Fortaleza EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | EC Juventude | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | EC Juventude | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
10%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Fortaleza EC get us underway at Castelao.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 13' Leandro Martinez puts Fortaleza EC on the lead.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortaleza EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' 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.
- 28' The travelling CR Vasco da Gama supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Philippe Coutinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Vasco da Gama so far.
- 46' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 46 minute. Emerson Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Rayan.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Vasco da Gama backline.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Jair is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 58.
- 63' 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.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Breno Lopes. He replaces Moises on 65 minute.
- 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 72' Jose Rodriguez makes way for Philippe Coutinho at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- 73' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. Hugo Moura trudges off to be replaced by Juan Sforza on 73 minutes.
- 78' Magnificent from Breno Lopes! That is 32 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Hercules by Tomas Pochettino on 81 minute.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Matheus Rossetto.
- 84' Pablo Galdames makes way for Alex Teixeira at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- 88' The whistle greets Juan Lucero as he departs to be replaced by Renato Kayzer.
- Fortaleza EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
-
11
Marinho ↓ Yago Pikachu 81'
- 1
- 16
- 13
-
9
Juan Lucero ↓ Renato Kayzer 88'
-
2
Tinga ↓ Emanuel Britez 46'
- 4
-
21
Moises ↓ Breno Lopes 65'
- 33
-
35
Hercules ↓ Tomas Pochettino 81'
- 8
Bench
- 36
-
22
Yago Pikachu ↑ 81'
- 6
- 30
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 81'
-
19
Emanuel Britez ↑ 46'
-
79
Renato Kayzer ↑ 88'
- 39
- 10
-
26
Breno Lopes ↑ 65'
- 17
- 77
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3
- 4
-
27
Pablo Galdames ↓ Alex Teixeira 84'
-
25
Hugo Moura ↓ Juan Sforza 73'
- 6
- 2
- 99
- 96
-
17
Emerson Rodriguez ↓ Rayan 46'
- 1
- 85
Bench
-
8
Jair ↑ 46'
-
11
Philippe Coutinho ↑ 72'
- 13
- 32
- 21
- 5
-
20
Juan Sforza ↑ 73'
-
90
Alex Teixeira ↑ 84'
-
77
Rayan ↑ 46'
- 26
- 66
- 16
Coach
Rafael Paiva
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Vegetti | 3 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Romarinho | 2 |
| David | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Igor Torres | 1 |
| Rayan | 1 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 1 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.76
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Fortaleza EC to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fortaleza EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
85%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
40%
Fortaleza EC or CR Vasco da Gama
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 25% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

