Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Boschilia
- Referee Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
- Referee Antonio Marcio Teixeira da Silva
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 | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | CS Alagoano | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | Santos FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Avai FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Aug | CA Mineiro | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jul | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | CR Flamengo | H | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Aug | Goiás EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | CS Alagoano | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jul | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #18 |
| 33 | Points | 22 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 9 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 9 |
| 30 | Scored | 23 |
| 31 | Conceded | 31 |
| -1 | GD | -8 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 41% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. CR Vasco da Gama get us underway at .
- 5' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past CR Vasco da Gama's compact .
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Henrique, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' Cruzeiro EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' Brazil international Rossi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 47' Dede, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 52' CR Vasco da Gama is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Danilo Barcelos.
- 56' A moment of madness from Henrique on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
- 58' Poor challenge from Richard. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' The crowd applauds Pedro Rocha as he leaves the pitch. Fred steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
- 66' CR Vasco da Gama is showing some good football. However, CR Vasco da Gama are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 67' Mauricio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thiago Neves at the 67 minute mark.
- 70' Talles Magno catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
- 72' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Valdivia on, Talles Magno off on 72 minutes.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rossi.
- 77' Tiago Reis gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Rossi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Marrony has done his job and it is now time for Fellipe Bastos to step up.
- 80' GOAL! Mauricio fires home to make it 1-0!
- 81' Marquinhos Gabriel is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 85' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 85 minute. Robinho leaves to be changed by Ederson.
- 90' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 253 games and scored 214 goals.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CR Vasco da Gama.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 6
- 8
- 19
-
10
Thiago Neves ↓ Mauricio 67'
- 11
- 25
- 28
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↓ Fred 61'
- 20
Bench
Coach
Rogério Ceni
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
- 36
- 1
- 31
-
38
Marrony ↓ Fellipe Bastos 78'
- 25
- 14
-
7
Rossi ↓ Tiago Reis 77'
- 19
-
43
Talles Magno ↓ Valdivia 72'
Bench
-
6
Fellipe Bastos ↑ 78'
- 4
- 34
- 15
- 18
- 10
-
17
Valdivia ↑ 72'
- 8
-
27
Tiago Reis ↑ 77'
- 55
- 56
- 57
Coach
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jose Rodriguez | 1 |
| Andrey | 1 |
| Gabriel Pec | 1 |
| Raniel | 1 |
| Ze Ivaldo | 1 |
| Andrey | 1 |
| Pablo Vegetti | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.31
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
75%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
55%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

