Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
3 – 1
Full Time
EC Vitoria
Sat 1 Nov 2025 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Dudu
Jonathan 12' Y
Y 20' Camutanga
William 34' Y
Christian 45' Y
Y 56' Ze Marcos
Gabriel Barbosa 81' Y
Y 90' Carlos Eduardo

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
2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2025-06-12 EC Vitoria 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2018-11-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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' That's the starting whistle at Mineirao. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria.
  • 2' That looks like a foul for a card for Dudu.
  • 7' Erick, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 8' What a moment for Kaio Jorge! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 12' The referee calls foul for Jonathan. He receives a card.
  • 17' The 23-year-old Kaiki Bruno has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' That looks like a foul for a card for Camutanga.
  • 23' Brilliant from the ! Kaio Jorge makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 23.
  • 28' EC Vitoria is showing some good football. However, EC Vitoria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and EC Vitoria are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 34' William picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 37' Willian Oliveira does the damage! The net is bulging and EC Vitoria surge ahead!
  • 42' Ze Marcos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 45' What composure from Keny Arroyo! The Ecuador international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Christian argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' A tactical swap from EC Vitoria — Joao Pedro Pepe on, Dudu off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Neris has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for 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' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Eduardo. He replaces Christian on 66 minute.
  • 71' Renzo Lopez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Luis Sinisterra on, Kaio Jorge off on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Gabriel Barbosa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keny Arroyo on 73 minute.
  • 76' EC Vitoria make a change. Ze Marcos trudges off to be replaced by Osvaldo on 76 minutes.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Barbosa is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 81.
  • 86' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Vitoria is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 88' Walace has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Silva on 88 minute.
  • 89' Joao Wellington is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus Pereira at the 89 minute mark.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Carlos Eduardo.
  • Full Time. Cruzeiro EC beats EC Vitoria

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

EC Vitoria Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Keny Arroyo 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Juan Dinenno 2
Fred 2
Lucas Villalba 1
Aderllan Santos 1
Carlos Rene 1

Head to Head

2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2025-06-12 EC Vitoria 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-19 EC Vitoria 2–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-04-28 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria 2018-11-21 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria W 2025-10-26 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-16 CA Mineiro 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-10-05 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Recife D 2025-10-02 CR Flamengo 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

EC Vitoria Form

2025-11-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 EC Vitoria L 2025-10-25 EC Vitoria 0–1 SC Corinthians Paulista L 2025-10-21 Santos FC 0–1 EC Vitoria W 2025-10-17 EC Vitoria 2–1 EC Bahia W 2025-10-05 CR Vasco da Gama 4–3 EC Vitoria L 2025-10-02 EC Vitoria 1–0 Ceará SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.07 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC60% Draw22% EC Vitoria18%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
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 20%
80%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
83%
Draw or EC Vitoria
40%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Vitoria
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC43% Draw41% EC Vitoria16%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Vitoria covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 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
13% ✓

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