EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 34 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Cruzeiro EC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | EC Bahia | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Cuiabá EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jul | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | EC Vitoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | EC Juventude | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Vitoria | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #3 |
| 38 | Points | 60 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 8 / 16 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 10 |
| 35 | Scored | 55 |
| 51 | Conceded | 48 |
| -16 | GD | +7 |
| 1.12 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 29% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
EC Vitoria are 16th (38 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cruzeiro EC gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' The 24-year-old Kaio Jorge has been sensational this season — 14 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' A goal from the Brazil international Osvaldo! He fires home on 25 to make it 1-0!
- 29' Magnificent from Alerrandro! That is 39 goals in 489 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' EC Vitoria are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-3 shape.
- 38' Poor challenge from Neris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 41' Time for substitution for EC Vitoria. Alerrandro is replaced by Carlos Eduardo.
- 46' Matheus Pereira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Silva on 46 minute.
- 50' The whistle greets Alvaro Barreal as he departs to be replaced by Mateus Vital.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Vitoria side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 65' Kaiki Bruno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon on 65 minute.
- 69' A change in the EC Vitoria ranks — Ricardo Ryller exits the field as Leo Naldi enters on 69.
- 74' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' Goal! Juan Dinenno scores his 4 goal in 266 matches.
- 78' EC Vitoria receives a card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 81' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Romero departs to be replaced by Walace.
- 82' Another change for EC Vitoria made on 82 minute. Luan leaves to be changed by Caio Vinicius.
- 83' Matheus Pereira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Juan Dinenno does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
- 89' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matheus Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Lucas Villalba picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 9
- 8
- 77
- 28
- 16
- 11
- 36
- 1
- 4
- 30
- 97
Bench
- 15
- 37
- 10
- 27
- 43
- 96
- 22
- 17
- 83
- 50
- 5
- 33
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Walace 81'
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Matheus Pereira 46'
-
17
Ramiro ↓ Juan Dinenno 65'
- 97
- 1
-
3
Marlon ↓ Kaiki Bruno 65'
- 11
- 9
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Mateus Vital 50'
- 25
- 43
Bench
-
7
Mateus Vital ↑ 50'
- 98
-
20
Walace ↑ 81'
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↑ 46'
- 5
-
6
Kaiki Bruno ↑ 65'
- 77
- 33
- 34
-
19
Juan Dinenno ↑ 65'
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 3 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Juan Dinenno | 2 |
| Fred | 2 |
| Keny Arroyo | 2 |
| Carlos Rene | 1 |
| Arthur Gomes | 1 |
| Willian Oliveira | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Vitoria or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
57%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
70%
EC Vitoria or Cruzeiro EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Vitoria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

