CR Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CR Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Olimpia Asuncion | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | CA Paranaense | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | Olimpia Asuncion | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | America FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #3 |
| 20 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 9 / 4 / 5 |
| 22 | Scored | 28 |
| 29 | Conceded | 23 |
| -7 | GD | +5 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 28% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts). Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sao Januario!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Ze Gabriel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Vasco da Gama so far.
- 15' CR Vasco da Gama receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 15.
- 20' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' What a moment for Bruno Praxedes! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' Fluminense FC have won 415 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' Poor challenge from Marlon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 39' Jose Rodriguez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Jhon Arias is replaced by Lima.
- 44' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 46' Marcelo doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. Marlon departs to be replaced by Martinelli.
- 50' What composure from Pablo Vegetti! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 55' CR Vasco da Gama started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 55.
- 56' A goal from the Brazil international Lima! He fires home on 56 to make it 2-2!
- 60' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Rossi is withdrawn and Gabriel Pec gets his opportunity.
- 65' Brazil international Alexsander Gomes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Bruno Praxedes has done his job and it is now time for Tucurui to step up.
- 71' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Alexsander Gomes exits the field as Danielzinho enters on 71.
- 73' It’s a booking for CR Vasco da Gama player. Gabriel Pec gets a Yellow card.
- 74' A goal from the Brazil international Gabriel Pec! He fires home on 74 to make it 3-2!
- 79' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo Jardim is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
- 83' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Guga is replaced by Yony Gonzalez on 83 minute.
- 85' Gabriel Pec has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 88' CR Vasco da Gama player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Leo makes way for Ze Vitor at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- The points are shared — CR Vasco da Gama 4-2 Fluminense FC. Honours even.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
-
31
Rossi ↓ Gabriel Pec 60'
- 6
- 23
- 2
-
99
Pablo Vegetti ↓ Cauan Lucas 90'
-
21
Bruno Praxedes ↓ Tucurui 69'
-
25
Marlon Gomes ↓ Dimitri Payet 60'
- 1
- 29
Bench
- 35
- 97
-
10
Dimitri Payet ↑ 60'
- 70
- 14
- 96
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↑ 60'
- 7
- 9
-
44
Ze Vitor ↑ 90'
-
85
Tucurui ↑ 69'
-
88
Cauan Lucas ↑ 90'
Coach
Ramon Diaz
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
23
Guga ↓ Yony Gonzalez 83'
-
12
Marcelo ↓ Diogo Barbosa 83'
-
4
Marlon ↓ Martinelli 46'
- 11
- 33
- 14
- 7
- 9
-
21
Jhon Arias ↓ Lima 39'
-
5
Alexsander Gomes ↓ Danielzinho 71'
Bench
- 44
-
40
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 83'
- 29
-
38
Yony Gonzalez ↑ 83'
- 19
- 22
-
45
Lima ↑ 39'
-
20
Danielzinho ↑ 71'
-
8
Martinelli ↑ 46'
- 37
- 99
- 13
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Vegetti | 4 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Gabriel Pec | 2 |
| Bruno Cesar | 1 |
| Marcelo | 1 |
| Talles Magno | 1 |
| Lima | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Fluminense FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
67%
Draw or Fluminense FC
57%
CR Vasco da Gama or Fluminense FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

