Vitória and Cruzeiro face each other on Sunday 09.20.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Vitória's home ground, the Estádio Manoel Barradas (Barradão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Esporte Clube Vitória and Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Vitória vs Cruzeiro
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Vitória preview
Vitória heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 27 matches, Esporte Clube Vitória secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Leão da Barra's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Vitória has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 78 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Carlos Rene de Sousa Ferreira, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Erick de Arruda Serafim has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Vitória has conceded 39 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.44 per game) and 68 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.56 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 25 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses.
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 74 goals during this period. Of that total, 39 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.42.
Raposa's offensive system is led by Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.44 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 58 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.12 per match.
Head to head: Vitória vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vitória
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 69% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.31 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 0.69 | 2.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 15% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 69% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 23% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 69% | 14% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.46 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.43 | 1.92 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 2.86 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.71 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.14 | 1.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 21% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 57% | 46% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.72 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.09 | 1.74 |
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