Cruzeiro vs Vasco Da Gama Prediction 15 March 2026
🔊 Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama are set to clash in what promises to be a tense encounter. Both teams are struggling with form: Cruzeiro have been losing at home, while Vasco consistently suffer defeats on the road. This match holds significant importance for both sides, as Cruzeiro sit at the bottom of the table and are in desperate need of points. Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama aim to improve their standing. Expect a fierce battle for every point.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 27 September 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Vasco da Gama were the home side):
- possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama:
- 38 matches played;
- home team victories - 18, away team wins - 9, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 64 versus 43;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.55, in the 2nd half - 1.26;
- average total goals per match - 2.82.
Head-to-head statistics Cruzeiro - Vasco Da Gama
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament, featuring Flamengo as the home team and Cruzeiro as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Flamengo.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Flamengo):
- possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
🔵 Cruzeiro are going through a tough phase, currently sitting at the bottom of the league table and struggling with their home form. They haven't secured a win in their first five matches, yet they remain a threat with the backing of their fans. Despite maintaining a decent average scoring rate over the last ten matches (1.3 goals per game), their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game this season.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in a Serie A fixture, where Vasco da Gama hosted Palmeiras. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
⚫ Vasco da Gama are also struggling, sitting in fifteenth place with inconsistent performances, especially on the road where they have suffered six consecutive defeats stretching back to last season. Over their last ten matches, they have secured three victories and maintain a positive goal difference. However, this hasn't fully turned their fortunes around due to a lack of defensive stability, conceding an average of one goal per game.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 38;
- first-half wins for the home team - 8; for the away team - 4; draws - 6;
- average first-half total: 1.55;
- today's home side averages 0.89 goals, while the visitors average 0.66.
First-Half Stats: Cruzeiro (home) vs Vasco da Gama (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 1 (50%) vs 2 (100%);
- average goals scored: 1.5 vs 2;
- average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.6).
- Cruzeiro have scored in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 38;
- Home wins - 18, Away wins - 9, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama
- Tournament matches: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win rate: 0% vs 20%;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
- Vasco da Gama have covered a +1.5 handicap in 18 consecutive matches.
- Vasco da Gama have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 8 away matches.
- Vasco da Gama have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 5 Serie A matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1.68, Away team - 1.13;
- Combined head-to-head total - 2.82;
- Both teams scored: Overall - 20 times; At home team's ground - 11 times.
Average Total Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama
- In the tournament: 3 vs 2.4;
- Goals scored: 0.8 vs 1;
- First half: 0.6 vs 0.4;
- Second half: 0.2 vs 0.6;
- Cruzeiro: Home in tournament - 1;
- Vasco da Gama: Away in tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches: 1.3 (home - 1.2) vs 0.9 (away - 0.75).
- Cruzeiro have conceded in their last 8 Serie A matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: Average total in tournament - 6.2; At home - 8.5;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.8; At home - 7.4.
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: Average total in tournament - 7.6, Away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 7.5; Away - 4.
- Vasco da Gama have taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 38;
- Both teams scored overall - 20 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama
- Tournament played: 5 vs 5;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- Cruzeiro: BTTS at home - 2 (100%);
- Vasco da Gama: BTTS away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- Cruzeiro: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Vasco da Gama: BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Exact Score Prediction
Most Frequent Results (Current Season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (9/46, 19.6%);
- Cruzeiro's most frequent home scores: 1-1, 1-2 (1/2, 50%);
- Vasco da Gama's most frequent away score: 2-1 (2/2, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-0 - 12.4% (odds of 7)
1-1 - 11.79% (odds of 6.5)
2-1 - 9.29% (odds of 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given Vasco's consistent struggles on the road, the odds of the hosts securing their first win in the current Serie A are quite high. However, Cruzeiro also face form issues, conceding in 8 consecutive Serie A matches since the end of last season. Therefore, our prediction: Vasco da Gama will score a goal.No comments
Betting Tips: Cruzeiro - Vasco da Gama
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