Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro | Prediction | Copa do Brasil | 22/05

Vila Nova and Cruzeiro face each other in an official match of the 2025 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga on Thursday, 22/05/2025, at 23:00 (UK Time).

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How Vila Nova arrives for the match

Vila Nova comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses.

Vila Nova's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Vila Nova is led by Gabriel Poveda as the top scorer of the season. The Brazilian Forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tiago Pagnussat, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.67.

How Cruzeiro arrives for the match

On the other hand, Cruzeiro comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.

Cruzeiro's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.

The offense system of Cruzeiro is led by Gabriel Barbosa Almeida as the top scorer of the season. The Brazilian Forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, William de Asevedo Furtado, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Both Teams in the Standings

To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.

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Data and Statistics for Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro

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Vila Nova

Home

WLWLW

VS

Cruzeiro

Away

DWWWD

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.33
  PPG
  3
• 33%
  Wins
  100%
• 33%
  First to Score
  100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2
  Scored/game
  2
• 0.67
  Conceded/game
  0
• 1.73
  xG
  0.94
• 1.46
  xGA
  -0.07

Trends

• 0%
  Both Score
  0%
• 67%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 67%
  Failed to Score
  0%

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Facts and Curiosities for Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro

The bookmakers place Cruzeiro as the favorite to win the match, with a 27% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:

• Vila Nova - 3.7.

• Draw - 3.58.

• Cruzeiro - 2.35.

The last match between the teams took place on 02/05/2025, in the Copa do Brasil, and Cruzeiro won the match. The final score was 2-0.