Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Cruzeiro EC
3 – 0
Full Time
EC Vitoria
Wed 1 Apr 2026 · 23:00 UTC Mineirao 23,907 HT 45' · FT 45'
Christian 33' 1–0
Kaua Moraes 36' 2–0
Kaio Jorge 39' 3–0
Y 29' Leandro Martinez
Y 56' Caca
Y 64' Gabriel Baralhas
Matheus Pereira 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs EC Vitoria — Serie A at Mineirao.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Luiz Claudio Regazzone
  • Assistant 2 Daniel de Oliveira (Brazil)

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 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
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 33 21

Head-to-Head

5
5
Cruzeiro EC 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals EC Vitoria
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr EC Vitoria H 3–0 W
22 Mar Santos FC H 0–0 D
18 Mar CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
15 Mar CR Vasco da Gama H 3–3 D
12 Mar CR Flamengo A 0–2 L
25 Feb SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Cruzeiro EC A 0–3 L
22 Mar Mirassol FC H 1–0 W
19 Mar Gremio FBPA A 0–2 L
14 Mar CA Mineiro H 2–0 W
11 Mar EC Bahia A 1–1 D
11 Feb CR Flamengo H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC EC Vitoria
#3 Position #16
60 Points 38
34 Played 34
18 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 16
55 Scored 35
48 Conceded 51
+7 GD -16
1.76 PPG 1.12
53% Win % 29%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
35% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season

Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). EC Vitoria are 16th (38 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
EC Vitoria
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/2
31-45
4/10
46-60
2/3
61-75
7/8
76+
4/11
■ 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
EC Vitoria
Carlos Rene 9 G 1 A
Matheuzinho 6 G 4 A
Erick 5 G 6 A
Renato Kayzer 5 G 1 A
Gabriel Baralhas 2 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cruzeiro EC launch into their encounter with EC Vitoria.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Lucas Silva has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 31 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' EC Vitoria 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.
  • 20' The travelling EC Vitoria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 29' The referee calls foul for Leandro Martinez. He receives a card.
  • 33' Assisted by Matheus Pereira with the perfectly-timed delivery and Christian makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 36' Goal! Kaua Moraes scores his 2 goal in 264 matches.
  • 39' What a moment for Kaio Jorge! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 44' The 21-year-old Edenilson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' The EC Vitoria manager makes a substitution. Matheuzinho departs to be replaced by Ze Vitor.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' The referee calls foul for Caca. He receives a card.
  • 61' EC Vitoria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 64' Gabriel Baralhas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Wanderson on, Keny Arroyo off on 68 minutes.
  • 73' EC Vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 75' EC Vitoria make a change. Aitor Cantalapiedra trudges off to be replaced by Diego Tarzia on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Lucas Romero on, Gerson off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' Erick, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Pereira on 90.
  • EC Vitoria will have plenty to reflect on. Cruzeiro EC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

EC Vitoria Lineups

4-2-3-1

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

2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria W 2026-03-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Santos FC D 2026-03-18 CA Paranaense 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-12 CR Flamengo 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-02-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D

EC Vitoria Form

2026-04-01 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Vitoria L 2026-03-22 EC Vitoria 1–0 Mirassol FC W 2026-03-19 Gremio FBPA 2–0 EC Vitoria L 2026-03-14 EC Vitoria 2–0 CA Mineiro W 2026-03-11 EC Bahia 1–1 EC Vitoria D 2026-02-11 EC Vitoria 1–2 CR Flamengo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.13 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC63% Draw22% EC Vitoria15%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
85%
Draw or EC Vitoria
37%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Vitoria
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC47% Draw41% EC Vitoria12%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push EC Vitoria covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 20% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 23% 35%
-0.5 65% — 35%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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