Vitória vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Cruzeiro wants to reach the top

Vitória vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on June 13, 2025

Vitória and Cruzeiro will meet before the month-long break for the FIFA Club World Cup. Cruzeiro is in second place and will go to Salvador to try to take the lead since Flamengo postponed its match.

Vitória: Form and statistics

The Barra's Lion drew 0-0 away against Corinthians and is now in 16th place with 10 points. However, Vitória has the same points as Fortaleza, which is in 17th place in the relegation zone, so the situation remains complicated. Drawing at the Neo Química Arensa is always a good result for any team. The Baianos didn't concede a goal in the league for the first time, and that achievement certainly gives some confidence. Thiago Carpini adopted a system with three central defenders, and the strategy worked. Vitória finished with 28% possession, so it remains to be seen whether Carpini will stick to this tactical formation at home.

Vitória: Lineup

Lucas Halter, Ryller, and Janderson are suspended as all received their third yellow card in the league.

🔖Vitória starting lineup (4-3-3)

Lucas Arcanjo – Claudinho, Edu, Zé Marcos, Jamerson – Ronald, Barallas, Matheuzinho – Lucas Braga, Erick, Kayzer

⛔️Out: Neris, Willian Oliveira, Cáceres (injured), Lucas Halter, Ryller, Janderson (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Thiago Carpini

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro once again proved that it is one of the best teams in Brazil by beating Palmeiras 2-1 at home. Incredibly, after 4 minutes, the Miners were already leading 2-0 after a demolishing start. In the second minute, following a corner kick, Kaio Jorge headed the ball into the back of the net after a deflection off Kaiki Bruno's head at the near post. Two minutes later, Kaio Jorge scored again from a set piece. The Palmeiras defense couldn't clear the cross, and after a rebound, the ball fell to the striker, who put it into the net. It was the best possible start for Leonardo Jardim's men, who played more calmly from then on. The Paulistas tried throughout the game to reduce the deficit, but only managed to do so in the 87th minute through Allan. The Cabuloso kept the lead until the end and once again defeated a title contender at the Mineirão after beating Flamengo in Round 7. Cruzeiro has 23 points, the same as Bragantino, and has overtaken Palmeiras, now in fourth place with 22. Flamengo leads with 24 points but has postponed its game, which means Cruzeiro can finish the round in first place with a win over Vitória.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Christian received his third yellow card and is suspended. On the other hand, Villalba is back from a one-match ban.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-3-3)

Cássio – William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Matheus Pereira – Wanderson, Gabriel Barbosa, Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique (injured) Christian (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Vitória vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics

Cruzeiro and Vitória have met 53 times, and the superiority of the Miners is clear. Cruzeiro has won 32 games (60%), while the Baianos have won 10 (19%). On 11 occasions, the games ended in a draw (21%). Last year's game in Salvador finished with a 2-2 draw.

Vitória vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Cruzeiro has scored first in three of its last four games. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 1.83 at Bet365;
• Cruzeiro has only lost once in its last 10 meetings with Vitória. You can bet that the Miners won't lose (X2) for 1.37 at Betway;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 9 times in Vitória's last 11 matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.54 at 1xBet.

Vitória vs Cruzeiro match prediction 13 June 2025

Vitória is close to the relegation zone and hasn't won in five games, while Cruzeiro is going through an excellent period, occupying second place in the table. The head-to-head is also clearly in Cruzeiro's favor, so the Miners are the favorites despite playing away from home. Even so, I will not place a simple bet on the visitors winning. I will use a Double Chance in favor of Cruzeiro with a maximum of three goals scored to have some safety margin.

Our match prediction: X2 & TU 3.5 for 1.66 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS-NO for 1.74 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 0-1 for 6.5 at Bet365.