Fluminense FC vs Cruzeiro EC Prediction 18 July 2025
Added on 16 July, 2025
In one of the most intriguing fixtures of the fourteenth round of the Brasileirao, Fluminense will host Cruzeiro in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Fluminense currently sit seventh in the table with 20 points and a goal difference of 15:12 — modest figures for a team that just weeks ago was impressing on the international stage in the Club World Cup semifinals. Their recent domestic form has been patchy, recording wins over Sport Recife (2-1), Vasco da Gama (2-1), and Internacional (2-0), a draw with Juventude (1-1), and a defeat to Atletico Mineiro (2-3).
Cruzeiro, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong run of form. In their last five league outings, they have beaten Fortaleza (2-0), Palmeiras (2-1), and Gremio (4-1), while sharing the points in goalless draws against Atletico Mineiro and Vitoria. As a result, Cruzeiro sit second in the standings with 27 points and an impressive goal record of 21:9, trailing the league leaders only on additional criteria.
Given Cruzeiro’s solid performances, especially at home, and Fluminense’s proven strength at the Maracana, this match sets up as a classic clash of home advantage versus title ambitions. Considering the venue and the home crowd factor, Fluminense may have a slight edge here to claim a valuable win, even if Cruzeiro’s consistency makes them a tough opponent to break down.
Fluminense to win with 0.0 Asian handicap 1.60