Saturday , 14 November 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 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 35 51
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 35 41
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

5
6
4
CR Vasco da Gama 15 games · Avg 2.1 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 Cuiabá 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
#13 Position #3
41 Points 60
33 Played 34
11 / 8 / 14 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 10
43 Scored 55
50 Conceded 48
-7 GD +7
1.24 PPG 1.76
33% Win % 53%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 13th (41 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
11/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
Carlos Gomez 5 G 3 A
Thiago Mendes 4 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 14 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 7 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Sao Januario. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-2-1 shape.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Álvaro Pacheco will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' CR Vasco da Gama have won 307 goals from 302 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 266 games and scored 244 goals.
  • 30' Lucas Piton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 38' Pablo Vegetti catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Arthur Rodrigues is hanging Rafael Silva on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Veron suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' CR Vasco da Gama 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.
  • 57' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Gabriel Veron is replaced by Joao Pedro on 57 minute.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Romero on 62.
  • 64' Rossi makes way for David at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
  • 65' Jose Rodriguez gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Joao Pedro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' Arthur Rodrigues has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
  • 70' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Silva by Vitor Hugo on 70 minute.
  • 71' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Romero by Joao Wellington on 71 minute.
  • 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Pedro, as he is very good at scoring at Sao Januario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 79' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Ramiro will be fuming at that decision.
  • 79' Serginho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paulo Henrique on 79 minute.
  • 83' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 83.
  • 87' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Ze Gabriel has done his job and it is now time for Clayton to step up.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Robert is replaced by Wesley 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
Raniel 1
Ze Ivaldo 1
Andrey 1
Pablo Vegetti 1
Yago Pikachu 1
Felipe Morais 1
Maximiliano Lopez 1
David 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 Cuiabá 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
2 / 4
1.19 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama31% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
60%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
69%
CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama22% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.8%

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 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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