CR Vasco da Gama vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Vasco da Gama vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Jun | EC Juventude | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 1–6 | L |
| 12 May | EC Vitoria | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Jun | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 May | CA Talleres | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | Sao Paulo FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #8 |
| 20 | Points | 25 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 23 |
| 29 | Conceded | 20 |
| -7 | GD | +3 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 28% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
53%
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
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 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
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Sao Paulo FC
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Calleri | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama are looking to make home advantage count against Sao Paulo FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Goal! Andre Silva scores his 41 goal in 324 matches.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' David has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Alan Franco makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
- 36' Patryck catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 36.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Guilherme Estrella is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 39.
- 43' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 43 minute. Rodrigo Nestor leaves to be changed by Michel Araujo.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Patryck is replaced by Welington.
- 48' Brilliant from the forward! Guilherme Estrella makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 45.
- 53' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' Joao Pedro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Guilherme Estrella at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' CR Vasco da Gama seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 72' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Igor Vinicius is replaced by Ferreira on 72 minute.
- 74' The CR Vasco da Gama manager makes a substitution. Adson departs to be replaced by Rossi.
- 77' Poor challenge from Maicon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Juan Sforza. He replaces Hugo Moura on 78 minute.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 88' CR Vasco da Gama player sees a card in front of him.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CR Vasco da Gama 4-1 Sao Paulo FC.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 4
-
25
Hugo Moura ↓ Juan Sforza 78'
- 6
- 38
- 99
-
96
Paulo Henrique ↓ Jose Rodriguez 64'
- 28
- 1
- 85
-
14
Guilherme Estrella ↓ Joao Pedro 64'
Bench
- 3
- –
-
31
Rossi ↑ 74'
- 70
-
2
Jose Rodriguez ↑ 64'
-
20
Juan Sforza ↑ 78'
- 9
- –
- 77
- 44
-
98
Joao Pedro ↑ 64'
Coach
Álvaro Pacheco
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 93
-
2
Igor Vinicius ↓ Ferreira 72'
- 7
- 16
- 9
- 28
- 8
- 17
-
11
Rodrigo Nestor ↓ Michel Araujo 43'
- 36
- 4
Bench
- 33
- 35
-
47
Ferreira ↑ 72'
-
6
Welington ↑ 46'
-
15
Michel Araujo ↑ 43'
-
27
Wellington Rato ↑ 46'
- 39
- 50
- 31
- –
- –
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 4 |
| German Cano | 3 |
| Lucas Moura | 3 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Juanfran | 1 |
| Rayan | 1 |
| Fellipe Bastos | 1 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Sao Paulo FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
69%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
56%
CR Vasco da Gama or Sao Paulo FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

