CR Vasco da Gama vs Santos FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Vasco da Gama vs Santos FC — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
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 | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | AC Goianiense | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #17 |
| 22 | Points | 22 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 5 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 9 |
| 23 | Scored | 29 |
| 31 | Conceded | 35 |
| -8 | GD | -6 |
| 1.05 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 24% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts). Santos FC are 17th (22 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
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ 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 |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 4 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CR Vasco da Gama have kicked off against Santos FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luca Meirelles made 286 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Joao Schmidt, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 21' Alvaro Barreal adds to his 2 season tally! Santos FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 26' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 31' CR Vasco da Gama currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Piton on 33 minutes.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Santos FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' 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 Joao Victor suffering a number of foals already.
- 48' Ze Ivaldo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 53' Nuno Moreira has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 67 minute. Philippe Coutinho leaves to be changed by Dimitri Payet.
- 68' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Deivid Washington on 68 minute.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Loide Augusto is replacing Nuno Moreira for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
- 78' What a moment for Pablo Vegetti! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Jair on, Hugo Moura off on 82 minutes.
- 83' Thaciano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Bontempo at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' Benjamin Rollheiser makes way for Luca Meirelles at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Santos FC.
- 90' Joao Pedro Chermont has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CR Vasco da Gama 2-1 Santos FC.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 4
-
25
Hugo Moura ↓ Jair 82'
- 6
- 38
- 99
-
15
Benjamin Garre ↓ Adson 67'
- 96
-
17
Nuno Moreira ↓ Loide Augusto 77'
- 18
- 1
Bench
-
8
Jair ↑ 82'
- 12
-
10
Dimitri Payet ↑ 67'
- 13
-
3
Tche Tche ↑ 67'
- 43
- 2
- 90
-
28
Adson ↑ 67'
- 85
- 77
-
45
Loide Augusto ↑ 77'
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Joao Schmidt ↓ Diego Pituca 83'
- 9
- 31
-
22
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Gabriel Veron 68'
- 11
- 77
- 4
- 32
- 2
- 44
-
49
Gabriel Bontempo ↓ Thaciano 83'
Bench
- 14
-
16
Thaciano ↑ 83'
- 8
- 3
- 1
-
21
Diego Pituca ↑ 83'
- 29
-
70
Gabriel Veron ↑ 68'
- 38
-
36
Deivid Washington ↑ 68'
- 25
-
79
Luca Meirelles ↑ 86'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 3 |
| Pablo Vegetti | 2 |
| Yeferson Soteldo | 2 |
| Philippe Coutinho | 2 |
| Diego Pituca | 2 |
| Fellipe Bastos | 2 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
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 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
73%
Draw or Santos FC
52%
CR Vasco da Gama or Santos FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.