This looks to be an exciting game as CRB have their supposed home advantage, while Cruzeiro have an edge of 22 points in the Serie B standings.
- CRB have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Cruzeiro have the most scored goals (39) in Serie B
Cruzeiro have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for CRB and Cruzeiro.
CRB form and stats
When playing at home in the Serie B, CRB have managed 6 wins, 8 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 15 games. In general it's been a long time since CRB tasted defeat here at Estádio Rei Pelé, as they have taken at least one point from their last 14 home games in the league.
The spoils were shared in CRB's previous game, also at home. Visiting Cruzeiro (placed 1st) travelled back with a draw after a 0-0 scoreline. A painful moment in the game against Cruzeiro was the missed penalty kick from Ramon in the 21st minute. A goal there would obviously have changed the match and probably the outcome.
1-1 away at CSA before that.Sports betting people who like staking for low-scoring games might be interested to know that this team have played 5 league fixtures in a row with two goals or less (under 2.5).
The CRB fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 16 in 15 matches. CRB are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estádio Rei Pelé in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 9 from 15 matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Cruzeiro form and stats
As the visiting team matches, Cruzeiro, who have the most scored goals (39) in Serie B, have produced an overall stat of 5-6-3 so far. One point away has become something of a habit for Cruzeiro who have played out draws in their last three away games.
Cruzeiro has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to CRB for a 0-0 draw. Midfield player Cipriano was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.1/10. Cipriano hit one key pass.
That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Operario PR.Few goals the story here? 24 of this club's most recent 30 league matches have contained two goals or less.
Cruzeiro are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 12 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This was the final score when the squads met earlier this season; Cruzeiro - CRB 2-0. Head-2-head stats last nine meetings: two - five - two (CRB wins - draws - Cruzeiro wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), eight had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  E. Nascimento da Silva Junior 8 goals |   A. Alves Erculano 7 goals |  F. da Silva 7 goals |
CRB missing players
Cruzeiro missing players
| CRB | Cruzeiro | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 30 |
| 10 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 18 |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | 16 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 39 |
| 33 | 9 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 12 | 16 |
| 87% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 87% | 93% |
| 70% | 62% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 60% | 63% |
| 33% | 19% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| 3% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 50% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 47% | 37% |
| 30% | 50% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 33% | 53% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| 3.6 | 4.5 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.8 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 5.5 | 4.9 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 10.8 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 16 | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| 3.4 | 3.8 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| 28% | 27% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 24% | 26% |
| 14 | 12.2 | 12.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.2 | 11.1 | 9.8 |
| 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
- CRB have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Cruzeiro have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Cruzeiro have the fewest conceded goals (16) in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have the most points (21) away in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have the most scored goals (39) in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have the the best goal difference (+2) away in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have the the best goal difference (+23) in Serie B
- Cruzeiro have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cruzeiro | 29 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 62 |
| 2 | Bahia | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 51 |
| 3 | Gremio | 30 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 34 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 50 |
| 4 | Vasco da Gama | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 48 |
| 5 | Londrina | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 45 |
| 6 | Sport Recife | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 43 |
| 7 | Ituano | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 41 |
| 8 | Ponte Preta | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 40 |
| 9 | CRB | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 33 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -5 | 40 |
| 10 | Criciúma | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 40 |
| 11 | Tombense | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 23 | -4 | 40 |
| 12 | Sampaio Corrêa | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 39 |
| 13 | Novorizontino | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -4 | 36 |
| 14 | Chapecoense | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | -1 | 35 |
| 15 | Vila Nova | 30 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 34 |
| 16 | Guarani | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -9 | 32 |
| 17 | CSA | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 18 | -8 | 32 |
| 18 | Brusque | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -8 | 31 |
| 19 | Operario PR | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 24 | -13 | 30 |
| 20 | Nautico | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 44 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 27 | -19 | 27 |
