Vasco has been struggling lately, losing four out of their last five matches and managing just one victory against Cuiaba (1-0) in their previous ten games. However, they did manage to secure a narrow 1-0 win in their last home match, which provides them with some momentum.

Meanwhile, Cruzeiro played a goalless draw against Internacional in their most recent outing after securing a 1-0 victory over Sao Paulo.

When considering the historical head-to-head encounters between Vasco and Cruzeiro, Vasco has won three matches, with one draw and one victory for Cruzeiro. While Vasco has had the upper hand in their previous meetings, their recent form raises concerns.

Vasco currently finds themselves in the relegation zone and will be determined to secure a win to improve their position, while Cruzeiro aims to solidify their place in the Copa Sudamericana spots.

Based on these factors, we predict Cruzeiro to come out on top in this match, although we expect a low-scoring affair.