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 18 games · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Grêmio 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
17%
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
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Fortaleza EC host CR Vasco da Gama — let the battle begin!
- 5' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 4-3-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against CR Vasco da Gama's 4-3-3 shape.
- 10' 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 Juan Lucero suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' GOAL! Leandro Martinez scores on 13. Assisted by Tinga
- 18' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' 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.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Vasco da Gama backline.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' Pablo Vegetti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Fresh legs for CR Vasco da Gama! Rayan comes on to replace Emerson Rodriguez.
- 51' Leo Jardim is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fortaleza EC tonight.
- 56' It’s high time Juan Vojvoda made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 58' Jair catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 58.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Breno Lopes. He replaces Moises on 65 minute.
- 70' A quiet spell here at Castelao. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Philippe Coutinho. He replaces Jose Rodriguez on 72 minute.
- 73' Hugo Moura makes way for Juan Sforza at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
- 78' What a moment for Breno Lopes! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' The whistle greets Hercules as he departs to be replaced by Tomas Pochettino.
- 82' Matheus Rossetto picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Alex Teixeira on, Pablo Galdames off on 84 minutes.
- 88' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Renato Kayzer is hanging Juan Lucero on the field on 88 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fortaleza EC to claim maximum points.
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.

