EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018
Overview
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EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- EC Vitoria 28 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Eduardo Tomaz De Aquino Valadao
- Referee Leone Carvalho
- Referee Marcio Soares Maciel
- Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jul | CA Paranaense | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Jul | SC Recife | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | EC Bahia | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Jul | Parana Clube | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | EC Vitoria | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | CA Paranaense | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jul | America FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jun | Parana Clube | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| EC Vitoria | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #6 |
| 33 | Points | 45 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 9 / 6 / 13 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 9 |
| 28 | Scored | 42 |
| 42 | Conceded | 40 |
| -14 | GD | +2 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 32% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
EC Vitoria are 13th (33 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Cruzeiro EC get us underway at .
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mano Menezes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' EC Vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' EC Vitoria are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 30' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' Fillipe Soutto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Neilton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 179 appearances.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Walter Bou, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Vitoria must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' Cruzeiro EC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 85' Murilo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 55
- 12
- 28
- 33
- 77
- 57
- 10
- 44
- 9
- 73
- 6
Bench
- 1
- 25
- 2
- 37
- 17
- 22
- 19
- 11
- 13
- 95
- 3
Coach
Joao Batista Donizete Dressler Burse
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 25
- 5
- 29
- 11
-
20
Bruno Silva ↓ Rafinha 70'
- 21
- 7
Bench
- 3
- 6
- 8
-
10
Giorgian De Arrascaeta ↑ 73'
- 19
-
18
Rafinha ↑ 70'
- 30
- 16
- 36
-
17
Raniel ↑ 56'
- 39
- 33
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 3 |
| Fred | 2 |
| Keny Arroyo | 2 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Juan Dinenno | 2 |
| Christian | 1 |
| Neilton | 1 |
| Kaua Moraes | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Vitoria or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
68%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
63%
EC Vitoria or Cruzeiro EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.