Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama prediction 22.11.2023

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
• Kickoff: 22:00 UTC / 23:00 CET
• Venue: Mineirão (Belo Horizonte)

Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama together have eight Brazilian Serie A titles, but both teams are struggling in 2023 and we could see both teams in the second level of Brazilian football next year. Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama collected 40 points in the first 33 matches and that is only two points ahead of the relegation zone, so the next game will have immense significance for both sides. 

Cruzeiro are in bad form. Actually, they were on the run of three games without a win until the last match, when Cruzeiro won 1-0 on the road against Fortaleza. The home side had nine shots more on the goal, so Cruzeiro played badly again. Still, late in the game, Paulo Autuori's team scored one goal, which was enough to pick up all three points and leave the relegation zone. Maybe after that win, things will go better for Cruzeiro. 

Vasco da Gama are playing well lately. They won three straight games and now they hope to continue in the same fashion on Wednesday in Belo Horizonte too. In the previous match, Vasco da Gama won 2-1 at home against America MG. Although the teams had a similar number of shots on the goal, guests had much higher xG (2.39 to 1.07.). Still, Ramon Diaz's team won. Vasco da Gama should have a lot of confidence ahead of the game versus Cruzeiro. 

Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama pick: Vasco da Gama to win AH (0)

Vasco da Gama hasn't had too much success against Cruzeiro lately. Actually, they won only one of the last five h2h matches. Still, right now, Vasco are clearly the better side, so they should be closer to winning the game on Wednesday.