Match analysis
BrazilSerie A
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Serie A fixture.
Vasco DA Gama were beaten 3-0 at home by Cruzeiro on Thursday 3 August 2017 (Serie A). Cruzeiro went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Vasco DA Gama and Cruzeiro have met 24 times since June 2012: Vasco DA Gama have won seven, Cruzeiro have taken nine and eight were drawn. Our Vasco DA Gama vs Cruzeiro prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Vasco DA GamaHome | Rating | CruzeiroAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,511 | Overall | 1,547 |
| 1,488 | Match venue | 1,510 |
| 1,488 | At home | 1,598 |
| 1,482 | Away | 1,510 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,446 | Attack | 1,470 |
| 1,535 | Defence | 1,593 |
| 1,411 | Home attack | 1,538 |
| 1,461 | Away attack | 1,421 |
| 1,545 | Home defence | 1,563 |
| 1,498 | Away defence | 1,601 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,465 | Goal environment | 1,522 |
| 1,475 | Home goals | 1,582 |
| 1,490 | Away goals | 1,440 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,540 | Close games | 1,494 |
| 1,505 | Winning margin | 1,560 |
Match venue compares Vasco DA Gama at home with Cruzeiro away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.