Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
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 | 22 | 33 |
| 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 | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | SC Internacional | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Criciúma EC | A | 2–2 | 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama has kicked off!
- 5' Matheus Henrique has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Cruzeiro EC have won 214 goals from 253 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 13' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. David trudges off to be replaced by Jean Meneses on 13 minutes.
- 18' Kaio Jorge has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' Lucas Villalba has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 33' Hugo Moura, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Pablo Vegetti does the damage! The net is bulging and CR Vasco da Gama surge ahead!
- 46' The crowd applauds Gabriel Veron as he leaves the pitch. Alvaro Barreal steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ze Ivaldo makes it 1-1.
- 61' CR Vasco da Gama manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paulo Henrique is hanging Philippe Coutinho on the field on 61 minute.
- 65' The referee shows CR Vasco da Gama player a card on 65.
- 70' Fabrizio Peralta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateus Vital at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Leo is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 72.
- 77' CR Vasco da Gama has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 78' CR Vasco da Gama player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Emerson Rodriguez.
- 85' CR Vasco da Gama manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Galdames is hanging Jean Meneses on the field on 85 minute.
- 89' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 89 minute. Lucas Romero leaves to be changed by Ramiro.
- It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Ramiro 89'
- 97
- 1
-
7
Mateus Vital ↓ Fabrizio Peralta 70'
- 3
- 12
- 9
- 25
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Alvaro Barreal 46'
- 5
- 26
Bench
- 16
-
17
Ramiro ↑ 89'
- 98
- 20
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↑ 46'
- 2
- 81
- 44
- 6
-
33
Fabrizio Peralta ↑ 70'
- 34
Coach
Fernando Diniz
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
David ↓ Jean Meneses 13'
- 3
- 11
-
25
Hugo Moura ↓ Juan Sforza 61'
- 6
- 38
- 2
- 99
- 17
- 1
- 85
Bench
- 12
- 10
- 4
- 13
- 27
- 32
-
21
Jean Meneses ↑ 13'
-
20
Juan Sforza ↑ 61'
-
96
Paulo Henrique ↑ 61'
- 77
- 26
- 66
Coach
Rafael Paiva
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
57%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

