June 12th Brazil Serie A - Vitoria BA VS Cruzeiro Prediction
Brazil Serie A - Vitoria BA VS Cruzeiro
Match Time:13-06-2025 06:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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The Brazil Serie A match between Vitória BA and Cruzeiro, scheduled for June 13, 2025, at Estádio Manoel Barradas in Salvador, is a Matchday 12 fixture. Below is an analysis of the teams, their head-to-head history, and a shortened prediction for the match, incorporating relevant web and X sources.
Team Analysis
Vitória BA (Current Rank: 16th, 10 points)
Coached by Thiago Carpini, Vitória are struggling in the 2025 Serie A season with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. A recent 0-2 loss to Confiança highlights their poor form, with only one win in their last five matches. They’re fighting to avoid relegation.
Strengths:
Home Record: Vitória have won 2 of their 5 home games, with a robust defense conceding 1.4 goals per match at home.
Key Players: Renato Kayzer (3 goals) and Everaldo lead the attack, with Matheuzinho providing midfield energy (returning from suspension).
Resilience: Drew 2-2 with Cruzeiro at home last season, showing they can compete.
Weaknesses:
Poor Form: Only 1 win in 5, with 10 goals scored in 11 matches (0.91 goals per match).
Injuries and Suspensions: Captain Lucas Halter is suspended, and Willian Oliveira, Raul Caceres, and Neris are injured, weakening their defense.
Cruzeiro (Current Rank: 6th, 20 points)
Managed by Fernando Diniz, Cruzeiro are in strong form with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Their recent 2-1 win over Palmeiras, with Kaio Jorge’s brace, keeps them in the title race, trailing leaders Flamengo by 2 points.
Strengths:
Attacking Firepower: Kaio Jorge (8 goals, 2 assists) is the second-top scorer in Serie A, supported by Matheus Pereira. Cruzeiro average 1.55 goals per match.
Form: Unbeaten in six matches, with 4 wins, including a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras.
Away Record: 2 wins in 5 away games, with 17 goals scored in 11 matches.
Weaknesses:
Injuries and Suspensions: Defender Lucas Villalba is suspended, and Joao Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, and Japa are injured, impacting depth.
Away Inconsistency: Only 40% away win rate, with recent draws showing occasional lapses.
Head-to-Head History
Vitória and Cruzeiro have met 30 times since 2004 across Serie A and other competitions:
Total Matches: 30
Cruzeiro Wins: 18 (Total Goals: 55, PPG: 1.83)
Vitória Wins: 5 (Total Goals: 27, PPG: 0.90)
Draws: 7
Recent Encounters:
August 19, 2024 (Serie A): 2-2 draw at Vitória’s home (Estádio Manoel Barradas).
April 28, 2024 (Serie A): Cruzeiro won 3-1 at home.
October 27, 2023 (Serie A): Cruzeiro won 3-0 at home.
Goal Trends: 56.3% over 2.5 goals, 33.3% BTTS in recent matches. Average goals per match: 2.93. Most common result at Vitória’s home: 0-1 (4 times).
Prediction: Vitória 0-1 Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro’s strong form (6-match unbeaten run) and Kaio Jorge’s goal-scoring prowess give them the edge over Vitória, who are hampered by six absences and a poor season (16th, 1 win in 5). Despite Vitória’s home resilience and a 2-2 draw last season, Cruzeiro’s superior attack and 18-5 head-to-head record favor an away win at Estádio Manoel Barradas.
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