Serie A Gameweek 25
Vasco DA Gama 3 - 1 FT Cruzeiro
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47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
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vs
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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Futmetrix Verdict
45
Atalanta
vs
Venezia
Mon, Oct 12 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
60
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
64
Desperate Venezia seek lifeline against Atalanta.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Joao Marcelo 24'
27' Adson
33' Tche Tche
HT
55' Lucas Freitas (Lucas Piton)
↓ L. Rodriguez ↑Matheus Pereira 62'
↓ J. Costa ↑Wesley 62'
70' ↓ Adson ↑J. Rodriguez
↓ Ze Lucas ↑Lucas Silva 79'
79' ↓ F. Colidio ↑David
79' ↓ S. Sosa ↑Cauan Barros
↓ Kenji ↑Felipe Morais 79'
↓ N. Villarreal ↑Wanderson 85'
85' ↓ A. Gomez ↑M. Hinestroza
85' ↓ Tche Tche ↑Ramon Rique
90'+2 David (Ramon Rique)
90'+4 Lucas Freitas
Felipe Morais (Matheus Pereira) 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Paulo Henrique 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Cuesta 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucas Piton 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Santiago Sosa 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Tchê Tchê
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Thiago Mendes
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Andrés Gómez
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Facundo Colidio 
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
24
Passes
18
Duels
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Saldivia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Avellar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Andre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauan Barros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Rique 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
8
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
William
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
João Marcelo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Jonathan Jesus 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Gabriel Rojas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
40%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Matheus Henrique
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
62
Passes
2
Duels
Zé Lucas
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
João Gabriel e Costa Cesco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Luciano Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Neiser Villareal
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Cássio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fágner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Morais
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.5
Rating
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaio Jorge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 3 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 09/27/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 04/27/2025 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Municipal João Havelange |
| 09/29/2024 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/16/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 11/22/2023 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 2 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 07/08/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 09/22/2022 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie B | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/12/2022 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 09/19/2021 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
03/15/2026
09/27/2025
04/27/2025
09/29/2024
06/16/2024
11/22/2023
07/08/2023
09/22/2022
06/12/2022
09/19/2021
Vasco DA Gama Win
Cruzeiro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +24
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vasco DA Gama
Cruzeiro
Vasco DA Gama
Cruzeiro
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Survival Instincts Ignite a Rio Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Our take is that a desperate home side absolutely tore up the script to claim a massive lifeline against high-flying opposition.
The Early Siege
The sheer Intensity from Vasco DA Gama set a frantic tempo from the opening exchanges. Estádio São Januário roared into life as a team fighting desperately for top-flight survival launched an aggressive, relentless assault on the opposition penalty area. They laid siege through endless corner pressure, racking up eleven set-pieces as they completely suffocated the stunned visitors. The attacking barrage finally paid dividends just past the half-hour mark when Tche Tche broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. It was a well-deserved reward for a staggering offensive output that generated an incredible twenty-one total shots on the night, underlining a fierce determination to drag themselves out of the dreaded drop zone.
The Creator's Touch
Any semblance of tactical Balance completely vanished early in the second half. Cruzeiro merely edged possession through comfortable spells, yet their sterile passing lacked any real cutting edge in the final third. The true pivot of the match arrived in the 55th minute courtesy of a masterclass from Lucas Piton. Operating with elite creative vision from deep, he carved open the defence to serve up a flawless assist for Lucas Freitas to thunderously double the advantage. If not for an array of magnificent goalkeeper heroics resulting in twelve combined saves across both ends of the pitch, the goal difference could have been utterly humiliating for the high-flying away side.
Late Chaos and Lifelines
Given the massive Stakes attached to this fixture, the final moments descended into beautiful, unadulterated chaos on the pitch. The home bench worked absolute wonders as late substitute Ramon Rique turned provider for fellow arrival David to slot home a glorious third in stoppage time. This massive Upset Factor proved far too much for the visitors to overcome, completely derailing their push for the upper echelons of the table, even though Felipe Morais grabbed a very late consolation strike. Ultimately, this chaotic, hard-fought victory injects genuine belief into a gritty relegation battle that looks destined to go right down to the wire.
Key Questions
What made Lucas Piton the Man of the Match?
Piton beautifully orchestrated the left flank, delivering five key passes and an inch-perfect assist that effectively secured the crucial points for his desperate side.
How did substitute Lucas Piton change the game?
Piton actually started the match, dominating proceedings from the first whistle rather than off the bench. His vision completely anchored the home side's attacking transitions.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Relegation Despair Meets Top-Five Ambition
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Our verdict suggests skipping this disjointed affair, as Vasco DA Gama's sheer desperation is unlikely to translate into fluid football against a superior visiting side.
The Setup
Vasco DA Gama come into this fixture staring into the abyss of Serie A's drop zone in 19th place. Their dire Form rating reflects a miserable run of consecutive defeats and toothless draws. Conversely, Cruzeiro are soaring in fifth, stringing together impressive performances. This massive chasm in the league table yields a very modest Balance rating. While the Stakes are inherently high for the hosts' survival hopes, the overall lack of genuine Stars beyond the visitors' midfield orchestrator Gerson limits the game's broader appeal for neutrals.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, scrappy contest between the home side's fragile back line and Cruzeiro's confident attacking unit. With the hosts eventually forced to push forward out of pure necessity, the visitors will eagerly look to exploit gaping holes in transition, making the wide areas the ultimate tactical battleground.
Our Prediction
The pressure is entirely on the home side, and that anxiety will inevitably bleed onto the pitch. We expect Cruzeiro to sit deep, comfortably absorb any early frantic pressure, and snatch a 1-0 victory through a clinical counter-attack late in the second half.