Key stats as Vasco face Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Vasco face Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão with both juggling Copa do Brasil quarter-final commitments, yet the data points to a shot-heavy contest.

Globo.com notes that Cruzeiro drew 1-1 with Atlético-MG at the Mineirão in the first leg, with the return on Tuesday at the Arena MRV. Vasco beat Vitória 1-0 at home and visit the Barradão on Wednesday.

Cruzeiro currently defend fifth place in the league, though they are expected to rest players for this fixture.

Cruzeiro have been awkward visitors against Vasco since 2006, registering seven wins against them, five of those away from home.

This meeting features two sides among the leaders for average shots on target per match, with Vasco third at 4.9 and Cruzeiro fourth at 4.8.

Vasco attempt the most shots in the league at 16.0 per game, but have the second-worst accuracy at 30.5 per cent. Cruzeiro average 13.8 shots, seventh overall, and rank fourth for accuracy at 35.2 per cent.

Source: Globo.com

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