Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Betiball's prediction for Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro on 20 September 2023 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro preview before placing your bet.

Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro: Starting Lineups Time : 20/09/2023 20:30

Fluminense RJ
1 - 0
Finished
Cruzeiro
90' event Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior
90' event Yony Alexander Gonzalez Copete / German Ezequiel Cano
88' event Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel
85' event Andre Trindade da Costa Neto
82' event Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa / Marcos da Silva Franca Keno
82' event Marcos da Silva Franca Keno
67' event Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez
65' event Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez / Vinicius Lima
65' event Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior / Alexsander
46' event Matheus Martinelli Lima / Felipe Melo de Carvalho
39' event Felipe Melo de Carvalho
34' event Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino
event 79' Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Mateus da Silva Vital Assumpcao
event 74' Paulo Vitor / Maycon Vinicius Ferreira da Cruz,Nikao
event 73' Luiz Felipe da Rosa Machado / Lucas Silva
event 46' Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
event 46' Arthur Gomes / Wesley Ribeiro Silva
event 30' Wesley Ribeiro Silva
90' event Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior
event 79' Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Mateus da Silva Vital Assumpcao
90' event Yony Alexander Gonzalez Copete / German Ezequiel Cano
event 74' Paulo Vitor / Maycon Vinicius Ferreira da Cruz,Nikao
88' event Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel
event 73' Luiz Felipe da Rosa Machado / Lucas Silva
85' event Andre Trindade da Costa Neto
event 46' Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
82' event Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa / Marcos da Silva Franca Keno
event 46' Arthur Gomes / Wesley Ribeiro Silva
82' event Marcos da Silva Franca Keno
event 30' Wesley Ribeiro Silva
67' event Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez
65' event Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez / Vinicius Lima
65' event Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior / Alexsander
46' event Matheus Martinelli Lima / Felipe Melo de Carvalho
39' event Felipe Melo de Carvalho
34' event Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino
Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ
Substitutions
#8 Matheus Martinelli Lima
#12 Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior
#4 Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa
#15 Yony Alexander Gonzalez Copete
#17 Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez
#22 Pedro Rangel
#44 David Braz de Oliveira Filho
#29 Thiago dos Santos
#55 Daniel Sampaio Simoes
#37 Giovanni
#18 Lele Lele
#23 Claudio Rodrigues Gomes,Guga
Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
12Shots7
4Shots on Goal3
6Fouls15
7Corner Kick3
17Free kick9
3Offside2
6Yellow card1
23Aerial15
2Save3
13Successful Tackles14
7Interceptions7
5Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
8Head Success11
3Blocked1
13Tackle14
10Dribbles8
20Throw-in20
571Passes383
129Attacks78
45Dangerous attacks31
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#9 Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento
#23 Luiz Felipe da Rosa Machado
#19 Arthur Gomes
#30 Paulo Vitor
#22 Zanetti Toledo Stenio
#98 Anderson Silva Da Paixao
#91 Gabriel Mesquita
#15 Fernando Henrique
#43 Joao Marcelo
#24 Helibelton Palacios Zapata
#14 Kaiki Bruno da Silva
#20 Ian Luccas
Commentary
90' Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
90' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Yony Alexander Gonzalez Copete / German Ezequiel Cano
88' Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
85' Andre Trindade da Costa Neto - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
82' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa / Marcos da Silva Franca Keno
82' Marcos da Silva Franca Keno - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
79' Cruzeiro — substitution: Zanetti Toledo Stenio / Mateus da Silva Vital Assumpcao
74' Cruzeiro — substitution: Paulo Vitor / Maycon Vinicius Ferreira da Cruz,Nikao
73' Cruzeiro — substitution: Luiz Felipe da Rosa Machado / Lucas Silva
67' Goal! Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez - Fluminense RJ
65' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Leonardo Cecilio Fernandez Lopez / Vinicius Lima
65' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior / Alexsander
46' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Matheus Martinelli Lima / Felipe Melo de Carvalho
46' Cruzeiro — substitution: Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento / Gilberto Oliveira Souza Junior
46' Cruzeiro — substitution: Arthur Gomes / Wesley Ribeiro Silva
39' Felipe Melo de Carvalho - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
34' Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino - Fluminense RJ receive a yellow card
30' Wesley Ribeiro Silva - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card

How We Build the Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro on 20 September 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.

Fluminense RJ vs Cruzeiro Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Fluminense RJ's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cruzeiro'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 Fluminense RJ and Cruzeiro sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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