Cruzeiro vs Vitoria prediction 02.04.2026 | Brazil Serie A
Cruzeiro
Kick off:
Date:
Vitória
1
1.61
X
3.91
2
6.12
Contents
- Competition: Brazil Serie A
- Date: 2nd April, 2026
- Kickoff: 00:00 UK / 01:00 CEST
- Venue: Governador Magalhães Pinto
Cruzeiro will host Vitória in Round 9 of the Brazil Serie A, with both sides aiming to improve their early-season league positioning. Cruzeiro have struggled to convert performances into points in the opening rounds, while Vitoria sit slightly higher in the table and will look to exploit the home side’s inconsistency.
Cruzeiro vs Vitória Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Cruzeiro
3 : 1
Vitória
Serie A
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Cruzeiro
3 : 1
Vitória
Serie A
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Vitória
3 : 0
Cruzeiro
Serie B
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Cruzeiro
2 : 2
Vitória
Serie B
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Vitória
0 : 1
Cruzeiro
Serie B
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Cruzeiro
1 : 0
Vitória
Serie B
Historically, Cruzeiro hold a clear advantage in this fixture. Recent meetings also favor Cruzeiro, who won 3-1 in their last home meeting in November 2025 and remain unbeaten in four of the last five head-to-head encounters.
Cruzeiro team overview
Cruzeiro head into this fixture in poor form, sitting at the bottom of the league standings. They remain the only team without a win in the Brazil Serie A this season, having drawn four and lost four of their opening eight matches. Last week, Artur Jorge’s men recorded their first clean sheet of the campaign, securing a 0-0 draw against Santos.
Matheus Pereira and Neiser Villarreal have been key attacking contributors, leading the scoring charts and providing a focal point in the final third. There are no major confirmed injury setbacks, allowing the coaching staff to rely on a relatively stable squad heading into this round.
Last matches of Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro
0 : 0
Santos FC
Serie A
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Flamengo
2 : 0
Cruzeiro
Serie A
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Cruzeiro
1 : 0
Atletico Mineiro
Mineiro 1
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Cruzeiro
1 : 0
Pouso Alegre
Mineiro 1
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Pouso Alegre
1 : 2
Cruzeiro
Mineiro 1
Cruzeiro lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Matheus Cunha
Defenders
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12
William
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15
Fabrício Bruno
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25
Lucas Villalba
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6
Kaiki
Midfielders
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11
Gerson
-
8
Matheus Henrique
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10
Matheus Pereira
Forwards
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99
Keny Arroyo
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88
Christian
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22
Néiser Villarreal
Vitoria team overview
Vitoria arrive with a more encouraging statistical profile heading into this game. Jair Ventura’s side have picked up two wins from their last three league fixtures, lifting them into the top ten of the Brazil Serie A standings for the time being. However, their only victories this season have come on home soil, as they are yet to secure all three points in an away match.
Erick has been among the notable contributors in midfield, recording one goal and two assists in seven league appearances so far. Vitoria are likely to adopt a compact defensive structure and rely on counterattacks to exploit Cruzeiro’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Last matches of Vitória
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CRB
2 : 4
Vitória
Copa do Nordeste
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Vitória
1 : 0
Mirassol
Serie A
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Vitória
2 : 0
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
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Bahia
2 : 1
Vitória
Baiano 1
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Vitória
4 : 2
Jacuipense
Baiano 1
Vitória lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lucas Arcanjo
Defenders
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45
Nathan Mendes
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4
Camutanga
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25
Cacá
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13
Ramon
Midfielders
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6
Emmanuel Martínez
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44
Gabriel Baralhas
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17
Aitor Cantalapiedra
Forwards
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33
Erick
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10
Matheuzinho
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79
Renato Kayzer
Prediction
Cruzeiro’s home advantage and attacking depth could give them the edge, yet Vitoria’s defensive organization should keep the match competitive.
Three reasons we expect Double chance x2
- Vitoria have recorded two wins from a possible three in recent matchweeks.
- Cruzeiro are still winless (D4 L4) after their first eight league fixtures.
- Vitoria have avoided defeat in two of the last three direct meetings with Cruzeiro.
Main prediction Cruzeiro - Vitória
Vitória win or draw (X2)
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.37
Cruzeiro vs Vitória standings in Brazil Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 - 8 | +9 | 19 |
| 2 | Athletico PR | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 8 | +6 | 16 |
| 3 | São Paulo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 16 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 16 |
| 5 | Flamengo | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 5 | +8 | 14 |
| 6 | Bahia | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Coritiba | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 8 | +1 | 13 |
| 8 | Grêmio | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 - 12 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | Vasco da Gama | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 - 13 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | Vitória | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 10 |
| 12 | Internacional | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Atlético Mineiro | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 - 11 | -3 | 8 |
| 14 | Bragantino | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Chapecoense | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 7 |
| 16 | Santos | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 7 |
| 17 | Mirassol | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 6 |
| 18 | Remo | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 - 15 | -5 | 6 |
| 19 | Botafogo | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 - 16 | -5 | 6 |
| 20 | Cruzeiro | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 - 16 | -8 | 4 |