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 | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61:25 | 36 | 67 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 31 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 54:22 | 32 | 66 |
| 3 | Athletico-PR | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 49:37 | 12 | 53 |
| 4 | Cruzeiro | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 50:46 | 4 | 51 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 49:39 | 10 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42:35 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Bahia | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 44:39 | 5 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 48:46 | 2 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 36:35 | 1 | 42 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 39:36 | 3 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo RJ | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 44:48 | -4 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38:49 | -11 | 39 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 34:45 | -11 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 36:44 | -8 | 36 |
| 15 | Vasco | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 36:43 | -7 | 35 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 32:39 | -7 | 33 |
| 17 | Internacional | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 33:40 | -7 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34:44 | -10 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 31 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 34:49 | -15 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 30:62 | -32 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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