Our Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-1
Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 22, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vila Nova's Last Match – Vila Nova vs Athletico Paranaense
Vila Nova will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Brazil Serie B triumph against Athletico Paranaense on May 17. In that match, Vila Nova had 39% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vila Nova | 39% | 11 (4) | 1.61 | 17 |
 Athletico Paranaense | 61% | 8 (2) | 1.15 | 46 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro
Cruzeiro will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Brazil Serie A draw with Atletico Mineiro on May 19. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 53% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 53% | 7 (3) | 1.46 | 54 |
 Atletico Mineiro | 47% | 6 (3) | 0.16 | 21 |
Vila Nova vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Vila Nova | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vila Nova are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Vila Nova 12-8
Cruzeiro 16-6
What are the odds for this match?
Vila Nova to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.3
Cruzeiro to win: @2.25
Lineups
Vila Nova: Gabriel Buscariol Poveda, Guilherme Parede, Diego Miticov Rocha, Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino Dos Santos, Halls, Willian Formiga, Bernardo Schappo, Joao Vieira, Elias, Junior Todinho, Tiago Pagnussat
Cruzeiro: Kaiki, Christian, Lucas Villalba, Cassio, Carlos Eduardo, Lucas Romero, Gabriel Barbosa, Matheus Pereira, William, Kaio Jorge, Fabricio Bruno