Thursday , 2 July 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
CR Vasco da Gama
0 – 2
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 2 Nov 2025 · 23:30 UTC Sao Januario HT 45' · FT 45'
Paulo Henrique 45' Y
Nuno Moreira 47' Y
Y 72' Alan Franco
Y 75' Enzo Diaz

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

6
3
6
CR Vasco da Gama 15 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Sao Paulo FC 2025-06-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-10-17 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-23 CR Vasco da Gama 4–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-10-07 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
26 Oct RB Bragantino A 3–0 W
20 Oct Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
16 Oct Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
05 Oct EC Vitoria H 4–3 W
01 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–3 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov CR Vasco da Gama A 2–0 W
26 Oct EC Bahia H 2–0 W
19 Oct Mirassol FC A 0–3 L
16 Oct Grêmio FBPA A 0–2 L
05 Oct SE Palmeiras H 2–3 L
02 Oct Fortaleza EC A 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)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
28% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to Sao Januario that hosts another battle between CR Vasco da Gama and Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' CR Vasco da Gama currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Sao Paulo FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' Emiliano Rigoni is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
  • 25' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 35' CR Vasco da Gama are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Paulo Henrique.
  • 47' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nuno Moreira on 47 minutes.
  • 52' Magnificent from Lucas Moura! That is 49 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 58' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 58 minute. Cauan Lucas leaves to be changed by Matheus Franca.
  • 63' 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 Nahuel Ferraresi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 66' Ferreira is replacing Gonzalo Tapia for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paulo Henrique made 152 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Alan Franco on 72 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 73' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Marcos Antonio trudges off to be replaced by Alisson on 73 minutes.
  • 75' A moment of madness from Enzo Diaz on 75 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 76' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. Tche Tche is withdrawn and Gabriel Sousa gets his opportunity.
  • 81' CR Vasco da Gama are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 83' A change in the CR Vasco da Gama ranks — Philippe Coutinho exits the field as Tucurui enters on 83.
  • 84' Nahuel Ferraresi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mailton dos Santos on 84 minute.
  • 87' Luiz Gustavo makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 4
German Cano 3
Lucas Moura 3
Yago Pikachu 2
Carlos Gomez 1
Santiago Trellez 1
Cauan Barros 1
Pablo Vegetti 1

Head to Head

2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Sao Paulo FC 2025-06-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-10-17 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-23 CR Vasco da Gama 4–1 Sao Paulo FC 2023-10-07 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-10-26 RB Bragantino 0–3 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-10-20 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2025-10-16 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-10-05 CR Vasco da Gama 4–3 EC Vitoria W 2025-10-01 SE Palmeiras 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2025-10-26 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 EC Bahia W 2025-10-19 Mirassol FC 3–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-10-16 Grêmio FBPA 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–3 SE Palmeiras L 2025-10-02 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Sao Paulo FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama36% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC36%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
64%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
64%
CR Vasco da Gama or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Vasco da Gama25% Draw46% Sao Paulo FC29%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✗

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