Cruzeiro vs Vitória Salvador predictions, Apr 01, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

6 months ago

Brazilian Serie A, on Wednesday, 7:00 pm ET

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As Cruzeiro prepares to host EC Vitória Salvador in their upcoming fixture on April 1, 2026, both teams are coming off mixed recent performances. Cruzeiro MG has managed to secure only one win in their last five matches, indicating a need for improved form as they aim to capitalize on home advantage at their Estádio Mineirão. The team’s strengths lie in their tactical discipline, which will be crucial against a Vitória side eager to secure points.

On the other hand, EC Vitória Salvador has seen a slight uptick in form with two wins out of their last five matches. Their counter-attacking style has proven effective, and they will look to exploit any defensive lapses from Cruzeiro. The odds reflect a strong likelihood of a home win at 1.58, aligning with our model prediction, which estimates a 65.5% chance of success for Cruzeiro.

While Vitória’s recent performance suggests they will not be easily dismissed, the home side’s tactical strength and historical advantage position them favorably. However, given the unpredictability of football, all outcomes remain possible, making this match a compelling watch for fans and bettors alike.

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Cruzeiro
59.7%

Draw
24.6%

Vitória
15.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of Brazilian Serie A Cruzeiro: 1.99% Vitoria: 0.66%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.58	3.92	6.15
1.58	3.7	5.9
1.61	3.95	6.02	Watch and Bet
1.57	3.6	5.5
1.57	3.99	6.03

Latest Results

22.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Santos FC – 0:0
18.03.26 Athletico Paranaense – Cruzeiro MG – 2:1
15.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Vasco da Gama – 3:3
11.03.26 Flamengo RJ – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0
08.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:0

25.03.26 EC Vitória Salvador – Botafogo PB – 1:2
22.03.26 EC Vitória Salvador – Mirassol – 1:0
19.03.26 Grêmio RS – EC Vitória Salvador – 2:0
14.03.26 EC Vitória Salvador – Atlético Mineiro – 2:0
11.03.26 EC Bahia – EC Vitória Salvador – 1:1

Facts

A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 20 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 2.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Cruzeiro may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Cruzeiro is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 12 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 36:18. (average 1.8:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 24:9. (average 2.4:0.9).

Latest Head To Head

01.11.25 Cruzeiro MG – EC Vitória Salvador – 3:1
12.06.25 EC Vitória Salvador – Cruzeiro MG – 0:0
19.08.24 EC Vitória Salvador – Cruzeiro MG – 2:2
28.04.24 Cruzeiro MG – EC Vitória Salvador – 3:1
14.11.21 EC Vitória Salvador – Cruzeiro MG – 3:0

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Palmeiras	8	6	1	1	17:8	9	19
2	Sao Paulo	8	5	1	2	10:5	5	16
3	Fluminense	8	5	1	2	13:9	4	16
4	Flamengo RJ	7	4	2	1	13:5	8	14
5	Bahia	7	4	2	1	9:7	2	14
6	Athletico-PR	7	4	1	2	10:7	3	13
7	Coritiba	8	4	1	3	9:8	1	13
8	Gremio	8	3	2	3	13:12	1	11
9	Vasco	8	3	2	3	13:13	0	11
10	Vitoria	7	3	1	3	8:10	-2	10
11	Corinthians	8	2	4	2	7:7	0	10
12	Internacional	8	2	2	4	7:9	-2	8
13	Atletico-MG	8	2	2	4	8:11	-3	8
14	Bragantino	8	2	2	4	6:10	-4	8
15	Chapecoense-SC	7	1	4	2	9:11	-2	7
16	Santos	8	1	4	3	10:13	-3	7
17	Botafogo RJ	6	2	0	4	10:12	-2	6
18	Mirassol	7	1	3	3	8:10	-2	6
19	Remo	8	1	3	4	10:15	-5	6
20	Cruzeiro	8	0	4	4	8:16	-8	4

Brazilian Serie A Outrights

1. Flamengo RJ: 2.37 (36.1%)

2. Palmeiras: 2.56 (33.47%)

3. Fluminense: 10.5 (8.15%)

4. Bahia: 19 (4.5%)

5. Sao Paulo: 30 (2.85%)

6. Botafogo RJ: 40.6 (2.11%)

7. Cruzeiro: 43 (1.99%)

8. Corinthians: 43 (1.99%)

9. Athletico-PR: 71 (1.2%)

10. Atletico-MG: 84.4 (1.01%)

11. Gremio: 89.4 (0.96%)

12. Vasco: 96.4 (0.89%)

13. Internacional: 101.4 (0.84%)

14. Coritiba: 104.4 (0.82%)

15. Mirassol: 125.4 (0.68%)

16. Santos: 125.4 (0.68%)

17. Bragantino: 130.4 (0.66%)

18. Vitoria: 130.4 (0.66%)

19. Chapecoense-SC: 360.4 (0.24%)

20. Remo: 410.4 (0.21%)

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