Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 2
Full Time
CR Vasco da Gama
Wed 22 Nov 2023 · 22:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Arthur Gomes 26' Y
R 86' Rossi
R 88' Rossi

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 2.0 goals CR Vasco da Gama
Last 5 meetings
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 2018-10-14 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
18 Nov Fortaleza EC A 1–0 W
11 Nov Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L
05 Nov SC Internacional H 1–2 L
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
25 Oct EC Bahia H 3–0 W
CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 2–2 D
12 Nov America FC H 2–1 W
06 Nov Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
02 Nov Cuiaba EC A 2–0 W
29 Oct Goiás EC A 1–1 D
26 Oct SC Internacional H 1–2 L

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mineirao!
  • 5' CR Vasco da Gama are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Jose Rodriguez does the damage! The net is bulging and CR Vasco da Gama surge ahead!
  • 20' Brazil international Bruno Rodrigues has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 26' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arthur Gomes on 26.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' Rossi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 41' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Arthur Gomes makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 46' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William made 471 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 54' Cruzeiro EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bruno Rodrigues on 45.
  • 55' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Rodrigues makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 57' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Rossi has done his job and it is now time for Dimitri Payet to step up.
  • 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 67' CR Vasco da Gama looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Wesley on, Mateus Vital off on 69 minutes.
  • 70' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Maicon is withdrawn and Leo gets his opportunity.
  • 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 77' Gabriel Pec doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past CR Vasco da Gama's compact .
  • 83' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Marlon trudges off to be replaced by Kaiki Bruno on 83 minutes.
  • 86' Rossi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 86.
  • 88' Rossi picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Papagaio. He replaces Machado on 90 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogerio Lima

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ramon Diaz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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 2018-10-14 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-11 Coritiba FBC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-11-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 SC Internacional L 2023-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia W

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-11-12 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 America FC W 2023-11-06 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Botafogo FR W 2023-11-02 Cuiaba EC 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama W 2023-10-29 Goiás EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-10-26 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 SC Internacional L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC41% Draw27% CR Vasco da Gama32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
59%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC30% Draw44% CR Vasco da Gama26%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push CR Vasco da Gama covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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