CR Vasco da Gama vs Ceará SC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CR Vasco da Gama vs Ceará SC — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 33 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
- Ceará SC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matheus Delgado Candancan (Brazil)
8 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Ceará SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | SC Recife | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Santos FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Aug | EC Juventude | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | CR Flamengo | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
11/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 5 G | 3 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CR Vasco da Gama and Ceará SC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Ceará SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' What a moment for Philippe Coutinho! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' The deadlock is broken! Antonio Galeano gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
- 21' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ceará SC's shape.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Richardson argues furiously but the card stands.
- 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Ceará SC have won 233 goals from 238 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Carlos Gomez gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Tucurui and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' CR Vasco da Gama is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Cauan Lucas. He receives a card.
- 62' Ceará SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' A tactical swap from Ceara SC — Rodriguinho on, Lourenco off on 64 minutes.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lucas Freitas.
- 65' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Lucas Freitas is withdrawn and Carlos Cuesta gets his opportunity.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Rodriguinho.
- 77' It looks surprising CR Vasco da Gama does not make any changes. Robert has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 78' Ceara SC make a change. Richardson trudges off to be replaced by Fernando Sobral on 78 minutes.
- 80' A stunning finish from Carlos Cuesta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' Pedro Raul makes way for Pedro Henrique at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ceara SC.
- 86' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Nuno Moreira is replaced by Paulinho on 86 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Fabiano Silva.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
43
Lucas Freitas ↓ Carlos Cuesta 65'
- 2
- 99
- 96
-
17
Nuno Moreira ↓ Paulinho 86'
- 30
- 1
-
85
Tucurui ↓ Carlos Gomez 46'
-
88
Cauan Lucas ↓ David 78'
- 77
Bench
-
7
David ↑ 78'
- 12
- 13
-
46
Carlos Cuesta ↑ 65'
- 15
-
29
Lucas Oliveira ↑ 86'
- 9
-
11
Carlos Gomez ↑ 46'
-
18
Paulinho ↑ 86'
- 22
- 14
- 66
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Ceará SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Richardson ↓ Fernando Sobral 78'
-
97
Lourenco ↓ Rodriguinho 64'
- 94
-
9
Pedro Raul ↓ Pedro Henrique 84'
- 79
- 70
-
17
Paulo Baya ↓ Fernandinho 78'
- 44
- 20
-
27
Antonio Galeano ↓ Vina 84'
- 23
Bench
- 11
- 16
- 3
-
77
Fernandinho ↑ 78'
- 33
- 30
- 2
-
7
Pedro Henrique ↑ 84'
-
88
Fernando Sobral ↑ 78'
-
75
Rodriguinho ↑ 64'
- 31
-
29
Vina ↑ 84'
Coach
Leo Condé
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Ribamar | 2 |
| Saulo da Silva | 1 |
| Wagner | 1 |
| Danilo Barcelos | 1 |
| Pablo Vegetti | 1 |
| Bergson | 1 |
| Pedro Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Ceará SC xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Ceará SC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
67%
Draw or Ceará SC
60%
CR Vasco da Gama or Ceará SC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Ceará SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
