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Serie A

Cruzeiro - Vitória

04/01/2026, 11:00 PM

3 : 0
Expected Goals
Cruzeiro
1.2
Total xG
2.1
Vitória
0.9
Most Likely Scores

1:1

15%

0:0

15%

1:0

13%

0:1

10%

2:0

9%
What influences the xG?
CRUVIT

Cruzeiro

Defensive strength (2.3 conceded vs 1.6 league avg)
+0.72
Attack weakness (0.58x league average)
-0.61
Small sample (4 matches) - regression to mean
+0.31
Standings disadvantage (pos 20 vs 11, 9 places gap)
-0.11
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1 goals/match)
-0.04
Kaiki on the bench (0 goals, 2 assists)
Néiser Villarreal on the bench (2 goals, 0 assists)

Vitória

Attack weakness (0.49x league average)
-0.64
Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean
+0.44
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1 goals/match)
-0.04
Standings advantage (pos 11 vs 20, 9 places gap)
+0.04
Renato Kayzer on the bench (2 goals, 0 assists)
26% of goal output missing (only 90% available)
Weak away record (0.5 vs 1.1 goals/match)
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

40%

Draw

33%

Away Win

27%

Goals

Over 1.5

63%

Under 1.5

37%

Over 2.5

34%

Under 2.5

66%

Over 3.5

15%

Under 3.5

85%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

73%

Away or Draw

60%

No Draw

67%

Both Score

Yes

42%

No

58%

Key Factors
  • The mathematical analysis predicts a home win probability of 40% for Cruzeiro
  • Vitória shows significant away weakness, conceding an average of 4.0 goals per away game
  • Historically, Cruzeiro dominates head-to-head matches with 2 wins and 0 losses in 4 games
Risk Factors
  • Cruzeiro will have a reduced starting eleven strength, with only 74% of usual goal threat available, as Kaiki and Néiser Villarreal are missing
  • Vitória averaged 3.2 shots on target in their last 5 games
  • Cruzeiro has not won any of their last 5 games, showing a form of DLDLD
Overview

Cruzeiro (20th place, 4 points) hosts Vitória (11th place, 10 points) in Serie A on April 1, 2026, 12:00 AM. Cruzeiro is at the bottom of the table fighting for crucial points, while Vitória aims for a top-half finish

Form

Cruzeiro's form across all competitions is DLDLD (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss) with 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Their last match ended in a draw. Vitória shows a form of LDWLW (W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss) with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their last match was a win

Statistics

Cruzeiro averages 1.0 goal scored per game and concedes 2.0 goals. At home, they average 1.0 goal scored and 1.2 goals conceded. Both teams scored in 5 of 8 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of 8 matches. Vitória averages 1.14 goals scored per game and concedes 1.43 goals. Away, they average 1.0 goal scored and 4.0 goals conceded. Both teams scored in 3 of 7 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 2 of 7 matches

Head-to-Head

In 4 head-to-head matches between Cruzeiro and Vitória, Cruzeiro secured 2 wins and there were 2 draws. Vitória has not yet recorded a win. The goal difference is 8:4 in favor of Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro won the last encounter 3:1 on November 1, 2025. Recent head-to-head encounters show dominance from Cruzeiro

Key Players

For Cruzeiro, Matheus Pereira (Midfielder) stands out with a season average rating of 7.37 and 2 goals. Kaio Jorge (Attacker) shows a rising form with 2 goals in his last 5 games. Christian (Midfielder) scored 1 goal and has stable form. For Vitória, Baralhas (Midfielder) is a key player with 2 goals and 2 assists this season and 1 goal and 2 assists in his last 5 games. Erick (Attacker) contributed with 1 goal and 2 assists this season, scoring 1 goal in his last 5 games. Matheuzinho (Midfielder) scored 1 goal this season and 1 goal in his last 5 games

Goalkeepers

Cruzeiro's goalkeeper, Matheus Cunha, had an average rating of 6.4 in 4 appearances. He achieved 1 clean sheet. For Vitória, Lucas Arcanjo was in goal for 4 games and achieved an average rating of 7.06. He kept 3 clean sheets

Influences

Cruzeiro averages 1.0 goal scored per home game and concedes 1.2 goals. Vitória shows a significant away weakness, conceding an average of 4.0 goals per away game

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