Wednesday , 30 September 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 Vitoria — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

5
5
Cruzeiro EC 10 games · Avg 2.6 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
#6 Position #13
45 Points 33
28 Played 28
13 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 13
42 Scored 28
40 Conceded 42
+2 GD -14
1.61 PPG 1.18
46% Win % 32%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
39% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). EC Vitoria are 13th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Vitoria
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/9
46-60
1/2
61-75
5/5
76+
4/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
EC Vitoria
Carlos Rene 8 G 1 A
Matheuzinho 4 G 2 A
Renato Kayzer 4 G 1 A
Gabriel Baralhas 2 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria.
  • 5' Marlon, a Brazil , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Osvaldo made 266 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' EC Vitoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' EC Vitoria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Matheus Pereira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 34 Yellow cards this season.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Alvaro Barreal is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jose Cifuentes at the 46 minute mark.
  • 50' What a strike from Matheus Pereira! The score is 1-0.
  • 52' What a strike from Lucas Silva! The score is 2-0.
  • 57' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 58' Goal! Rafael Silva scores his 3 goal in 257 matches.
  • 62' EC Vitoria ring the changes. Mateus Goncalves has done his job and it is now time for Jean Mota to step up.
  • 67' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against EC Vitoria's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Silva is replaced by Mateus Vital.
  • 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 74' EC Vitoria make a change. Alerrandro trudges off to be replaced by Leo Gamalho on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Arthur Gomes makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 78' Ze Ivaldo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Papagaio is hanging Rafael Silva on the field on 82 minute.
  • 84' The whistle greets Matheuzinho as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Jr..
  • 89' Cruzeiro EC 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.
  • 90' Papagaio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Neris.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Cruzeiro EC take all three points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

EC Vitoria Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leo Condé

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Fred 2
Keny Arroyo 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Juan Dinenno 2
Neilton 1
Kaua Moraes 1
Lucas Villalba 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 Vitoria 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 L 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
2.17 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC63% Draw21% EC Vitoria16%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
84%
Draw or EC Vitoria
37%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Vitoria
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC45% Draw40% EC Vitoria15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Vitoria covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 22% 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
37% ✓
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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