Thursday , 2 July 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
CR Vasco da Gama
2 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 27 Sep 2025 · 21:30 UTC Sao Januario HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 63' Kaiki Bruno
Cauan Lucas 66' Y
Carlos Cuesta 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

4
6
4
CR Vasco da Gama 14 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-27 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2025-04-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-09-29 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Cruzeiro EC H 2–0 W
24 Sep EC Bahia H 3–1 W
21 Sep CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
14 Sep Ceará SC H 2–2 D
31 Aug SC Recife A 3–2 W
24 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–3 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
21 Sep RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
15 Sep EC Bahia A 2–1 W
31 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
23 Aug SC Internacional H 2–1 W
18 Aug Mirassol FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama Cruzeiro EC
#17 Position #11
20 Points 24
18 Played 18
5 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
22 Scored 24
29 Conceded 28
-7 GD -4
1.11 PPG 1.33
28% Win % 33%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CR Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 8' Rayan makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and CR Vasco da Gama are in front.
  • 13' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Vasco da Gama in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 18' Kaio Jorge has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
  • 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 33' CR Vasco da Gama started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Keny Arroyo is replacing Wanderson for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Vasco da Gama is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' David gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Pablo Vegetti and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' Brilliant from the ! Paulo Henrique makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 61.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Christian is replaced by Matheus Henrique on 61 minute.
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Kaiki Bruno is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 63.
  • 66' Cauan Lucas picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Lucas Romero has done his job and it is now time for Marquinhos to step up.
  • 73' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marquinhos made 371 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabricio Bruno, as he is very good at scoring at Sao Januario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 79' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Philippe Coutinho has done his job and it is now time for Matheus Franca to step up.
  • 81' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Kaiki Bruno is withdrawn and Yannick Bolasie gets his opportunity.
  • 86' CR Vasco da Gama currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Carlos Cuesta on 90 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
  • 90' Lucas Oliveira is replacing Carlos Cuesta for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
  • CR Vasco da Gama celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Maximiliano Lopez 1
Paulo Henrique 1
Mauricio 1
Rayan 1
Fredy Guarin 1
Filipe Machado 1
Arthur Gomes 1
Bruno Rodrigues 1

Head to Head

2025-09-27 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2025-04-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-09-29 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2025-09-27 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-09-24 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 EC Bahia W 2025-09-21 CR Flamengo 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2025-09-14 CR Vasco da Gama 2–2 Ceará SC D 2025-08-31 SC Recife 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-08-24 CR Vasco da Gama 2–3 SC Corinthians Paulista L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-09-27 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-09-15 EC Bahia 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional W 2025-08-18 Mirassol FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.62 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama46% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC28%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
72%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
54%
CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama32% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC23%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
29% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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