Cruzeiro and Fluminense duel to know who advances to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil

Cruzeiro and Fluminense decide, this Tuesday, a spot for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at Mineirão at 21:00 (Brasília time) for the national classic, which is worth R$ 3.9 million, in prize money, for the team that qualifies. The game will be the reunion of goalkeeper Fábio, historic idol of Raposa, with the Minas Gerais fans.

Having won the first game by 2 to 1, Fluminense has the advantage of a draw to pass the stage. To advance, Cruzeiro needs a victory by more than one goal difference. If the Minas Gerais team wins by a goal advantage, the dispute for the spot will be on penalties.

For the duel soon, coach Paulo Pezzolano will not have the side Geovane Jesus, sent off in the first match. The question is whether it will choose to put Leo Pais in the sector. Nor does it have midfielder Neto Moura, who played in the Copa do Brasil for Mirassol. In attack, Luvannor should be used again, after being suspended in the last game of Serie B.

On the Tricolor side, coach Fernando Diniz had practically maximum strength. The tendency is for him to repeat the lineup of the last match, against Ceará. Only Luan Freitas (right knee), Alan (not yet settled), David Braz (right thigh pain), are out of the game.

History of the match between Cruzeiro and Fluminense

72 games in total: 24 wins for Cruzeiro, 20 draws and 28 wins for Fluminense

99 goals for Cruzeiro and 103 goals for Fluminense

Fluminense 2×1 Cruzeiro – Copa do Brasil – 06/23/22

Cruzeiro 0x0 Fluminense – Brasileirão – 10/09/19

Cruzeiro 2×2 Fluminense – Copa do Brasil – 05/06/19

Recent statistics from Cruzeiro and Fluminense in the 2022 season

See the numbers of the teams in the last 10 games:

Cruzeiro

. Average of 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded

. Clean sheets at 40% and not scored at 20%

. Over 1.5 by 70% and under 2.5 by 70%

. Only one team scores in 60% of games

. 69% of goals scored between minutes 31 and 60

. Won the first half by 40% and tied by 40%

. Scored the first goal by 60%

. 0-1 goals difference by 70%

. First half with more goals in 70% of games

Fluminense

. Average of 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded

. Clean sheets at 40% and not scored at 30%

. Over 1.5 by 70%; over 2.5 by 50% and under 3.5 by 80%

. Only the team scores in 50% of games

. 24% of goals scored between minutes 31 and 45

. Scored the first sip at 70%

. Won the first half by 40% and tied by 40%

. 0-1 goals difference by 60%

. First half with more goals in 60% of games