Sunday , 16 August 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
CR Vasco da Gama
0 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 16 Jun 2024 · 21:30 UTC Sao Januario 11,275 HT 45' · FT 45'
Pablo Vegetti 38' Y
Y 62' Lucas Romero
Y 69' Arthur Rodrigues
Y 79' Ramiro
Y 83' William

Overview

Match Preview

CR Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Sao Januario.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

4
6
4
CR Vasco da Gama 14 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2023-07-08 CR Vasco da Gama 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-12-02 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 0–0 D
14 Jun SE Palmeiras A 0–2 L
02 Jun CR Flamengo H 1–6 L
12 May EC Vitoria H 2–1 W
05 May CA Paranaense A 0–1 L
27 Apr Criciúma EC H 0–4 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
13 Jun Cuiaba EC H 2–1 W
02 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 0–2 L
12 May AC Goianiense A 1–0 W
28 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
21 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–3 L

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama Cruzeiro EC
#18 Position #6
22 Points 33
21 Played 22
5 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 7
23 Scored 30
31 Conceded 31
-8 GD -1
1.05 PPG 1.50
24% Win % 41%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
Carlos Gomez 4 G 2 A
Thiago Mendes 3 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! CR Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro EC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Vasco da Gama needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robert made 253 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Ze Gabriel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Brazil international Joao Wellington has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' Pablo Vegetti was booked on 38.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Rafael Silva is replaced by Arthur Rodrigues.
  • 51' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Gabriel Veron is withdrawn and Joao Pedro gets his opportunity.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lucas Romero.
  • 64' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Rossi is withdrawn and David gets his opportunity.
  • 65' A change in the CR Vasco da Gama ranks — Joao Pedro exits the field as Jose Rodriguez enters on 65.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arthur Rodrigues on 69.
  • 70' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Vitor Hugo comes on to replace Lucas Silva.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Lucas Romero is replaced by Joao Wellington on 71 minute.
  • 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 79' Ramiro picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 79' Serginho gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Paulo Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' William catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 83.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Clayton. He replaces Ze Gabriel on 87 minute.
  • 88' Wesley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert on 88 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Álvaro Pacheco

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Rodrigues 1
Raniel 1
Jose Rodriguez 1
Andrey 1
Gabriel Pec 1
Raniel 1
Ze Ivaldo 1
Andrey 1

Head to Head

2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2023-07-08 CR Vasco da Gama 0–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-12-02 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-06-14 SE Palmeiras 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama L 2024-06-02 CR Vasco da Gama 1–6 CR Flamengo L 2024-05-12 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-05-05 CA Paranaense 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama L 2024-04-27 CR Vasco da Gama 0–4 Criciúma EC L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-06-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Cuiaba EC W 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-05-12 AC Goianiense 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-04-21 CA Mineiro 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama31% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
61%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
69%
CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama22% Draw50% Cruzeiro EC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
27% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.