Vitória vs Cruzeiro — match summary
Brazil · Serie A · kick-off 21 Sept 2026 02:00
Full time · score 1-3
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Vitória 53 · Cruzeiro 36
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Vitória 48 · Cruzeiro 44
Shots on target 8-4 · corners 8-2 · possession 43-57
NextGOAL tip: Vitória +0.25 · 4 stars
Vitória sit 13th with 33 points, needing points to pull clear of the lower zone, while Cruzeiro are in 6th place with 42 points, firmly in the upper pack of the table. Both sides are therefore desperate for points in this match. The hosts are finding their feet after going unbeaten in 2 consecutive league matches, most recently drawing 2-2. Meanwhile, the visitors remain inconsistent on their travels and just slipped to a 1-2 defeat. Over their last 10 matches in all competitions, Cruzeiro have conceded an average of 6.3 shots on target per game, reflecting a defense that continues to offer openings to opponents. The opening 45 minutes are likely to be a cautious, cagey affair before the game opens up in the second half, in line with both sides' tendency to score late on.