Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro

Vasco da Gama host Cruzeiro in this Brazilian Série A meeting, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Are Cruzeiro Value for This Game?

We like the Asian Handicap option which means we can back Cruzeiro at 0.0 against Vasco da Gama. Odds of -133 can be wagered with confidence, especially as there’s money back if the game ends in a draw.

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1-0 Win for Cruzeiro in Pair’s Last Encounter

Vasco da Gama were victorious when last playing, landing a 3-1 home success over Bahia. The Giant of the Hill boasted 67% possession and had six shots on target, with Philippe Coutinho, Jose Rodriguez and Luciano Juba (own goal) each scoring one goal.

Cruzeiro made it four straight wins after a 2-1 home triumph against Red Bull Bragantino. The Belo Horizonte club managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, with Lucas Silva and Kaiki on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro boast an unbeaten record in the past six games with Vasco. In the last encounter, Cruzeiro bagged a 1-0 win as the home side. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four Cruzeiro wins, four draws and two Vasco victories.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	24	15	5	4	39	17	22	39:17	50
13	Vasco da Gama	24	7	6	11	36	35	1	36:35	27

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Vasco have had 58.6% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Philippe Coutinho is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Rayan and Pablo Vegetti both have 4. Nuno Moreira has recorded the most assists with 4.

Cruzeiro have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 10.2 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Foxes average 50.2% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Gabriel Barbosa, Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge have top scored with 3, while Christian Cardoso is next on 2. Kaio Jorge has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Vasco da Gama predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Léo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Lucas Freitas, José Luis Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Cauan Barros, Rayan Vitor, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti.

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our verdict is that Cruzeiro are a great bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when it comes to this Série A encounter. This pick offers plenty of appeal at odds of -133, with a win anticipated for the away team.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Série A data.

Key Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 4 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 8 of their last 10 games against Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro 0.0 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

There are options to buy and sell goals and effectively choose the Asian Handicap line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how safe or risky you want to play things.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -133 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Vasco 0 - 1 Cruzeiro

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Cruzeiro to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Philippe Coutinho Over 0.5 Shots On Target -130

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco) can be backed at -130 to register at least one shot on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Philippe Coutinho Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-118

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Matheus Pereira to Score +460

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has managed two goals in his past five Série A matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +460.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+460

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-147

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Over 4.5 Corners -150

In their past four games, Cruzeiro have covered the 4.5 corners line, with Vasco da Gama conceding 5.70 corners on average in their previous 10 home matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Cruzeiro covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -150 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vasco

Total

9.80 4.70 5.10

Home

11.20 5.50 5.70

Away

9.70 4.50 5.20

Cruzeiro

Total

11.10 6.50 4.60

Home

12.80 8.30 4.50

Away

10.70 4.70 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Vasco Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+132

X

+650

2

-118

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Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Bookies

Cruzeiro are +140 with the bookies to get the better of Vasco da Gama, with the latter having betting odds of +188. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Série A encounter, this can be wagered at +235.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Vasco are +255 here and the draw is +112, with Cruzeiro on offer at +205.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -118 and No at -120.

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Full-Time Result

1

+188

X

+235

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+112

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+104

2

-137

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-132

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos Heads First Goalscorer Market

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is the First Goalscorer favourite at +350 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +145.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+145

Anytime

+350

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

First

+165

Anytime

+400

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Mateus Carvalho dos Santos (Vasco)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+105

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-118

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-147

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-200

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-217

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-294

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-345

Mateus Carvalho dos Santos (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-625

Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Check the Vasco vs Cruzeiro team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest injury reports.

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