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 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Assistant 1 Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Assistant 2 Marcelo Van Gasse (Brazil)
15 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
🟥 4 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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | CR Vasco da Gama | 34 | 44 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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 | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cuiabá EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | São 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 44 | Points | 53 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 9 |
| 45 | Scored | 50 |
| 50 | Conceded | 45 |
| -5 | GD | +5 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 35% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 11th (44 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
12/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ 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 |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| 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' Brazil international Rafael Ratao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Vasco da Gama in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past EC Bahia's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 12' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Emerson Rodriguez makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 17' With 1 assists to his name this season, Iago Borduchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Vasco da Gama.
- 18' GOAL! Dimitri Payet scores on 18.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' The referee shows EC Bahia player a card on 24.
- 29' Rayan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 32' Assisted by Pablo Galdames with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dimitri Payet makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 37' Gabriel Xavier has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 342 appearances.
- 38' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Ademir Santos comes on to replace Jean Lucas.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Pablo Galdames argues furiously but the card stands.
- 42' What composure from Luciano Rodriguez! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 46' EC Bahia ring the changes. Cauly has done his job and it is now time for Rafael Ratao to step up.
- 51' Poor challenge from Thaciano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 53' That is a card for CR Vasco da Gama. Maicon will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Vasco da Gama and EC Bahia are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' Lucas Piton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 19 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. Jose Rodriguez trudges off to be replaced by Maxime Dominguez on 65 minutes.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Vasco da Gama must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' Against the run of play, Ademir Santos has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 76' The crowd applauds Luciano Juba as he leaves the pitch. Iago Borduchi steps in for EC Bahia.
- 81' Everton Ribeiro is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Vasco da Gama tonight.
- 83' Maxsuel is replacing Emerson Rodriguez for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
- 84' That is a card for CR Vasco da Gama. Dimitri Payet will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' Juan Sforza gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Dimitri Payet and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Jair on, Tucurui off on 90 minutes.
- CR Vasco da Gama celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Elber | 1 |
| Jose Rodriguez | 1 |
| Erick | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or EC Bahia 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
70%
Draw or EC Bahia
56%
CR Vasco da Gama or EC Bahia
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

