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Vitoria vs Cruzeiro prediction

Brasileirão · Today · 19:00 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Brasileirão 🕒 Today · 19:00
Model lean
Over 2.5 goals
Odds
1.85
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 55%
AI Value edge 0.91% · best price at Unibet (SE)
Bet at Unibet (SE)

Key factors behind our tip

01

Cruzeiro are priced as favourites at 2.56, implying roughly 39% probability, only narrowly ahead of Vitoria's 2.85 (about 35%).

02

The draw is priced at 3.33, implying close to 30%, keeping all three match-result outcomes within a tight range.

03

The recommended Over 2.5 goals bet at 2.2 carries a market-implied probability near 45%, against a modelled confidence of 44%, producing a small negative value edge of -4.1%.

04

No side of the match-result market clears the value threshold, meaning the data does not point to a clear-cut mispriced favourite or underdog.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 46%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-1 13.3% 7.54
0-1 12.3% 8.12
1-0 11.0% 9.07
0-0 10.3% 9.76
1-2 8.0% 12.55
0-2 7.4% 13.51

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.08 and 1.20. These six scorelines cover 62% of all outcomes — the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Vitoria to win 3.30 +3.2% 31% 58

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip — every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Team form

VIT Vitoria DWLLW
13 Sept 26 @ Mirassol 2-2
7 Sept 26 vs Grêmio 1-0
29 Aug 26 @ Mineiro 1-2
23 Aug 26 vs Bahia 0-2
16 Aug 26 vs Botafogo 1-0
CRU Cruzeiro LWLWW
13 Sept 26 @ Santos 1-2
6 Sept 26 vs Paranaense 3-1
30 Aug 26 @ Vasco da Gama 1-3
22 Aug 26 vs Flamengo 2-1
16 Aug 26 @ Corinthians 2-1

Head-to-head: Vitoria v Cruzeiro

Full H2H history →
L 1 Apr 26
Cruzeiro 3-0 VitóriaBrasileirão
L 1 Nov 25
Cruzeiro 3-1 VitóriaBrasileirão
D 12 Jun 25
Vitória 0-0 CruzeiroBrasileirão

W/D/L shown from Vitoria's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 · VITX2 · CRU
Matchbook 3.25 3.60 2.40
Betfair 3.20 3.60 2.40
Pinnacle 3.15 3.50 2.33
BetOnline.ag 3.03 3.51 2.38
BetAnything 3.03 3.51 2.38
1xBet 3.30 3.54 2.19

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin — the sharpest price-setters first — not alphabetically.

Vitoria vs Cruzeiro: match preview

Vitoria host Cruzeiro in a Brasileirão fixture where the betting market sees little separation between the two sides. Cruzeiro are the nominal favourites at 2.56 with 1xBet, which implies a probability of roughly 39%, while Vitoria's price of 2.85 puts their chances at around 35%. The draw at 3.33 (about 30% implied) is not far behind either outcome, underlining how tightly matched the bookmakers consider this contest. With the three-way market this close, no single result stands out as a clear favourite pick. Instead, our model's recommendation sits in the goals market: Over 2.5 goals at 2.2, which carries an implied probability near 45% against a modelled confidence of 44%. That slim negative edge of -4.1% suggests the price is roughly in line with, or marginally against, the model's own assessment, rather than offering a standout value opportunity.

Verdict: The market treats this as a close contest with no strong favourite, so the recommended angle is Over 2.5 goals at 2.2. With a modelled confidence of 44% and a slightly negative edge of -4.1%, this is a moderate-conviction pick rather than a clear value bet, and stake sizing should reflect that uncertainty.

Upcoming Brasileirão fixtures

All Brasileirão tips →
Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
20 Sept 19:00 Corinthians v Fluminense 2.30 3.22 3.95
20 Sept 21:30 Flamengo v Bragantino-SP 1.39 5.70 10.00
20 Sept 22:30 Atletico Paranaense v Bahia 2.36 3.50 3.35
7 Oct 22:30 Bragantino-SP v Mirassol 1.79 3.65 4.75
7 Oct 22:30 Remo v Grêmio 2.63 3.35 2.77
7 Oct 22:30 Internacional v Corinthians 2.45 3.17 3.13
7 Oct 23:00 Vitoria v Chapecoense 1.62 3.96 5.93
7 Oct 23:30 Botafogo v Vasco da Gama 2.67 3.35 2.71

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Flamengo 27 17 6 4 +31 57
2 Palmeiras 28 16 9 3 +26 57
3 Paranaense 27 13 7 7 +10 46
4 Bahia 27 12 10 5 +9 46
5 Fluminense 27 12 9 6 +6 45
6 Cruzeiro 27 12 6 9 0 42
7 Mineiro 27 11 7 9 +4 40
8 Santos 27 10 8 9 +1 38
9 Coritiba 28 10 8 10 -6 38
10 Bragantino 26 10 6 10 +3 36
11 São Paulo 27 10 6 11 +2 36
12 Botafogo 28 9 8 11 -4 35
13 Vitória 27 9 6 12 -12 33
14 Corinthians 27 8 8 11 -1 32
15 Mirassol 28 8 8 12 -9 32
16 Vasco da Gama 27 8 7 12 -7 31
17 Grêmio 28 7 8 13 -8 29
18 Internacional 28 6 10 12 -6 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 5 8 15 -15 23
20 Chapecoense 27 3 9 15 -24 18

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Vitoria vs Cruzeiro?+

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.85, with a 55% confidence rating.

Who is favourite in Vitoria vs Cruzeiro?+

Cruzeiro are the market favourites at odds of 2.56, implying roughly 39% probability, just ahead of Vitoria at 2.85 (about 35%).

What is the draw priced at in this Brasileirão match?+

The draw is available at 3.33 with 1xBet, which implies a probability of around 30%, keeping it competitive with both match-result outcomes.

Is there value in this fixture according to the model?+

No match-result selection clears the value threshold, and the highlighted Over 2.5 goals bet at 2.2 actually shows a slightly negative edge of -4.1%, so it is a moderate rather than a strong value play.

When does the match kick off?+

Vitoria vs Cruzeiro takes place Today · 19:00 in the Brasileirão.

⚠️ Our AI model is still learning from match data. All predictions are experimental statistical estimates for information purposes only — not financial advice and not an invitation to bet. Outcomes are never guaranteed. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.