The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 13th and 6th in the Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vitória won 0.
- Neither team has been performing at its best in recent fixtures.
- Vitória may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- Confirmed absences for Vitória: Anderson (Knee Injury) Baralhas (Inactive) Camutanga (Broken Leg) Dudu (Back Injury) Edu (Achilles Tendon Injury) Emmanuel Martinez (Injury) Nathan Mendes (Knee Injury) Ramon (Injury) Riccieli (Calf Injury) Walace (Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Cruzeiro: Gabriel Pec (Broken Leg) Jonathan Jesus (Injury) Sinisterra L. (Muscle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Vitória: Caique Goncalves (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Vitória has recorded 1 win, 7 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 17:34 (averaging 0.9:1.7 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Vitória against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with 9:12 goals (averaging 0.9:1.2 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55:23 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47:21 | 26 | 57 |
| 3 | Athletico-PR | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43:32 | 11 | 49 |
| 4 | Cruzeiro | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 44:40 | 4 | 48 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44:36 | 8 | 48 |
| 6 | Bahia | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43:35 | 8 | 46 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 37:32 | 5 | 43 |
| 8 | Santos | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:41 | 2 | 41 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | -6 | 38 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 34:33 | 1 | 37 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 33:34 | -1 | 36 |
| 12 | Vitoria | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:42 | -10 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo RJ | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 42:47 | -5 | 35 |
| 14 | Vasco | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 36:42 | -6 | 34 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 34:43 | -9 | 33 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 30:34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 | Internacional | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 32:37 | -5 | 31 |
| 18 | Gremio | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 31:39 | -8 | 30 |
| 19 | Remo | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 24 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 28 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 29:57 | -28 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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