Fluminense U17 vs Cruzeiro U17 - Brasileiro U17

A fascinating Brasileiro U17 chapter awaits on October 13, 2026 when Fluminense U17 take on Cruzeiro U17 at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Gabriel will face old club Lille on Tuesday as Arsenal continue their campaign to win the Champions League for the first time.

There is plenty riding on this Brasileiro U17 encounter for Fluminense U17 and Cruzeiro U17 alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Confidence is coursing through the home camp, with WWLWL in their last five and a season win rate of 64.71% underscoring their momentum. Cruzeiro U17 have travelled reasonably well, WLWDW over their last five with a season win rate of 52.94%. The contrast in attacking output — 2.06 versus 1.53 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Fluminense U17 favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Cruzeiro U17 are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. However, the Scotland striker has not hit the ground running in Govan and was on the bench for the 5-1 home League Cup win over St Mirren on Sunday, with midfielder Nico Raskin taking the armband.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the Brasileiro U17 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.