CR Vasco da Gama vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Vasco da Gama vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 22 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 23 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Assistant 1 Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Assistant 2 Marcelo Van Gasse (Brazil)
12 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 34 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 22 | 32 |
| 10 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 22 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Santos FC | 22 | 23 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 22 | 23 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | EC Juventude | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Criciúma EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #5 |
| 23 | Points | 34 |
| 22 | Played | 23 |
| 5 / 8 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 10 / 5 |
| 23 | Scored | 32 |
| 31 | Conceded | 28 |
| -8 | GD | +4 |
| 1.05 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 23% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (23 pts). EC Bahia are 5th (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CR Vasco da Gama to score. At the same time, EC Bahia does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' EC Bahia come into this ranked 7 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Emerson Rodriguez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for EC Bahia so far.
- 12' What a strike from Emerson Rodriguez! The score is 1-0.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' Dimitri Payet adds to his 0 season tally! CR Vasco da Gama lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Vasco da Gama must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' It’s a booking for EC Bahia player. Gabriel Xavier gets a card.
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cauly, as he is very good at scoring at Sao Januario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' Dimitri Payet doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' EC Bahia is showing some good football. However, EC Bahia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' The EC Bahia manager makes a substitution. Jean Lucas departs to be replaced by Ademir Santos.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo Galdames is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 40.
- 42' The Uruguay Luciano Rodriguez breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 3-1!
- 46' A tactical swap from EC Bahia — Rafael Ratao on, Cauly off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Thaciano argues furiously but the card stands.
- 53' Maicon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Jose Rodriguez is withdrawn and Maxime Dominguez gets his opportunity.
- 70' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Bahia backline.
- 75' Goal! Ademir Santos scores his 35 goal in 161 matches.
- 76' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Luciano Juba is replaced by Iago Borduchi on 76 minute.
- 81' EC Bahia looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 83' Maxsuel gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Emerson Rodriguez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A moment of madness from Dimitri Payet on 84 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
- 85' Dimitri Payet makes way for Juan Sforza at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- 90' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. Tucurui trudges off to be replaced by Jair on 90 minutes.
- EC Bahia will have plenty to reflect on. CR Vasco da Gama were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Dimitri Payet ↓ Juan Sforza 85'
- 4
- 27
- 6
- 38
- 2
- 96
-
17
Emerson Rodriguez ↓ Maxsuel 83'
- 1
- 85
-
77
Rayan ↓ Alex Teixeira 65'
Bench
-
8
Jair ↑ 90'
- 13
- 31
- 32
- 21
- 5
-
20
Juan Sforza ↑ 85'
-
90
Alex Teixeira ↑ 65'
-
26
Maxime Dominguez ↑ 65'
- 44
- 66
-
–
Maxsuel ↑ 83'
EC Bahia Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
-
6
Jean Lucas ↓ Ademir Santos 38'
- 10
- 22
- 4
-
8
Cauly ↓ Rafael Ratao 46'
- 13
-
9
Everaldo ↓ Luciano Rodriguez 38'
- 19
-
46
Luciano Juba ↓ Iago Borduchi 76'
- 3
Bench
- 20
-
7
Ademir Santos ↑ 38'
- 2
- 1
-
25
Iago Borduchi ↑ 76'
- 15
- 40
-
21
Rafael Ratao ↑ 46'
- 14
- 33
-
26
Nicolas Acevedo ↑ 46'
-
17
Luciano Rodriguez ↑ 38'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gilberto | 4 |
| Thaciano | 2 |
| Ademir Santos | 2 |
| Marrony | 2 |
| Dimitri Payet | 2 |
| Clayson | 1 |
| Luciano Juba | 1 |
| Ze Rafael | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or EC Bahia 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
68%
Draw or EC Bahia
59%
CR Vasco da Gama or EC Bahia
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

