As Vitoria and Cruzeiro prepare to face off in the Brazilian Serie A on Tuesday, August 20, the stakes are high. This match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams, with Cruzeiro aiming to solidify their position near the top of the table and Vitoria fighting to escape the relegation zone.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 20
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Key Stats
- Current Standings: Cruzeiro are 15 points ahead of Vitoria in the Serie A standings.
- Recent H2H Record: Six of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these teams have seen fewer than 2.5 total goals.
- Recent Form: Vitoria have had under 2.5 total goals in four of their last five matches.
Prediction: Cruzeiro to Secure a Narrow Win
Score Prediction: Vitoria 0-1 Cruzeiro
Despite Cruzeiro having an important continental game shortly after this fixture, they are expected to secure a narrow win against a struggling Vitoria side. Cruzeiro have managed to beat Vitoria 1-0 twice in their last five encounters, and this result is likely to repeat in this match.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability
- Home (Vitoria): 15/8 (2.88) – 34.80%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- Away (Cruzeiro): 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
The odds indicate that Cruzeiro are slightly favored to win, reflecting their strong position in the league compared to Vitoria, who are in the relegation zone and have struggled recently.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
In the last five meetings between these two teams:
- Cruzeiro: 3 wins
- Vitoria: 1 win
- Draws: 1
Overall, Cruzeiro has a superior head-to-head record with 20 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses against Vitoria.
Vitoria Preview: Struggling to Avoid Relegation
Vitoria’s season has been challenging, with recent form including four consecutive losses followed by two wins before a defeat to Bahia. Currently in the relegation zone, Vitoria is just one point away from safety. Injuries and suspensions are affecting their squad, with Willian Oliveira suspended and several players like Camutanga, Bruno Uvini, and Pablo Santos injured. Patric Calmon, Everaldo, and Caio Vinicius are also doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Arcanjo (GK), Lepo, Neris, Leonardo, Esteves, Silva, Ricardo, Machado, Matheuzinho, Osvaldo, Alerrandro, & Janderson
Cruzeiro Preview: Seeking to End Winless Streak
Cruzeiro has not won their last three games, making this match against Vitoria an important opportunity to break their poor run. However, with a Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 fixture against Boca Juniors looming, Cruzeiro might not field their strongest lineup against Vitoria. Injuries to Fabrizio Peralta, Gabriel Veron, and Rafael Silva will impact their squad.
Predicted Lineup: Cassio (GK), William, Ze Ivaldo, Villalba, Kaiki, Walace, Henrique, Barreal, Pereira, Jorge, & Diaz
Conclusion
Cruzeiro is favored to win, but given the close odds and Vitoria’s desperate fight against relegation, this match could be tightly contested. Keep an eye on both teams’ lineups and form as the game approaches, and check out other betting tips for Serie A to enhance your predictions.
