Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- EC Vitoria 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | CA Mineiro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | SC Recife | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | Santos FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 3–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | EC Vitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #13 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 6 / 6 / 6 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 24 | Scored | 21 |
| 28 | Conceded | 25 |
| -4 | GD | -4 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 33% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). EC Vitoria are 13th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Vitoria
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/7
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 4 G | |
| Matheus Pereira | 3 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 5 G | 1 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting EC Vitoria for another epic battle.
- 2' It’s gonna be a card for Dudu.
- 7' The travelling EC Vitoria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 8' A goal from the Brazil international Kaio Jorge! He fires home on 8 to make it 1-0!
- 12' Jonathan is having his name booked by the referee on 12.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past EC Vitoria's compact .
- 20' A moment of madness from Camutanga on 20 minutes earns him a card. EC Vitoria will be frustrated.
- 23' What a strike from Kaio Jorge! The score is 2-0.
- 28' EC Vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. William is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 34.
- 37' Against the run of play, Willian Oliveira has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' What a strike from Keny Arroyo! The score is 3-1.
- 45' Christian is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Another change for EC Vitoria made on 46 minute. Dudu leaves to be changed by Joao Pedro Pepe.
- 51' 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.
- 56' It’s gonna be a card for Ze Marcos.
- 59' EC Vitoria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kike Saverio is hanging Matheuzinho on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against EC Vitoria's shape.
- 66' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Carlos Eduardo comes on to replace Christian.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' Luis Sinisterra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kaio Jorge at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' Gabriel Barbosa gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Keny Arroyo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The EC Vitoria manager makes a substitution. Ze Marcos departs to be replaced by Osvaldo.
- 81' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
- 86' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Vitoria that had 171 games and scored 127 goals.
- 88' Walace has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Silva on 88 minute.
- 89' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Matheus Pereira exits the field as Joao Wellington enters on 89.
- 90' It’s a booking for EC Vitoria player. Carlos Eduardo gets a card.
- It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Walace 88'
- 1
- 12
- 10
-
19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Luis Sinisterra 72'
-
88
Christian ↓ Carlos Eduardo 66'
- 43
- 6
- 34
-
99
Keny Arroyo ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 73'
Bench
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 72'
-
5
Walace ↑ 88'
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 73'
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 66'
-
77
Joao Wellington ↑ 89'
- 14
- 41
- 36
- 2
- 35
- 57
- 20
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
EC Vitoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
- 77
-
79
Renato Kayzer ↓ Renzo Lopez 46'
- 13
- 3
- 29
- 12
-
21
Dudu ↓ Joao Pedro Pepe 46'
-
4
Camutanga ↓ Carlos Eduardo 46'
-
10
Matheuzinho ↓ Kike Saverio 59'
Bench
- 28
-
6
Joao Pedro Pepe ↑ 46'
-
43
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 46'
-
11
Osvaldo ↑ 76'
- 71
-
31
Renzo Lopez ↑ 46'
- 22
-
19
Kike Saverio ↑ 59'
- 18
- 26
- 66
- 50
Coach
Jair Ventura
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 3 |
| Fred | 2 |
| Juan Dinenno | 2 |
| Osvaldo | 1 |
| Neilton | 1 |
| Manoel | 1 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Neilton | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
79%
Draw or EC Vitoria
44%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Vitoria
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | EC Vitoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.