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Fluminense vs Cruzeiro

Expert Overview

The upcoming football match between Fluminense and Cruzeiro on July 17, 2025, at 22:30, presents an intriguing clash of two competitive Brazilian teams. Both teams have showcased a consistent pattern of tight defensive play, evidenced by their respective stats favouring low goal-scoring outcomes. With both teams having an average total of 2.30 goals per game and conceding very few goals, the likelihood of both teams not scoring in either half is significant.

Fluminense, playing at home, can leverage their familiarity with the stadium environment to potentially break their defensive deadlock, especially in the second half. The statistical prediction for the Home Team to score in the second half sits at 80.40, highlighting Fluminense’s chances to retaliate if the first half ends goalless. On the other hand, Cruzeiro’s away journey could present challenges with a noted preference for lower scoring away games, evident in their lower average of goals scored away from home.

Fluminense

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Cruzeiro

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Date: 2025-07-17
Time: 22:30
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Venue: Estadio Maracana
Score: 0-2

Predictions:

MarketPredictionOddResult
Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half87.40%(0-2) 0-2 1H 1.10
Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half84.70%(0-2) 0-0 2H 1.18
Home Team To Score In 2nd Half78.40%(0-2)
Over 1.5 Goals74.50%(0-2) 1.62
Over 0.5 Goals HT70.10%(0-2) 0-2 1H 1.62
Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half65.90%(0-2)
Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half65.20%(0-2)
Sum of Goals 2 or 365.90%(0-2) 2.00
Over 4.5 Cards64.40%(0-2)
Under 5.5 Cards64.80%(0-2)
Home Team To Score In 1st Half58.80%(0-2)
Last Goal 73+ Minutes56.30%(0-2) 1.83
Goal In Last 15 Minutes60.90%(0-2)
Home Team To Win59.90%(0-2) 2.37
First Goal 30+ Minutes57.40%(0-2)
Under 2.5 Goals54.40%(0-2) 1.43
Both Teams Not to Score49.80%(0-2) 1.57
Avg. Total Goals3.20%(0-2)
Yellow Cards2.09%(0-2)
Avg. Goals Scored2.69%(0-2)
Avg. Conceded Goals0.81%(0-2)
Red Cards1.47%(0-2)

Betting Predictions

Defensive Outcomes

  • Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: With a high probability of 89.30, goalless scenarios in the first half are expected.
  • Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: Similarly, there is an 82.60 chance that no goals will be scored in the second half.
  • Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: A substantial probability of 65.70 suggests Cruzeiro might struggle to find the net early on.
  • Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Continuing their defensive trend, Cruzeiro has a 67.60 chance of not scoring in the latter half of the game.
  • Both Teams Not To Score: The likelihood of a goalless match stands at 52.00.

Scoring Opportunities

  • Home Team To Score In 1st Half: A chance of 60.80 suggests a potential early breakthrough for Fluminense.
  • Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: A high probability (80.40) indicates Fluminense might capitalize as the match unfolds.
  • Over 1.5 Goals: This event has a 75.20 possibility, indicating a slightly more open game than just one goal across both halves.
  • Over 0.5 Goals HT: A possibility of more than half a goal in the first half is marked at 72.60.
  • Last Goal 73+ Minutes: A notable prediction at 56.90 suggests a dramatic conclusion towards the end of the match.
  • Goal In Last 15 Minutes: This adds to late-match excitement with a 57.50 chance.

Additional Predictions

  • Over 4.5 Cards: With a probability of 64.00, expect to see quite a few bookings during the match.
  • Under 5.5 Cards: A lesser chance of 60.10 remains for fewer yellow or red cards being issued.
  • Red Cards: The potential for a red card is also present at 0.77, adding tension to the stakes of this match.
  • Avg. Goals Scored: A prediction of an average of 2.39 goals for Fluminense and an average of 0.91 goals conceded suggests their strength at home.
  • Yellow Cards: The expectation is mapped at an average of 2.09 yellow cards throughout the match.
  • First Goal 30+ Minutes: A prediction of 52.70 indicates that the first goal may come later.
  • Over 2.5 Goals: Opposite to defensive predictions, a chance of 53.90 signifies maybe more than two and a half goals won’t be common.
  • Under 2.5 Goals: Has a likelihood of 53.90 suggesting a controlled, strategic contest rather than an open-scoring affair.
  • Home Team To Win: A probable outcome at 58.70 gives Fluminense the edge with home advantage.

Tactical Expectations

Given both teams’ strategic play and average goalsomeness, it’s plausible that tactical scheming will dominate over raw attacking flair. Fluminense may attempt to press early but could be more potent later in the game. Cruzeiro is anticipated to maintain a strong defensive front, aiming to keep it low-scoring. Given these factors and predictions, bookmakers’ odds will likely lean towards low-scoring outcomes with Fluminense edging slightly by virtue of their home ground status.