Our Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: 2-1
Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 Brazil Serie A setback against Flamengo on March 12. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 56% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 44% | 12 (7) | 0.98 | 37 |
 Cruzeiro | 56% | 7 (4) | 0.55 | 32 |
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras
Determined to maintain their recent success, Vasco da Gama must win following their 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory against Palmeiras on March 12. In that match, Vasco da Gama recorded 50% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 50% | 11 (6) | 1 | 64 |
 Palmeiras | 50% | 7 (3) | 0.61 | 40 |
Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Vasco da Gama average 0.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 13-9
Vasco da Gama 9-10
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @1.615
Draw: @3.6
Vasco da Gama to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Matheus Cunha, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira, Gerson, Francisco Da Costa
Vasco da Gama (4-1-4-1) : Leo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vazquez, Robert Renan, Cuiabano, Hugo Moura, Nuno Moreira, Tche Tche, Cauan Barros, Andres Gomez, David