Wednesday , 30 September 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 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

5
6
4
CR Vasco da Gama 15 games · Avg 2.1 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
#16 Position #6
31 Points 45
27 Played 28
8 / 7 / 12 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 9
34 Scored 42
41 Conceded 40
-7 GD +2
1.15 PPG 1.61
30% Win % 46%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 16th (31 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/6
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ 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
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sao Januario!
  • 5' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 8' Against the run of play, Rayan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 13' Leo Jardim is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Vasco da Gama tonight.
  • 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 23' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' CR Vasco da Gama are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kaio Jorge made 290 appearances and scored 36 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Keny Arroyo gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Wanderson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Brazil international Philippe Coutinho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 57' David is replacing Pablo Vegetti for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
  • 61' What a moment for Paulo Henrique! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 61' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Christian departs to be replaced by Matheus Henrique.
  • 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kaiki Bruno on 63.
  • 66' It’s a booking for CR Vasco da Gama player. Cauan Lucas gets a card.
  • 68' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Lucas Romero is withdrawn and Marquinhos gets his opportunity.
  • 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CR Vasco da Gama winning 50% of all matches.
  • 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Romero, as he is very good at scoring at Sao Januario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 79' Matheus Franca is replacing Philippe Coutinho for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
  • 81' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Kaiki Bruno has done his job and it is now time for Yannick Bolasie to step up.
  • 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' CR Vasco da Gama player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Oliveira. He replaces Carlos Cuesta on 90 minute.
  • Cruzeiro EC will have plenty to reflect on. CR Vasco da Gama were simply the better side today.

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
Mauricio 1
Tche Tche 1
Fredy Guarin 1
Lucas Freitas 1
Filipe Machado 1
Christian 1
Arthur Gomes 1
Paulo Henrique 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
1.58 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama45% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC29%
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
71%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
55%
CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama31% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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