Cruzeiro vs Fluminense prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 1, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 18th round of Brazil's Serie A on June 1, 2026, Cruzeiro will face Fluminense. The visitors are determined to take all three points here.
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Belo Horizonte surprised everyone by climbing to third place in last year's final standings. This allowed them to return to the Copa Libertadores, where the Brazilians advanced to the playoffs from second place, collecting eleven points. However, in the domestic league, they slipped back to mid-table. Still, they managed to beat Chapecoense in the last round.
The team from Rio de Janeiro lagged six points behind in 2025 and finished fifth. They also went to the Copa Libertadores and, even with eight points, advanced to the playoffs from second position. In the Brasileirão, they performed even better, rising to the top three by May. All the more surprising was the 0-1 result against Mirassol in the previous round.
The home team is averaging 1.35 goals scored and 1.59 goals conceded per match. Hulk and his new teammates average 1.59 goals per round with 1.29 conceded.
Previous Matches: Cruzeiro vs Fluminense
Between 2023 and 2025, the four clashes between these teams saw alternating victories. But in November, they played to a scoreless draw.
The home field factor remains important. Here, we trust that once again the hosts will win (odds – 2.0).
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Key Statistics and Trends
- Cruzeiro has won three of their last five matches
- 65% of Cruzeiro's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.94
- Fluminense has won twice in their last three rounds
- 71% of Fluminense's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.88
Cruzeiro vs Fluminense: Probable Starting Lineups
Cruzeiro lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Otavio - Bruno, Jesus, Bruno, Moraes - Gerson, Romero - Pereira, Kenji, Arroyo - Kaio Jorge
Fluminense lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Fabio - Arana, Freitas, Ignacio, Guga - Hercules, Gustavo - Savarino, Acosta, Canobbio - Kennedy
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Brazil Serie A league table
