Vitoria vs Cruzeiro Predictions 12.06.2025
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Vitoria vs Cruzeiro Predictions
Vitoria vs Cruzeiro Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 12 of the Brazilian Serie A, scheduled on Thursday, June 13 at 00:00. The game will be held at Estádio Manoel Barradas in Salvador. In this article, you’ll find Brazilian Serie A Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last six league matches, with five wins and four clean sheets.
- Vitoria have failed to score in three consecutive Serie A matches.
- Raposa’s Kaio Jorge has scored 8 goals in 10 league games, second-most in the division.
- Cruzeiro average 5.8 corners won per match – one of the highest in the league.
Vitoria enter this clash under increasing pressure after a sluggish start to the campaign. With only two wins in their opening 11 matches, Leão da Barra find themselves in 16th place and dangerously close to the relegation zone. Their recent offensive struggles are a growing concern—they’ve failed to score in their last three matches, including a goalless stalemate against Corinthians. Most of their points have come at home (7 of 10), but that has not been enough to build momentum.
Manager Thiago Carpini is overseeing a transitional period for the squad, with several players recently released and suspensions compounding their issues. While Matheuzinho returns from a ban, they’ll be without captain Lucas Halter and key absentees like Willian Oliveira and Raul Caceres. That instability could be costly against a high-flying opponent.
Cruzeiro, on the other hand, are enjoying their best run of the season, having taken 16 points from the last 18 available. Under Leonardo Jardim, the team has found attacking rhythm and defensive structure, climbing to second in the standings. Kaio Jorge has been the standout performer, scoring eight goals so far, including a brace in their recent 2-1 win over Palmeiras. Their ability to start strong was evident, as both goals came in the opening minutes.
Though Cruzeiro’s away form has been mixed, they have tightened up defensively on the road with back-to-back clean sheets. Historically, they’ve dominated this fixture—unbeaten against Vitoria last season and with 34 wins in 58 meetings. Their consistent performance and high corner stats (5.8 per match) also support our outlook for this encounter. Expect another strong display from Raposa in a game that should reinforce their status as title contenders.
Cruzeiro’s form makes the X2 option highly reliable. They are unbeaten in their last six league matches, securing five wins and drawing once, including a 2-1 win over Palmeiras in their latest outing. Kaio Jorge continues to lead the line brilliantly, scoring eight goals in 10 appearances. Vitoria, in contrast, have struggled throughout the season, sitting 16th with just two wins. They’ve also failed to score in their last three league matches and are missing key players through injury and suspension. With Cruzeiro chasing top spot and playing with greater tactical cohesion under Leonardo Jardim, it’s unlikely they’ll lose this fixture. Historically, Cruzeiro dominate this matchup—undefeated in their two games against Vitoria last season and winning 34 of 58 all-time meetings. Even though they’re away, their defensive structure and attacking efficiency make them a tough side to beat. A draw or away win is a statistically strong and safe pick here.
Cruzeiro have shown strong consistency in generating corners this season, averaging 5.8 corners won per game—the second-highest in the league. They’ve hit over 3.5 corners in 100% of their matches so far, underlining the repeatability of this outcome. Their attacking play is fast-paced and wing-oriented, especially when Kaiki Bruno and Jonathan Jesus overlap from deep. Vitoria, meanwhile, concede an average of 4.2 corners per match, indicating that their opponents are often able to apply pressure in wide areas. Given Cruzeiro’s possession-based, aggressive style and current form, it's likely they’ll dominate the flow of the game and pin Vitoria back. Especially as Vitoria are missing several first-choice defenders and tend to concede territory early, Cruzeiro should reach the 4-corner mark with ease. This bet has both statistical and tactical backing, making it one of the more solid prop picks for this fixture.
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