Cruzeiro
Serie A · 2026Cruzeiro 3–3 Vasco da Gama · Serie A
This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.
Match at a glance
Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama drew 3–3.
- Shots
- 20–15
- Shots on target
- 6–7
- Expected goals
- 1.29–1.22
- Possession
- 59%–41%
Full time
What the match recorded
Cruzeiro and Vasco DA Gama drew 3–3. Recorded in this match (Cruzeiro – Vasco DA Gama): shots 20–15, shots on target 6–7, expected goals 1.29–1.22, possession 59%–41%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.
Pre-match record
What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.
Recent scheduling adds useful context
weakA compressed recent schedule is recorded for Cruzeiro, Vasco DA Gama.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.
Window: previous 14 days
| Metric | Cruzeiro | Vasco DA Gama | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest days | 3.96 days | 3.04 days | — |
| Matches last 14 days | 1 match | 1 match | — |
Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.
Vasco DA Gama show a distinct attacking-volume record
moderateVasco DA Gama's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Cruzeiro | Vasco DA Gama | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 14.8 shots/match | 19.5 shots/match | 12.4 shots/match |
| Shots against | 12 shots/match | 10.7 shots/match | 12.7 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
Vasco DA Gama have a visible away split
weakVasco DA Gama's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.
Window: away
| Metric | Away only | Season | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 14.7 shots/match | 19.5 shots/match | 12.4 shots/match |
Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.
This match
Match statistics
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Cruzeiro favored in 0 of 11 directional metrics · Vasco da Gama in 7 · 4 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Window
Home–Away
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 1 match
Cruzeiro / Vasco da Gama
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- Recorded xG is incomplete, so xG context is omitted where unavailable.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
- Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: xg_for, xg_against.
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