on 21 June 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cruzeiro vs Fortaleza Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cruzeiro's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortaleza's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cruzeiro and Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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