Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 34 games · 44 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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | CR Vasco da Gama | 34 | 44 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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 | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | São Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Mirassol FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Apr | Ceará SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | SC Recife | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #11 |
| 60 | Points | 44 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 8 / 14 |
| 55 | Scored | 45 |
| 48 | Conceded | 50 |
| +7 | GD | -5 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 53% | Win % | 35% |
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
21%
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 11th (44 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
4/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
12/7
■ 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' The ball is rolling at Engenhao. Cruzeiro EC are looking to make home advantage count against CR Vasco da Gama.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and CR Vasco da Gama are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CR Vasco da Gama's shape.
- 15' Paulo Henrique has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' CR Vasco da Gama fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The travelling CR Vasco da Gama supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Vasco da Gama backline.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 50' CR Vasco da Gama seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' What a strike from Christian! The score is 1-0.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Jair makes way for Paulinho at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- 78' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Wanderson is withdrawn and Marquinhos gets his opportunity.
- 83' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lucas Silva suffering a number of foals already.
- 84' The whistle greets Matheus Pereira as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Eduardo.
- 85' Jose Rodriguez is replacing Paulo Henrique for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
- 88' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Lucas Freitas is withdrawn and Alex Teixeira gets his opportunity.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Kaio Jorge has done his job and it is now time for Yannick Bolasie to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cruzeiro EC take all three points.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 16
- 1
- 23
- 10
-
19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Yannick Bolasie 90'
-
94
Wanderson ↓ Marquinhos 78'
- 25
- 88
- 6
- 34
Bench
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 90'
- 5
- 9
-
17
Marquinhos ↑ 78'
- 75
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 84'
- 14
- 41
- 99
- 70
-
32
Jose ↑ 90'
- 35
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 11
- 25
- 38
-
43
Lucas Freitas ↓ Alex Teixeira 88'
- 99
-
96
Paulo Henrique ↓ Jose Rodriguez 85'
-
17
Nuno Moreira ↓ Loide Augusto 75'
- 1
-
77
Rayan ↓ Benjamin Garre 75'
Bench
- 13
-
2
Jose Rodriguez ↑ 85'
-
15
Benjamin Garre ↑ 75'
- 29
- 20
-
90
Alex Teixeira ↑ 88'
-
18
Paulinho ↑ 75'
- 85
-
45
Loide Augusto ↑ 75'
- 44
- 40
- 66
Coach
Fabio Carille
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tche Tche | 1 |
| Fredy Guarin | 1 |
| Lucas Freitas | 1 |
| Filipe Machado | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Arthur Gomes | 1 |
| Paulo Henrique | 1 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
82%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
42%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Vasco da Gama
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.