Gremio vs Cruzeiro: match report

Sunday, October 18 · Arena do Grêmio Brasil - Brasileirão Série A 2026

FT 2–4 Half-time 2-1
Gremio #18 · 31 pts

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Cruzeiro #4 · 51 pts
Gremio Cruzeiro
0' HT 2-1 90' 17' Vinícius (p) penalty 23' Jorge Goal 41' Pavón Goal 48' Jorge Goal 61' Jorge Goal 73' Kannemann Sending-off 80' Marcelo Goal

Gremio opened the scoring through a penalty from Carlos Vinícius before Kaio Jorge equalized for Cruzeiro. Cristian Pavón put the local ahead again before halftime. In the second half, Kaio Jorge scored twice more to complete his hat-trick and João Marcelo sealed the victory for Cruzeiro.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Match stats

GremioCruzeiro
40% Possession 60%
1.98 Expected goals (xG) 1.30
17 Remates totales 13
6 Remates al arco 6
8 Corners 9
2 Saves 4
19 Fouls 16
0 Offsides 1
2 Yellow cards 3
1 Rojas 0

Cruzeiro capitalized on superior possession despite generating lower expected goals than Gremio. The visitor converted all six shots on target into goals, while the local side failed to maintain its advantage after a red card reduced its squad in the second half.

Lineups

Matheus Pereira and William provided key assists for Cruzeiro, while tactical changes by Gremio failed to prevent the defeat after Walter Kannemann was sent off.

Minute by minute

17 events
  1. Preview

    Welcome

    We're into the build-up to Gremio vs Cruzeiro. In the Brasileirão 2026, Matchday 31: the ball starts rolling at at Arena do Grêmio. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.

  2. Preview

    The run

    Gremio have gone 6 games without a win. In their last 6 games, Cruzeiro have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 3. Cruzeiro know where the net is: 2.0 per game on average.

  3. Preview

    The favourite

    Cruzeiro are the favourites, paying 2.20 for a win. An upset by Gremio pays 2.90; the draw, 3.30. That works out to a 41 % chance.

  4. Preview

    Here it comes

    24 minutes to kick-off. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.

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  5. Preview

    Almost there

    All set for Gremio vs Cruzeiro. At Arena do Grêmio, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.

  6. Kick-off

    Gremio against Cruzeiro is under way.

  7. 17'
    Gremio

    First goal of the match, by Gremio!

    Carlos Vinícius makes no mistake from the spot: Gremio 1-0 Cruzeiro.

    PenaltyGoal #11 in the competition
    Gremio 1-0 Cruzeiro
  8. 23'
    Cruzeiro

    Goal for Cruzeiro, who level it!

    Kaio Jorge gets his name on the scoresheet: Gremio 1-1 Cruzeiro. Assisted by Matheus Pereira.

    Goal #9 in the competition
    Gremio 1-1 Cruzeiro
  9. 36'
    Gremio

    Substitution for Gremio.

  10. 41'
    Gremio

    Goal for Gremio, who go ahead!

    Cristian Pavón scores: Gremio 2-1 Cruzeiro.

    Goal #3 in the competition
    Gremio 2-1 Cruzeiro
  11. Half time Gremio 2-1 Cruzeiro

    That's the first half done: Gremio 2-1 Cruzeiro.

  12. 48'
    Cruzeiro

    Cruzeiro draw level!

    Kaio Jorge finds the net and it's Gremio 2-2 Cruzeiro.

    BraceGoal #10 in the competition
    Gremio 2-2 Cruzeiro
  13. 61'
    Cruzeiro

    Cruzeiro complete the comeback!

    Kaio Jorge gets his name on the scoresheet: Gremio 2-3 Cruzeiro. The pass came from William.

    Hat-trickGoal #11 in the competition
    Gremio 2-3 Cruzeiro
  14. 66'
    Gremio

    Switch for Gremio.

  15. 66'
    Cruzeiro

    Cruzeiro turn to the bench.

  16. 67'
    Cruzeiro

    João Marcelo (Cruzeiro) is booked.

    Yellow #4 in the competition
  17. 71'
    Cruzeiro

    Yellow card for Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro).

    Yellow #11 in the competition
  18. 73'
    Gremio

    The referee shows Walter Kannemann of Gremio a yellow card.

    Yellow #5 in the competition
  19. 73'
    Gremio

    Red card for Walter Kannemann! Gremio are down a man.

    Gremio down to 10
  20. 76'
    Cruzeiro

    Yellow card for Keny arroyo (Cruzeiro).

    Yellow #7 in the competition
  21. 79'
    Cruzeiro

    Switch for Cruzeiro.

  22. 80'
    Cruzeiro

    Cruzeiro seal it!

    João Marcelo puts it away: Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro. Set up by Gerson.

    Goal #2 in the competition
    Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro
  23. 90'
    Gremio

    Double substitution for Gremio.

  24. 90'
    Cruzeiro

    Cruzeiro make three changes.

  25. FT Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro

    Full time, and Cruzeiro win it: Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Flamengo 31 +36 67
2 Palmeiras 31 +32 66
3 Atletico PR 31 +12 53
4 Cruzeiro 31 +4 51
5 Fluminense 31 +10 51
6 Atletico MG 31 +7 50
7 Bahia 31 +5 49
8 Santos FC 31 +2 45
9 Sao Paulo 31 +1 42
10 Bragantino 31 +3 41
11 Botafogo 31 -4 39
12 Coritiba 31 -11 39
13 Vitoria 31 -11 37
14 Mirassol 31 -8 36
15 Vasco da Gama 30 -7 35
16 Corinthians 31 -7 33
17 Internacional 31 -7 32
18 Gremio 31 -10 31
19 Remo 31 -15 26
20 Chapecoense AF 30 -32 18

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 12 matches
5Cruzeiro won
2Draws
5Gremio won
Goals in the head-to-head15 – 16
Matches12
Last win for Cruzeiro10/2026
Last win for Gremio08/2023

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8/9/19Serie ACruzeiro1–4Gremio
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14/4/18Serie ACruzeiro0–1Gremio

Who scored in these meetings

Kaio Jorge 6
EVERTON SOARES 3
Fabricio Bruno 2 Christian 1 L. Romero 1 Carlos Vinícius 1

61 5 · in 12 meetings

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