Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro
Updated
Cruzeiro won: Gremio 2-4 Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 31) on Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Gremio goals: Carlos Vinícius 17' (pen), Cristian Pavón 41'. Cruzeiro goals: Kaio Jorge 23', Kaio Jorge 48', Kaio Jorge 61', João Marcelo 80'. Sent off: Walter Kannemann (73'). Expected goals: 2.24-2.02. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Kaio Jorge (9.6).
Match report
Cruzeiro beat Gremio 4-2
Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Gremio 4-2 away from home at Arena do Grêmio on Sunday 18 October in Brasileirão Série A.
Carlos Vinícius put Gremio ahead from the penalty spot on 17' (1-0), Kaio Jorge levelled for Cruzeiro on 23' (1-1), Cristian Pavón restored Gremio's lead on 41' (2-1), Kaio Jorge levelled for Cruzeiro on 48' (2-2), added another on 61' (2-3) and João Marcelo made it 2-4 on 80'.
Walter Kannemann (Gremio) was sent off on 73'.
Gremio had 41% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (6-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.24-2.02.
Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
The result leaves Cruzeiro 4th on 51 points, with Gremio 18th on 31.
Match stats
| Gremio | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 2.02 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 258 (78%) | 434 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Gremio (4-2-3-1): Weverton, Diego Caito, Gustavo Martins, Walter Kannemann, Marlon, Mathías Villasanti, Danilo, Cristian Pavón, Filip Krovinović, Francis Amuzu, Carlos Vinícius
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Otávio, William, João Marcelo, Jonathan Jesus, Lucas Villalba, Zé Lucas, Lucas Daniel Romero, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Gérson, Kaio Jorge
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Carlos Vinícius (Gremio)
- 23' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 36' · Substitution · Erick Noriega for Danilo (Gremio)
- 41' · Goal · Cristian Pavón (Gremio)
- 48' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 61' · Goal · Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 66' · Substitution · Martin Braithwaite for Filip Krovinović (Gremio)
- 66' · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Zé Lucas (Cruzeiro)
- 67' · Yellow card · João Marcelo (Cruzeiro)
- 71' · Yellow card · Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 73' · Yellow card · Walter Kannemann (Gremio)
- 73' · Red card · Walter Kannemann (Gremio)
- 74' · Yellow card · Erick Noriega (Gremio)
- 76' · Yellow card · Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)
- 79' · Substitution · Wesley for Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)
- 80' · Goal · João Marcelo (Cruzeiro)
- 90' · Substitution · Tetê for Cristian Pavón (Gremio)
- 90' · Substitution · José Enamorado for Francis Amuzu (Gremio)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Luciano Rodríguez for Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Fabrício Bruno for João Marcelo (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Bruno Rodrigues for Gérson (Cruzeiro)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2012: Gremio 9, draws 4, Cruzeiro 10.
Questions
Who won Gremio vs Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro won, 2-4 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 18 Oct 2026.
When and where is Gremio vs Cruzeiro?
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC at Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Gremio and Cruzeiro?
In 23 league meetings since 2012: Gremio 9 wins, 4 draws, Cruzeiro 10 wins (goals 28-27).