Tuesday , 25 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
3 – 1
Full Time
EC Vitoria
Sun 28 Apr 2024 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao 20,083 HT 45' · FT 45'
Matheus Pereira 50' 1–0
1–1 52' Lucas Silva og
Rafael Silva 58' 2–1
Arthur Gomes 75' 3–1
Ze Ivaldo 78' Y
Papagaio 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitória — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 24 51
2 CR Flamengo 23 45
3 CA Paranaense 24 44
4 Fluminense FC 24 41
5 Cruzeiro EC 24 39
6 EC Bahia 24 37
7 RB Bragantino 23 35
8 Coritiba FBC 24 34
9 CA Mineiro 23 33
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 24 32
11 Botafogo FR 23 30
12 EC Vitoria 24 29
13 Sao Paulo FC 23 27
14 Santos FC 23 26
15 SC Internacional 24 25
16 Gremio FBPA 23 25
17 Mirassol FC 23 24
18 Clube do Remo 24 23
19 CR Vasco da Gama 23 22
20 Chapecoense AF 23 14

Head-to-Head

4
5
Cruzeiro EC 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals EC Vitoria
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2018-11-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria 2018-08-05 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-11-19 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-07-30 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 EC Vitoria

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
21 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–3 L
17 Apr Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Botafogo FR H 3–2 W
07 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
03 Dec Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Cruzeiro EC A 1–3 L
21 Apr EC Bahia H 2–2 D
14 Apr SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
02 Dec SE Palmeiras A 2–3 L
25 Nov Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
21 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC EC Vitoria
#5 Position #12
39 Points 29
24 Played 24
11 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 5 / 11
34 Scored 23
33 Conceded 35
+1 GD -12
1.63 PPG 1.21
46% Win % 33%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
42% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season

Cruzeiro EC are 5th (39 pts). EC Vitoria are 12th (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
6/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/2
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Vitoria
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/9
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/2
76+
3/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 6 G 2 A
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
EC Vitoria
Carlos Rene 5 G 1 A
Renato Kayzer 4 G 1 A
Gabriel Baralhas 2 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Mineirao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The travelling EC Vitoria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' EC Vitoria have won 129 goals from 175 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' EC Vitoria fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' EC Vitoria come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past EC Vitoria's compact 4-4-2.
  • 35' Lucas Silva, a Brazil , has 34 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' Joao Marcelo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' Matheuzinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 11 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Alvaro Barreal comes on to replace Jose Cifuentes.
  • 50' Matheus Pereira puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
  • 52' Lucas Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
  • 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' Rafael Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
  • 62' Another change for EC Vitoria made on 62 minute. Mateus Goncalves leaves to be changed by Jean Mota.
  • 67' Brazil international William has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 68' The whistle greets Lucas Silva as he departs to be replaced by Mateus Vital.
  • 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 74' Fresh legs for EC Vitoria! Leo Gamalho comes on to replace Alerrandro.
  • 75' What composure from Arthur Gomes! The Brazil international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 78' Ze Ivaldo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Rafael Silva as he leaves the pitch. Papagaio steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 84' EC Vitoria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Jr. is hanging Matheuzinho on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Neris on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cruzeiro EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

EC Vitória Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leo Condé

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Fred 2
Juan Dinenno 2
Alerrandro 1
Manoel 1
Osvaldo 1
Neilton 1
Manoel 1

Head to Head

2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2018-11-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria 2018-08-05 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-11-19 EC Vitoria 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2017-07-30 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 EC Vitoria

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-04-21 CA Mineiro 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-12-07 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

EC Vitória Form

2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria L 2024-04-21 EC Vitoria 2–2 EC Bahia D 2024-04-14 EC Vitoria 0–1 SE Palmeiras W 2018-12-02 SE Palmeiras 3–2 EC Vitoria L 2018-11-25 EC Vitoria 0–0 Gremio FBPA D 2018-11-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.12 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 EC Vitória xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC62% Draw22% EC Vitória16%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
84%
Draw or EC Vitória
38%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Vitória
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC45% Draw41% EC Vitória14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Vitória covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
EC Vitória keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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