National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Acadêmica Vitória or Vera Cruz that keep their silverware dream alive.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Acadêmica Vitória and Vera Cruz.
Acadêmica Vitória form and stats
Action has already taken place for Acadêmica Vitória in Pernambucano 2 as they have defeated Atletico Torres, Santa Fe, Maguary PE, Vera Cruz, America PE, Sete de Setembro PE, Centro Limoeirense and Flamengo Arcoverde to reach the 3rd Phase.Acadêmica are returning here after guesting Flamengo Arcoverde in a Pernambucano 2 match and winning with a 1-0 scoreline.
In the fixture before, 1-1 away to Maguary PE (Pernambucano 2).
There will be little rest for Acadêmica Vitória after this match as they are travelling to Central for a Pernambucano 2 game in only three days.
Vera Cruz form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Santa Fe, Atletico Torres, 1.o de Maio, Acadêmica Vitória, America PE, Sete de Setembro PE, Atletico PE and Belo Jardim in order to reach 3rd phase of Pernambucano 2.The supporters enjoyed Vera Cruz's previous fixture versus 1.o de Maio, a Pernambucano 2 win (9-0) played at home.
Before that, the win at home against Belo Jardim in the Pernambucano 2 (1-0).
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Porto in just three days.
Head 2 Head
Acadêmica and Vera Cruz have faced off before this season: Acadêmica Vitória - Vera Cruz 1-0. Head-to-head statistics (for the prior three meetings): Acadêmica Vitória won two games, one match ended with a draw and Vera Cruz have zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / one.
Top Goalscorers
  V. de Souza Tomé 3 goals | J. Rodrigues de Sena Júnior 2 goals |  J. dos Santos Silva 1 goals |
Acadêmica Vitória missing players
Vera Cruz missing players
| Acadêmica Vitória | Vera Cruz | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 13 | 5 | Lost | L | 7 | 12 | ||
| 22 | 12 | Scored | S | 14 | 38 | ||
| 37 | 17 | Conceded | C | 23 | 37 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 72% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 80% | ||
| 44% | 70% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 64% | ||
| 16% | 30% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 10% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 8% | ||
| 40% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 64% | ||
| 24% | 30% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | ||
| 40% | 30% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 16% | ||
| 3.8 | 5.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.7 | ||
| 2.6 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 6.5 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2.5 | 4.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| 29% | 21% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 38% | ||
| 7.5 | 9.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.7 | 11 | ||
| 3.5 | 4.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.3 | ||
