Cruzeiro and Vitória are set to face off today at 20:00 (Argentina time) at the Mineirão Stadium in what promises to be an intense matchup for the ninth round of the Brasileirao.
Current Form of Cruzeiro and Vitória
The home side, Cruzeiro, is looking to shake off a recent draw and push toward their first win of the tournament. After a 0-0 stalemate against Santos, Cruzeiro has managed only 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last four outings, scoring 5 goals while conceding 8.
On the other hand, Vitória arrives with momentum following a narrow 1-0 win over Mirassol. In their last four games, they obtained 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, netting 4 goals and letting in 3.
Head-to-Head History
A quick review of their last 5 encounters shows that Cruzeiro has a favorable record, winning 3 times while the remaining matches ended in draws. The most recent meeting occurred on November 1, 2025, during the Campeonato Brasileiro, where Cruzeiro achieved a convincing 3-1 victory.
Currently, Cruzeiro sits at the bottom of the table in 20th place with just 4 points (4 draws – 4 losses) after a rough start. In contrast, Vitória is positioned in 10th place with 10 points (3 wins – 1 draw – 3 losses), giving them an edge in the standings ahead of this crucial clash.
Upcoming Fixtures
For Cruzeiro, the next matches in the Brasileirao include:
- April 4: vs São Paulo – 18:30 (Argentina time)
- April 12: vs RB Bragantino – 18:30 (Argentina time)
- April 18: vs Grêmio – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- April 25: vs Remo – 18:30 (Argentina time)
- May 2: vs Atlético Mineiro – 21:00 (Argentina time)
Meanwhile, Vitória’s next fixtures are:
- April 1: vs Cruzeiro – 20:00 (Argentina time)
- April 5: vs Chapecoense – 16:00 (Argentina time)
- April 11: vs São Paulo – 16:30 (Argentina time)
- April 18: vs Corinthians – 20:00 (Argentina time)
- April 26: vs Athletico Paranaense – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Match Official
The match will be officiated by Yuri Ferreira da Cruz.
Match Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:00
Colombia and Peru: 18:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua: 17:00
Venezuela: 19:00