Wednesday , 4 November 2026

EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
EC Vitoria
1 – 3
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 20 Sep 2026 · 19:00 UTC Barradao 12,952 HT 45' · FT 45'
Carlos Rene 39' 1–0
1–1 46' Keny Arroyo
1–2 66' Lucas Villalba
1–3 90+7' Matheus Pereira
Y 40' Jonathan
Y 78' Gerson
Y 87' Felipe Morais

Overview

Match Preview

EC Vitoria vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Barradao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 33 73
2 SE Palmeiras 33 70
3 Cruzeiro EC 33 57
4 Fluminense FC 33 54
5 CA Paranaense 33 54
6 EC Bahia 33 53
7 CA Mineiro 33 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 33 43
11 Coritiba FBC 34 42
12 Mirassol FC 34 40
13 Botafogo FR 33 39
14 SC Internacional 34 38
15 CR Vasco da Gama 32 38
16 EC Vitoria 33 38
17 Gremio FBPA 33 37
18 SC Corinthians Paulista 33 36
19 Clube do Remo 33 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

5
5
EC Vitoria 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-20 EC Vitoria 1–3 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep Cruzeiro EC H 1–3 L
13 Sep Mirassol FC A 2–2 D
07 Sep Gremio FBPA H 1–0 W
29 Aug CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
23 Aug EC Bahia H 0–2 L
16 Aug Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep EC Vitoria A 3–1 W
13 Sep Santos FC A 1–2 L
06 Sep CA Paranaense H 3–1 W
30 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 1–3 L
22 Aug CR Flamengo H 2–1 W
16 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–1 W

Season Stats

EC Vitoria Cruzeiro EC
#16 Position #3
38 Points 57
33 Played 33
10 / 8 / 15 W / D / L 17 / 6 / 10
35 Scored 52
48 Conceded 46
-13 GD +6
1.15 PPG 1.73
30% Win % 52%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

EC Vitoria are 16th (38 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (57 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Vitoria
0-15
3/1
16-30
6/2
31-45
4/9
46-60
2/3
61-75
7/8
76+
4/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
9/6
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/2
76+
12/5
■ 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 12 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 7 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Barradao that hosts another battle between EC Vitoria and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' EC Vitoria are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 15' The 20-year-old Keny Arroyo has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' EC Vitoria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carlos Rene makes it 1-0.
  • 40' Jonathan is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
  • 41' Jonathan was booked on 41.
  • 46' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Fagner by William on 46 minute.
  • 46' Against the run of play, Keny Arroyo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jair Ventura will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' The whistle greets Gabriel Rojas as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Villalba.
  • 57' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matheus Henrique is hanging ze Lucas on the field on 57 minute.
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Lucas Villalba makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 69' A tactical swap from EC Vitoria — Lucas Silva on, Erick off on 69 minutes.
  • 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 78' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 78.
  • 81' Fabricio Bruno is replacing Gerson for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 83' The EC Vitoria bench stirs into life. Matheuzinho is withdrawn and Renato Kayzer gets his opportunity.
  • 87' Felipe Morais was booked on 87.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

EC Vitoria Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kaio Jorge 3
Juan Dinenno 2
Fred 2
Keny Arroyo 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Alerrandro 1
Manoel 1
Osvaldo 1

Head to Head

2026-09-20 EC Vitoria 1–3 Cruzeiro EC 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

EC Vitoria Form

2026-09-20 EC Vitoria 1–3 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-09-13 Mirassol FC 2–2 EC Vitoria D 2026-09-07 EC Vitoria 1–0 Gremio FBPA W 2026-08-29 CA Mineiro 2–1 EC Vitoria L 2026-08-23 EC Vitoria 0–2 EC Bahia L 2026-08-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 Botafogo FR W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-09-20 EC Vitoria 1–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-09-13 Santos FC 2–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-09-06 Cruzeiro EC 3–1 CA Paranaense W 2026-08-30 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-08-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo W 2026-08-16 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Vitoria26% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC48%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

EC Vitoria or Draw
52%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
74%
EC Vitoria or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
EC Vitoria20% Draw44% Cruzeiro EC36%
Actual: EC Vitoria win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria

Handicap EC Vitoria covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 22% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 15% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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