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Predictions and Tips
Cruzeiro face their next test on Thursday as they get ready for this looming Copa do Brasil match versus Vila Nova.
Full predictions, pre-match stats and user poll for Vila Nova v Cruzeiro are shown on this page (plus the best game odds).
📊 Form Guide

Vila Nova
WWLWLW
Vila Nova fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 2-1 Serie B victory against Atletico PR.
In that game, Vila Nova had 39% possession and 15 shots at goal with 7 on target. The only player to score for Vila Nova was Bernardo Schappo (13'). Athletico Paranaense had 8 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. Bruno Zapelli (77') scored for Atletico PR.
Fewer than three goals per game were recorded in 5 of the past 6 meetings where Vila Nova have taken part. With regard to the goal distribution from this period, opposition teams scored a total of 5 while Vila Nova managed a tally of 6. That kind of trend won’t necessarily be carried forward into this match, of course.
Cruzeiro
WWDWWD 📈
In their previous game, Cruzeiro drew 0-0 in the Serie A tie with Atlético Mineiro.
In that match, Cruzeiro managed 53% possession and 22 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. On the other side, Atletico Mineiro got 7 attempts on goal with 3 on target.
A series of accomplished performances from the Cruzeiro defence has seen their ‘goals against’ tally amounting to 3 from their past 6 clashes in total. During the same period, the number of goals that they have scored themselves amounts to 11.
🗞️ Team News: Vila Nova
Éric Davis (Knee injury), Guilherme Parede (Cruciate ligament injury) and Marcondes (Cruciate ligament injury) will not be able to play for Vila Nova gaffer Rafael Lacerda.
🗞️ Team News: Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro boss Leonardo Jardim has to choose a team with limited availability. João Marcelo (Torn knee ligaments), Matheus Henrique (Meniscus injury) and Japa (Inflammation of the biceps tendon in the thigh) are those who can’t be considered.
✨ Prediction
Our thinking is that Vila Nova will do well to be putting a goal past this Cruzeiro lineup who we reckon will be able to grind out a win.
With that in mind, we reckon that it will be a narrow 0-1 win for Cruzeiro at full-time.
A close call.
Andre Moura, 21:02 22/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

🏟️ Team Focus:
Vila Nova
Formed: 1943
Stadium: Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (11,788)
Captain: Tiago Pagnussat
Chairman: Hugo Jorge Bravo
Manager: Rafael Lacerda
Competitions: Serie B position 4, Copa do Brasil (Third Round)
Cruzeiro |
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Vila Nova |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Vila Nova |
Cruzeiro |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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Cruzeiro |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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1 |
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8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17 | LWWWD |
2 |
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8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | WWWLW |
3 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | WDWWD |
4 |
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8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | LDDDW |
5 |
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8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | DLWWW |
6 |
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8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | WLWDW |
7 |
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8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | LWLLW |
8 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | WWLDD |
9 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | DWLDW |
10 |
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8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | DWDLL |
11 |
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8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | DLWDD |
12 |
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8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | DDWDD |
13 |
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8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 | WLLDL |
14 |
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8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 10 | WLLDL |
15 |
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8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 6 | LWLWL |
16 |
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8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | DDLDL |
17 |
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8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 6 | DLWDD |
18 |
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8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 | LLWLL |
19 |
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8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 4 | DDLDD |
20 |
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8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -6 | 4 | LDLDD |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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1 |
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9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 22 | WLWWW |
2 |
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9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 18 | DWLWD |
3 |
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9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17 | LWWWD |
4 |
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9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | WWWDL |
5 |
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9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | LDWDW |
6 |
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9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 | WWWLW |
7 |
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9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
8 |
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9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 13 | WLWLW |
9 |
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9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | WDWWD |
10 |
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9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | LWLWD |
11 |
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9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | WDDLW |
12 |
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9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
13 |
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9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 10 | DLLLW |
14 |
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9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | LDDWL |
15 |
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9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 10 | DWLLD |
16 |
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9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 9 | DDLWL |
17 |
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9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 | DDWDL |
18 |
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9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -13 | 8 | DLLLD |
19 |
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9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 5 | LLLDL |
20 |
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9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 2 | LDLLL |
Vila Nova |
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Grêmio Novorizontino |
Cuiabá |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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Cruzeiro |
Vila Nova |
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Atletico PR |
Remo |
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Vila Nova |
Athletic Club |
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Vila Nova |
Cruzeiro |
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Palmeiras |
Cruzeiro |
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Unión de Santa Fe |
Fortaleza |
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Cruzeiro |
Vila Nova |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Atlético Mineiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Palestino |
Vila Nova |
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Atletico PR |
Vila Nova |
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Chapecoense |
Vila Nova |
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Botafogo-SP |
Vila Nova |
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Paysandu |
Vila Nova |
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Ituano |
Vila Nova |
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Ponte Preta |
Sport Recife |
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Cruzeiro |
Red Bull Bragantino |
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Cruzeiro |
São Paulo |
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Cruzeiro |
Internacional |
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Cruzeiro |
Juventude |
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Cruzeiro |
Red Bull Bragantino |
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Cruzeiro |
Kaio Jorge | 10 |
Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
Carlos Eduardo | 3 |
Matheus Pereira | 2 |
Yannick Bolasie | 1 |
Criciuma |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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América Mineiro |
Amazonas |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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Atlético Goianiense |
Ferroviária |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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Operário Ferroviário |
Avaí |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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CRB |
Volta Redonda |
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Vila Nova |
Vila Nova |
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Coritiba |
Vitoria |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Grêmio |
Fluminense |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Juventude |
Corinthians |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Ceará |
Cruzeiro |
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CRB |
Botafogo |
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Cruzeiro |
CRB |
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Cruzeiro |
Cruzeiro |
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Santos |
