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Vitoria vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 20-09-2026
Sep 2019:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Vitoria 0-1 Cruzeiro
VitoriaDrawCruzeiro
Over 2.5 goalsNo (46%)
Both teams to scoreYes (51%)
As Vitoria prepare to host Cruzeiro at Barradao on September 20, 2026, both teams are navigating contrasting trajectories in the Serie A Regular Season.
Team form
Vitoria
Vitoria currently sits 13th in the league table, having amassed 33 points from 27 matches. They have recorded 9 wins alongside 6 draws and 12 losses. In their last five matches, Vitoria has struggled considerably, averaging only 0.4 goals scored while conceding 1.2 per game, with their most recent fixture ending in a 0-0 draw against Botafogo. Scoring has been a challenge, evidenced by their goal tally of 27 and a negative goal difference of -12.
Cruzeiro
On the other hand, Cruzeiro finds themselves in 6th place with 42 points from the same number of games, demonstrating a far more effective offense. They have recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. Despite being undefeated in their recent fixture against Vitoria (2-0), their last five matches have yielded varying performances, with Cruzeiro averaging 1.6 goals per game but also conceding 1.8. This midfield battle suggests that while they can score, there is vulnerability in maintaining defensive solidity.
Head-to-head
Historically, the recent head-to-head meetings lean slightly in favor of Cruzeiro. In their last five encounters, Cruzeiro has won twice, whilst Vitoria secured only one victory, with the other two matches ending in draws. This pattern highlights Cruzeiro's slight upper hand, further illustrated by their last meeting, where Cruzeiro triumphed 3-0 over Vitoria.
Key factors
Statistically, Vitoria's goal-scoring average of 1.00 is significantly outpaced by Cruzeiro's 1.44. Vitoria's defensive issues, characterized by conceding 1.44 per match, coupled with an inability to find the net—only once scoring more than one goal in any of its last five encounters—raise concerns. Furthermore, they will be facing several absentees due to injury, potentially weakening their squad as they prepare to confront a Cruzeiro side performing well offensively.
Prediction
Cruzeiro's stronger league position and historical performance against Vitoria position them as favorites in this matchup. With statistical averages favoring their capacity to score over Vitoria's woes in attack and defense, a well-structured approach will likely see Cruzeiro extract advantage from the midfield, creating opportunities against a strained Vitoria side. Vitoria may need to adopt an aggressive attacking philosophy to turn the tides, but their lack of form coupled with key player absences does raise questions over their effectiveness.
Given all factors examined, the prediction leans towards an away win for Cruzeiro.
Match info
Tournaments:
Serie A(Regular Season - 28)
Referee:
Matheus Delgado Candancan
Stadium
Estadio Manoel Barradas, El Salvador
Statistics
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Recent Form
Vitoria
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Cruzeiro
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 57 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 56 |
| 3 |  Atletico Paranaense | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 46 |
| 4 |  Bahia | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 46 |
| 5 |  Fluminense | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 |  Cruzeiro | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 42 |
| 7 |  Atletico-MG | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 39 |
| 8 |  Coritiba | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 9 |  RB Bragantino | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 36 |
| 10 |  Santos | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35 |
| 11 |  Botafogo | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| 12 |  Sao Paulo | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 13 |  Vitoria | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33 |
| 14 |  Corinthians | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 16 |  Gremio | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Vasco DA Gama | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 |
| 18 |  Internacional | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 28 |
| 19 |  Remo | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 23 |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 |
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