CR Vasco da Gama vs Grêmio FBPA, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Vasco da Gama vs Grêmio FBPA — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Grêmio FBPA 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jun | RB Bragantino | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 May | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 May | Fortaleza EC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | EC Juventude | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 May | EC Bahia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | Grêmio FBPA | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #16 |
| 20 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 20 |
| 29 | Conceded | 23 |
| -7 | GD | -3 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 28% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
39%
Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
Grêmio FBPA this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts). Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 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
Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Grêmio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 9 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sao Januario!
- 5' CR Vasco da Gama has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 10' Grêmio FBPA fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Grêmio FBPA are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' Leo Jardim has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Edenilson argues furiously but the card stands.
- 45' Cristian Olivera catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 46' Mathias Villasanti is replacing Edenilson for the Gremio FBPA side.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' Cristian Pavon gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Cristian Olivera and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Grêmio FBPA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' A moment of madness from Paulo Henrique on 60 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
- 64' The Brazil Lucas Freitas breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 1-0!
- 68' Gremio FBPA ring the changes. Alysson has done his job and it is now time for Riquelme to step up.
- 73' It looks surprising CR Vasco da Gama does not make any changes. Nuno Moreira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Martin Braithwaite by Andre on 74 minute.
- 76' Tucurui is ready to make an impact after coming on for David at the 76 minute mark.
- 79' It’s gonna be a card for Joao Victor.
- 80' Gustavo Martins adds to his 0 season tally! Gremio FBPA lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 85' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Joao Victor is withdrawn and Loide Augusto gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alex Santana suffering a number of foals already.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 25
- 6
-
38
Joao Victor ↓ Loide Augusto 85'
- 43
- 99
- 96
- 17
- 1
- 77
Bench
- 8
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 20
- 90
- 18
-
85
Tucurui ↑ 76'
-
45
Loide Augusto ↑ 85'
- 44
- 80
- 14
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Grêmio FBPA Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 17
-
80
Alex Santana ↓ Franco Cristaldo 54'
-
22
Martin Braithwaite ↓ Andre 74'
-
8
Edenilson ↓ Mathias Villasanti 46'
- 1
- 3
- 53
- 99
- 47
Bench
- 36
- 21
-
7
Cristian Pavon ↑ 54'
-
10
Franco Cristaldo ↑ 54'
-
20
Mathias Villasanti ↑ 46'
- 15
- 12
-
77
Andre ↑ 74'
- 35
-
65
Riquelme ↑ 68'
- 34
- 16
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pepe | 3 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Gustavo Martins | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Francis Amuzu | 1 |
| Matheus Henrique | 1 |
| Ferreira | 1 |
| Jael | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Grêmio FBPA xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Grêmio FBPA 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
67%
Draw or Grêmio FBPA
62%
CR Vasco da Gama or Grêmio FBPA
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Grêmio FBPA covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

