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 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 33 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Cuiabá EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | São 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 60 | Points | 41 |
| 34 | Played | 33 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 8 / 14 |
| 55 | Scored | 43 |
| 48 | Conceded | 50 |
| +7 | GD | -7 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 53% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 13th (41 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
11/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 5 G | 3 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 13' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. David is replaced by Jean Meneses.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' Gabriel Veron is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' CR Vasco da Gama come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' Cruzeiro EC currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' CR Vasco da Gama is taking the lead after the goal scored by Pablo Vegetti on 41.
- 46' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Gabriel Veron is withdrawn and Alvaro Barreal gets his opportunity.
- 51' Brazil international Joao Victor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' What a moment for Ze Ivaldo! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Philippe Coutinho is replaced by Paulo Henrique on 61 minute.
- 65' That is a card for CR Vasco da Gama. Joao Victor will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Mateus Vital departs to be replaced by Fabrizio Peralta.
- 72' Leo is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
- 77' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' Tucurui picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Emerson Rodriguez argues furiously but the card stands.
- 85' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Pablo Galdames on, Jean Meneses off on 85 minutes.
- 89' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Romero by Ramiro on 89 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Cruzeiro EC 1-1 CR Vasco da Gama.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
| Rayan | 1 |
| Raniel | 1 |
| Jose Rodriguez | 1 |
| Andrey | 1 |
| Gabriel Pec | 1 |
| Raniel | 1 |
| Ze Ivaldo | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
56%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

