Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro – Brasileiro Serie A – Preview

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Sreya

Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro – Vasco da Gama hosts Cruzeiro at Raulino de Oliviera on 3rd August, Thursday in a crucial Brasileirao Serie A match.

Both these clubs are on twenty-three points after seventeen games each, with Vasco da Gama placed eighth and Cruzeiro placed ninth based on goal difference.Both these clubs have won only two of their last six games – Vasco da Gama losing 1-0 to Atletico PR and Cruzeiro playing out a goalless draw against Vitoria in their last league fixture.

Both these clubs have won only two of their last six games – Vasco da Gama losing 1-0 to Atletico PR and Cruzeiro playing out a goalless draw against Vitoria in their last league fixture. In fact, Cruzeiro have failed to win any of their last four league games, drawing three of those matches.

Team News

Kelvin, Luis Fabiano and Breno are sidelined through injuries for the hosts while the visitors will be without the injured Manoel, Dede, Rafinha, Alejandro Ariel Cabral and the suspended Diogo Barbosa.

Vasco da Gama Possible Starting Lineup: Martin Silva, Gilberto, Marques, Jumar, Henrique, Bruno Paulista, Jean, Mateus Pet, Paulinho, Thalles, Paulo Vitor.

Cruzeiro Possible Starting Lineup: Fabio, Lucas Romero, Murilo Cerqueira, Leo, Bryan, Henrique, Lucas Silva, Alisson, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Thiago Neves, Rafael Sobis.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two clubs have resulted in two wins for Cruzeiro, one win for Vasco da Gama and two draws.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in fourteen of Cruzeiro’s last seventeen games, while Vasco da Gama have failed to score in any of their last three home matches. Both Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro are still in race for a spot in the Copa Libertadores and a positive result for either side will be crucial.

A 1-1 draw is the most likely result tonight.