EC Vitoria
- EC Vitoria have won 9, drawn 1 and lost just 3 of their 13 home games in Serie A 2026.
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Recent results:
- They lost 2-0 at home to Vasco in the Copa do Brasil.
- They beat Gremio 1-0 in Serie A at home.
- They drew 2-2 away with Mirassol in Serie A.
- Jair Ventura has led Vitoria since September 2025 and sets up his team to play in a way that is very typical for Brazilian football.
- His 4-3-3 shape pushes the full backs high and deep, with an attack designed to hurt teams directly and in transition.
- Rene has been their sharpest edge, scoring three of Vitoria's four goals in the last 5 matches.
Cruzeiro MG
- Cruzeiro MG have won just 5, drawn 2 and lost 6 of their 13 away games in Serie A 2026, averaging 1.15 scored and 1.77 conceded.
- Artur Jorge took charge in March 2026 and has set his Cruzeiro side up to play in a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 that can morph into the other.
- It's a flexible system that gives plenty of license to the No.10, with Matheus Pereira providing three assists in the Raposa's last five games.
- Cruzeiro play at pace and look to punish teams in transition rather than trying to lock down the ball.
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Recent results:
- They lost 2-1 away to Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Cup.
- They beat Paranaense 3-1 in Serie A at home.
- They lost 2-1 to Santos away.
Head-to-Head
- Cruzeiro won 3-0 in Serie A 2026 five months ago.
- Vitoria have not won any of the last four home clashes, with Cruzeiro winning three and drawing one.
Key Players
- Matheus Pereira - providing three assists in Cruzeiro's last five games.
- Rene - scored three of Vitoria's four goals in the last 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Vitoria 2.74, Cruzeiro 2.54, draw 3.25.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.7 is a good fit here.
- BTTS Yes at 1.8 is also a good play.
Prediction
We are going to side with Cruzeiro to edge this one because of their superior league position and the head-to-head record.
