Vasco and Cruzeiro will face off this Sunday at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at São Januário for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The game will be broadcasted on Premiere. Ge will provide live updates with videos of the main highlights. This will be Álvaro Pacheco’s third game in charge of Vasco, who is currently at the bottom of the table. After being defeated by Flamengo and Palmeiras, the coach had two days of training and kept his lineup a mystery for the upcoming match, where he will have many absences.
Cruzeiro is aiming to return to the top 6 of the Brazilian Championship. The team is coming from a victory against Cuiabá at Mineirão. Coach Fernando Seabra is dealing with important absences in the team as they seek their second consecutive triumph in the competition.
Vasco’s probable lineup under coach Álvaro Pacheco will see several key players missing due to injuries and suspensions. The team might see a change in their playing style after two initial defeats, with a possible shift to a 4-3-3 formation. Players like Zé Gabriel and Galdames are expected to hold the midfield in the absence of key players like Payet, Praxedes, Sforza, and others.
On the other hand, Cruzeiro, under coach Fernando Seabra, will have to make adjustments due to absences like Matheus Pereira and Álvaro Barreal, who are out due to suspension and injury, respectively. Players like Robert and Marlon will have the chance to shine in the upcoming game.
The match will be officiated by referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein, with assistance from Rafael da Silva Alves and Lucio Beiersdorf Flor. Anderson Ribeiro Goncalves will be the fourth referee, while Rafael Traci will be in charge of VAR.
Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in this fixture to improve their standings in the Brazilian Championship. It will be interesting to see how the coaches manage their squads in the face of multiple absences and what tactical strategies they employ to secure the win. Stay tuned for an exciting showdown between Vasco and Cruzeiro this weekend.
