Monday , 12 October 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
CR Vasco da Gama
3 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 30 Aug 2026 · 00:20 UTC Sao Januario HT 45' · FT 45'
Tche Tche 33' 1–0
Lucas Freitas 54' 2–0
David 90+1' 3–0
3–1 90+4' Felipe Morais
Y 24' Joao Marcelo
Adson 26' Y
Cauan Lucas 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Fernando de Salles Nascimento (Brazil)
  • Assistant 1 Eduardo Goncalves (Brazil)
  • Assistant 2 Acacio Menezes Leao (Brazil)
6 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 11.0 goals/game 🟥 3 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 Fluminense FC 30 51
4 CA Paranaense 29 50
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 29 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
10 Coritiba FBC 29 38
11 RB Bragantino 29 37
12 EC Vitoria 30 36
13 Botafogo FR 29 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 28 18

Head-to-Head

5
6
4
CR Vasco da Gama 15 games · Avg 2.1 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-30 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama 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

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 3–1 W
23 Aug SE Palmeiras A 1–4 L
16 Aug Santos FC H 0–3 L
09 Aug EC Bahia A 0–0 D
25 Jul Mirassol FC H 1–1 D
16 Jul EC Vitoria A 0–1 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 1–3 L
22 Aug CR Flamengo H 2–1 W
16 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–1 W
09 Aug Mirassol FC H 3–1 W
31 Jul Coritiba FBC A 1–0 W
26 Jul Botafogo FR H 0–1 L

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama Cruzeiro EC
#14 Position #6
35 Points 48
29 Played 29
9 / 8 / 12 W / D / L 14 / 6 / 9
36 Scored 44
42 Conceded 40
-6 GD +4
1.21 PPG 1.66
31% Win % 48%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
24% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 14th (35 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (48 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/6
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
7/5
46-60
6/2
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 5 A
Kaio Jorge 8 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: CR Vasco da Gama gets underway.
  • 5' CR Vasco da Gama has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Facundo Colidio made 491 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' CR Vasco da Gama started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 24' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 24.
  • 26' A moment of madness from Adson on 26 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
  • 27' The referee shows CR Vasco da Gama player a card on 27.
  • 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' Tche Tche doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 38' CR Vasco da Gama is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 43' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Vasco da Gama in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 48' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 53' 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.
  • 54' A goal from the Brazil international Lucas Freitas! He fires home on 54 to make it 2-0!
  • 55' Lucas Freitas makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and CR Vasco da Gama are in front.
  • 60' 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.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Luciano Rodriguez is replaced by Matheus Pereira on 61 minute.
  • 62' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Luciano Rodriguez exits the field as Matheus Pereira enters on 62.
  • 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Otavio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 69' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Adson is replaced by Jose Rodriguez.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Jose Rodriguez. He replaces Adson on 70 minute.
  • 75' CR Vasco da Gama looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker David scoring 1 goals.
  • 78' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 78 minute. Kenji leaves to be changed by Felipe Morais.
  • 79' Facundo Colidio makes way for David at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
  • 83' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Neizer Villarreal trudges off to be replaced by Wanderson on 83 minutes.
  • 84' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Neyser Villareal exits the field as Wanderson enters on 84.
  • 85' The whistle greets Neizer Villarreal as he departs to be replaced by Wanderson.
  • 90' Cauan Lucas was booked on 90.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pedro Emanuel

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2026-08-30 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama 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

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2026-08-30 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-08-23 SE Palmeiras 4–1 CR Vasco da Gama L 2026-08-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–3 Santos FC L 2026-08-09 EC Bahia 0–0 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-07-25 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 Mirassol FC D 2026-07-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-08-30 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-08-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo W 2026-08-16 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-08-09 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 Mirassol FC W 2026-07-31 Coritiba FBC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama42% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC32%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
68%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
58%
CR Vasco da Gama or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama30% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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