Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 27)

📊 Form Guide

Cruzeiro

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Cruzeiro will be hoping to return to winning ways here after the 1-0 Serie A losing effort in their last game against Red Bull Bragantino.

In that game, Cruzeiro had 58% possession and 12 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. At the other end, Red Bull Bragantino got 19 attempts on goal with 6 of them on target. Jhon Jhon (15') scored for Red Bull Bragantino.

It’s been a rare occasion in recent times that Cruzeiro haven’t conceded. The facts show that Cruzeiro have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 games, giving up 8 goals on the way. We will just have to find out if that trend will be continued on in this game.

A look at their previous results shows us that Cruzeiro:

• haven't lost in the league to Vasco da Gama in their last 5 games.
• have not emerged victorious against Vasco da Gama in their last 3 league games.
• are undefeated in their last 2 league matches at home.

Vasco da Gama

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In the game prior to this, Vasco da Gama drew 0-0 in the Copa Sudamericana match with Lanús.

In that match, Vasco da Gama managed 67% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 2 on target. On the other side, Lanus got 14 shots at goal with 1 on target.

During their 6 latest matches, Fábio Carille's Vasco da Gama have slotted home a total of 5 times thus yielding them the goals per game average of 0.83.

Looking at their past form shows that Vasco da Gama:

• haven't won against Cruzeiro in away games against them for the last 6 league matches. Not the best of away records.
• remain unbeaten by Cruzeiro in games played away from home for the previous 2 league matches.
• are without a win away from home in their last 2 league games.

↔️ Head to head

A review of their most recent head-to-head meetings stretching back to 12/06/2022 shows that Cruzeiro have won 2 of these & Vasco da Gama 1, with the tally of drawn results being 3.

In all, 11 goals were shared by the two clubs during those clashes, with 7 from Celeste and 4 being from Vascão. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.83.

The last league game featuring these sides was Serie A match day 28 on 29/09/2024 when the final score was Cruzeiro 1-1 Vasco da Gama.

On that occasion, Cruzeiro had 56% possession and 15 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Zé Ivaldo (59').

For their opponents, Vasco da Gama had 13 shots on goal with 4 on target. Pablo Vegetti (41') scored.

The match was refereed by Matheus Delgado Candançan.

📋 Team News: Cruzeiro

João Marcelo (Torn knee ligaments), Matheus Henrique (Meniscus injury), Japa (Inflammation of the biceps tendon in the thigh) and Yannick Bolasie (Knock) are not available for Cruzeiro manager Leonardo Jardim.

📋 Team News: Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama boss Fábio Carille has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Mauricio Lemos (Bone splintering), Dimitri Payet (Knee problems), David (Cruciate ligament tear) and Guilherme Estrella (Knee problems) will not be playing here.

✨ Prediction

We’re of the view that Vasco da Gama will manage to put a goal past this Cruzeiro team, however that is unlikely to be enough to prevent defeat.

We’re expecting a tight encounter finishing with a 2-1 advantage for Cruzeiro at the end of the match. Should be a good one.

💵 ⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?

Checking out the betting prices for the game in the 90 minute result market, the win for Cruzeiro is available for 1.9, going for a draw is 3.5 and taking a punt on a victory for Vasco da Gama is 4.1. They’re the best returns being offered at the current time.

Renata Leite, 09:06 24/04/2025