Wednesday , 11 November 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
CR Vasco da Gama
2 – 1
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 21:30 UTC Sao Januario 20,067 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 10' Luciano
Jose Rodriguez pen 72' 1–1
Carlos Gomez 88' 2–1
Y 58' Cedric
Y 74' Alan Franco
Leo Jardim 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CR Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Sao Januario.

Match Details

  • Referee Savio Pereira Sampaio (Brazil)
  • Assistant 1 Bruno Boschilia
  • Assistant 2 Daniel da Silva Andrade (Brazil)
10 games this season 🟨 2.3/game ⚽ 7.0 goals/game 🟥 2 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

6
3
7
CR Vasco da Gama 16 games · Avg 2.5 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 São Paulo FC 2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 São Paulo FC 2025-06-13 São Paulo FC 1–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-10-17 São Paulo FC 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-23 CR Vasco da Gama 4–1 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr São Paulo FC H 2–1 W
11 Apr Clube do Remo A 1–1 D
05 Apr Botafogo FR H 1–2 L
01 Apr Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
22 Mar Gremio FBPA H 2–1 W
19 Mar Fluminense FC H 3–2 W
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 1–2 L
11 Apr EC Vitoria A 0–2 L
04 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 4–1 W
01 Apr SC Internacional A 1–1 D
22 Mar SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
18 Mar CA Mineiro A 0–1 L

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama São Paulo FC
#13 Position #10
41 Points 44
33 Played 34
11 / 8 / 14 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 14
43 Scored 39
50 Conceded 39
-7 GD +0
1.24 PPG 1.29
33% Win % 35%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 13th (41 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

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
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ 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
São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CR Vasco da Gama and Sao Paulo FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' A stunning finish from Luciano — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Vasco da Gama needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' CR Vasco da Gama currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Gonzalo Tapia, a Chile forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' CR Vasco da Gama are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Another substitution for CR Vasco da Gama to replace Tche Tche by Adson on 46 minute.
  • 51' Wendell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' Poor challenge from Cedric. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Perivan comes on to replace Lucca Marques.
  • 62' Claudio Spinelli gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Johan Rojas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Maik gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Cedric and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Brazil international Danielzinho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jose Rodriguez makes it 1-1.
  • 74' Poor challenge from Alan Franco. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 79' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Danielzinho is replaced by Felipe Negrucci on 80 minute.
  • 81' Another substitution for CR Vasco da Gama to replace Cauan Lucas by Hugo Moura on 81 minute.
  • 86' The 22-year-old Felipe Negrucci has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' Carlos Gomez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Leo Jardim was booked on 90.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

São Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Machado

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 4
German Cano 3
Lucas Moura 3
Yago Pikachu 2
Fellipe Bastos 1
Rodrigo Nestor 1
Rayan 1
Danilo Barcelos 1

Head to Head

2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 São Paulo FC 2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 São Paulo FC 2025-06-13 São Paulo FC 1–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-10-17 São Paulo FC 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-23 CR Vasco da Gama 4–1 São Paulo FC

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 São Paulo FC W 2026-04-11 Clube do Remo 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-04-05 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 Botafogo FR L 2026-04-01 Coritiba FBC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-22 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Gremio FBPA W 2026-03-19 CR Vasco da Gama 3–2 Fluminense FC W

São Paulo FC Form

2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2026-04-11 EC Vitoria 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2026-04-04 São Paulo FC 4–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-04-01 SC Internacional 1–1 São Paulo FC D 2026-03-22 São Paulo FC 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2026-03-18 CA Mineiro 1–0 São Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama48% Draw26% São Paulo FC26%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
73%
Draw or São Paulo FC
52%
CR Vasco da Gama or São Paulo FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama32% Draw46% São Paulo FC22%
Actual: São Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.