Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro: prediction and stats
Serie ARegular Season - 25Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Footlab model makes Vasco DA Gama the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Cruzeiro. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 21, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro?
Cruzeiro starts as the favourite with a 103-point Elo edge (2,026 vs 1,923).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vasco DA Gama have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Cruzeiro have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Olimpia(away) | 4-1 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Santos(home) | 0-3 | Serie A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Olimpia(home) | 0-0 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Bahia(away) | 0-0 | Serie A |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Fluminense(away) | 3-1 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Flamengo(away) | 1-2 | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Corinthians(away) | 2-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Flamengo(home) | 1-1 | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Mirassol(home) | 3-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Chapecoense-sc(home) | 2-0 | Copa Do Brasil |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Vasco DA Gama win(s), 4 draw(s), 1 Cruzeiro win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Cruzeiro 3-3 Vasco DA Gama | Serie A |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Vasco DA Gama 2-0 Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Cruzeiro 1-0 Vasco DA Gama | Serie A |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Cruzeiro 1-1 Vasco DA Gama | Serie A |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Vasco DA Gama 0-0 Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Cruzeiro 2-2 Vasco DA Gama | Serie A |
Last archived meeting: Cruzeiro vs Vasco DA Gama on Mar 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Vasco DA Gama score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cruzeiro score 1.5 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasco DA Gama | 1.1 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Cruzeiro | 1.5 | 0.7 | 5 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Vasco DA Gama sit 19th in Serie A (22 points from 22 matches) and Cruzeiro sit 5th (36 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 36 |
| 19 | Vasco DA Gama | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 34 | 22 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro?
- The Footlab model makes Vasco DA Gama the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Cruzeiro.
- Where and when is Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro played?
- Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro is played on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio São Januário, in the Serie A.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.