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Futmetrix Verdict
97
Bournemouth
vs
AC Milan
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
High-stakes European clash at Vitality Stadium.
Futmetrix Verdict
85
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
85
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
83
Futmetrix Verdict
100
Beşiktaş
vs
Crystal Palace
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
41
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
Vlahović powers a high-stakes European test
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
39' Carlos Renê de Sousa Ferreira (Matheuzinho)
Jonathan Jesus 41'
45' ↓ Matheusinho ↑Emanuel Brítez
↓ Fagner ↑William 45'
45' ↓ Caíque Gonçalves ↑Zé Vitor
↓ Wesley Gassova Ribeiro Teixeira ↑Felipe Morais 45'
HT
Keny arroyo (Kaio Jorge) 46'
↓ Gabriel Rojas ↑Lucas Villalba 56'
↓ Zé Lucas ↑Matheus Henrique 56'
Lucas Villalba (Keny arroyo) 66'
69' ↓ Erick ↑Lucas Silva
Gerson 78'
↓ Gerson ↑Fabrício Bruno 81'
83' ↓ Matheuzinho ↑Renato Kayzer
83' ↓ Carlos Renê de Sousa Ferreira ↑bruno alex
Felipe Morais 87'
Matheus Pereira (Keny arroyo) 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vitoria
Goalkeepers
Lucas Arcanjo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mateus Duarte 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cacá
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luan Cândido
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jamerson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Emmanuel Martínez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Caíque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Erick
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matheuzinho
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Diego Tarzia
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Rene 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Yuri Sena 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emanuel Brítez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Pochettino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rúben Ismael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Vitor 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Alex Bruno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrício
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Kayzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Otávio 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Fágner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Jesus 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Gabriel Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Midfielders
Gerson 
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
Zé Lucas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Jeferson Arroyo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.1
Rating
Matheus Pereira 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Wesley
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Kaio Jorge
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Cássio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
William
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Viña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Fabrício Bruno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Morais
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Gabriel e Costa Cesco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 11/01/2025 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 1 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/12/2025 | Vitoria | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Barradao |
| 08/19/2024 | Vitoria | 2 - 2 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 04/28/2024 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 1 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 11/14/2021 | Vitoria | 3 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 08/11/2021 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 2 | Vitoria | Serie B | Estádio Raimundo Sampaio |
| 12/12/2020 | Vitoria | 0 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 09/12/2020 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie B | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 11/21/2018 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estádio Mineirão |
Vitoria Win
Cruzeiro Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vitoria
Cruzeiro
Vitoria
Cruzeiro
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cruzeiro's Ruthless Second-Half Surge Silences Barradas
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A breathtaking turnaround after the interval kept the visitors' continental dreams alive while serving a bitter pill to the home side.
The Opening Salvo
The match kicked off with Vitoria looking entirely comfortable in their own backyard at Estadio Manoel Barradas. The early Intensity was palpable, turning the penalty area into a shooting gallery as the two teams would eventually combine for a staggering thirty-five shots. The home side utilized a relentless attacking strategy, constantly testing the defensive resolve of their opponents. Their aggressive posturing finally paid dividends in the thirty-ninth minute. Matheuzinho carved out the necessary space and slipped a perfect ball through for Carlos Renê de Sousa Ferreira, who finished emphatically. With the home crowd roaring, it felt as though they were firmly in the driver's seat, forcing the opposition goalkeeper into a series of heroic interventions just to keep the deficit at a single goal heading into the break.
The Turning Tide
Whatever the tactical adjustments were at halftime, they entirely flipped the Balance of the contest. Barely a minute after the restart, Cruzeiro produced a sweeping move that completely exposed the local defense. Kaio Jorge delivered a precise pass to Keny arroyo, who made no mistake and leveled the scoreline. That equalizer sucked the life out of the stadium and rattled the hosts' confidence. The real pivot moment, however, arrived courtesy of an inspired substitution. Brought onto the pitch in the fifty-sixth minute, Lucas Villalba needed just ten minutes to make his mark. Combining with the red-hot Arroyo, Villalba fired home in the sixty-sixth minute to complete a stunning turnaround and put the away side firmly in control.
Sealing the Continental Dream
Trailing in their own stadium, the hosts threw caution to the wind, but the visitors showcased immense tactical maturity. They controlled possession, starving their opponents of meaningful chances as the clock ticked down. The high Stakes of securing a Copa Sudamericana group stage spot were evident in every challenge and clearance. Despite both goalkeepers putting on a clinic with eight total saves on the night, there was still time for one final flourish. Deep into stoppage time at the ninety-seven-minute mark, playmaker Matheus Pereira delivered the final blow, slotting home to make it 3-1. Eliminating any lingering Upset Factor, the away side proved that clinical finishing and second-half composure are the true difference-makers in Serie A.
Key Questions
How did Vitoria complete the comeback from behind?
Vitoria did not complete a comeback. They actually scored first, but Cruzeiro dominated the second half to overturn the deficit and win 3-1.
How did substitute Matheus Pereira change the game?
Matheus Pereira was a starter, not a substitute. He dictated the tempo throughout the match and sealed the victory with a composed stoppage-time goal.
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.
Mid-Table Comfort Faces Continental Ambition
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. This clash pits home-turf stability against a relentless drive to secure top-tier continental qualification.
The Setup
Vitoria look to leverage their home advantage at Barradao on September 20, 2026, against a surging Cruzeiro side. While the immediate league Stakes are relatively modest for a 12th versus 6th matchup, the underlying Balance rating is off the charts, suggesting a fiercely contested midfield scrap. Cruzeiro's Form gives them a slight edge on paper, but Vitoria have proven resilient when hosting top-half opposition. With world-class Stars sprinkled across both squads, the technical quality will easily overshadow the lack of immediate title drama.
Key Battle
Vitoria's recent attacking joy flows entirely through Rene. His direct objective will be finding pockets of space around Matheus Pereira, whose ability to control the tempo for the visitors often dictates whether Cruzeiro dominate or chase the game.
Our Prediction
Expect a gritty, tactical affair where neither side fully commits to all-out attack. Our take is a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with Vitoria striking on the counter and Cruzeiro eventually breaking down a stubborn defensive block.