Cruzeiro is set to face Ceará in the 17th round of the Brasileirao at the Mineirão Stadium, kicking off at 16:00 (Argentina time).
Current Status of Cruzeiro and Ceará
Both teams are eager for a victory in this match. The visitors, Ceará, suffered a tough loss in their previous outing, while Cruzeiro managed to secure a draw at the Neo Química Arena.
Recent Performance of Cruzeiro
In their last match, Cruzeiro played to a 0-0 draw against Corinthians. Over their last four games, the team has seen mixed results, achieving 3 wins and 1 draw, during which they have conceded only 1 goal while netting 10 against their opponents.
Ceará’s Recent Form
Ceará enters this match following a 0-2 defeat to Mirassol. Their last four matches have also shown inconsistency, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They have scored just 1 goal and conceded 4 in that span.
In their recent encounters, Cruzeiro has won 2 matches, while Ceará has 1 victory, with 2 draws in their last five face-offs. The most recent meeting between these teams was on September 25, 2019, in the 2019 Brasileirao, where they played to a 0-0 draw.
At present, Cruzeiro leads the league with 34 points (10 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), while Ceará sits in 13th place with 18 points (5 wins, 3 draws, 7 losses).
The match will be officiated by referee Raphael Claus.
Upcoming Matches for Cruzeiro in the Brasileirao
Matchday 18: vs Botafogo – August 3, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Santos – August 10, 18:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Mirassol – August 18, 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 21: vs Internacional – August 23, 18:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 22: vs São Paulo – August 30, 21:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Ceará in the Brasileirao
Matchday 17: vs Cruzeiro – July 27, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: vs Flamengo – August 3, 18:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Palmeiras – August 10, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs RB Bragantino – August 16, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 21: vs Grêmio – August 23, 21:00 (Argentina time)
Match Times for Cruzeiro and Ceará by Country
Argentina: 16:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 14:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua: 13:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 15:00 hours