Vasco Da Gama vs Cruzeiro Prediction 27 September 2025
🔊 On September 28, the São Januário Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host a Brazilian Serie A Round 25 clash, where Vasco da Gama face off against Cruzeiro. The home side will look to leverage their home advantage to extend their unbeaten streak, while the visitors aim for a fifth consecutive victory as they chase league leaders Flamengo. The match promises to be intense and tactically intriguing.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 27 April 2025 and concluded with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Cruzeiro were the home side):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 18 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro:
- 37 matches played;
- home team victories - 8, away team victories - 18, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 41 against 64;
- average first-half total - 1.57, second-half - 1.27;
- average total goals per match - 2.84.
Head-to-head statistics Vasco Da Gama - Cruzeiro
Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament, with Vasco da Gama at home against Bahia. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-1.
Here's the match statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Bahia):
- possession percentage: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 20 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
⚫ In their last outing, Vasco da Gama secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Bahia at home, extending their unbeaten streak to six matches. The team controlled the game and capitalized on their opportunities, solidifying their position in the middle of the table. After 24 rounds, Vasco have accumulated 27 points, placing them 13th in Serie A. They are just five points clear of the relegation zone, so their current form offers hope not only to retain their top-flight status but also to improve their standing in the remaining fixtures.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Serie A, with Cruzeiro hosting Bragantino. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Cruzeiro vs Bragantino):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 7;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
🔵 In the latest round, Cruzeiro pulled off a comeback victory at home against Bragantino with a 2-1 scoreline. After a drawn first half, the team ramped up the pressure in the second half to secure a crucial three points. This win marked their sixth consecutive victory, extending their unbeaten streak. Currently, Cruzeiro sit in second place in Serie A with 50 points, just one point behind leaders Flamengo. The team showcases consistent play both in attack and defense, positioning them as serious contenders for the title. Even considering the absence of several key players in the upcoming match against Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro's prospects remain optimistic.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 37;
- First-half wins at home - 5; away wins - 7; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.57;
- Today's home team averages 0.65 goals, while the visitors average 0.92.
First-Half Statistics: Vasco da Gama (home) vs Cruzeiro (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- Wins: 2 (16.67%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Losses: 3 (25%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Draws: 7 (58.33%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Average goals scored: 1.08 vs 1.18;
- Average goals conceded: 0.58 vs 0.27.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 0;
- Draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1) vs 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2).
- Vasco da Gama have both scored and conceded in the first half in their last 6 matches.
- Vasco da Gama have both scored and conceded in the first half in their last 4 Serie A matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 37;
- Home wins - 8, Away wins - 18, Draws - 11.
Stats: Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Wins: 7 vs 15;
- Win percentage: 29% vs 63%;
- Losses: 11 vs 4;
- Draws: 6 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 8;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 4 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.11, away team - 1.73;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.84;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 20 times; at the home ground - 8 times.
Stats: Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro
- Tournament average total: 2.96 vs 2.33;
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.63;
- Average first-half total: 0.63 vs 0.96;
- Average second-half total: 0.88 vs 0.67;
- Vasco da Gama: home average total in the tournament - 1.42;
- Cruzeiro: away average total in the tournament - 1.27;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.8) vs 1.7 (away - 1.8).
- Vasco da Gama have conceded in 14 of their last 15 matches (Serie A).
- Vasco da Gama have conceded at home in 10 consecutive matches.
- Vasco da Gama have conceded in their last 8 matches.
- Vasco da Gama have conceded at home in their last 7 matches (Serie A).
- Cruzeiro have scored in their last 10 matches.
- Cruzeiro have scored in their last 8 matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Vasco da Gama: Stats
- Season: Tournament average total - 4.54; at home - 4.83;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4; at home - 4.
Cruzeiro: Stats
- Season: Tournament average total - 5.92, away - 4.45;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.4; away - 5.2.
- Cruzeiro have had over 4.5 corners in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Cruzeiro have had over 4.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 matches (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.7 (1.35 for the home team and 1.35 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3 (1.61 for the home team and 1.39 for the away team).
Vasco da Gama: Stats
- Season: Tournament average total - 2.17; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.1; at home - 2.
Cruzeiro: Stats
- Season: Tournament average total - 2.63, away - 2.36;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 3.2; away - 3.2.
- Total over 4.5 yellow cards occurred in 6 of Cruzeiro's last 7 matches (Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- At the home ground - 8 times.
Stats: Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro
- Total matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 11;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 7 (58%);
- BTTS for Cruzeiro away - 3 (27%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS for Cruzeiro away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the quality of the visiting players and their confident form, Cruzeiro have a higher chance of success. However, Vasco's home advantage and motivation could make this a tight and low-scoring affair. The visitors appear stronger, but the hosts are likely to play cautiously and compactly. Our bet: total goals under 2.5, which has been successful in 8 of Cruzeiro's last 9 away matches.
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Betting Tips: Vasco da Gama - Cruzeiro
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