Fortaleza EC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/6
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 5 G | 3 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and CR Vasco da Gama.
- 5' CR Vasco da Gama are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and CR Vasco da Gama are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 13' The Argentina Leandro Martinez breaks the deadlock on 13 minutes. 1-0!
- 18' The 38-year-old Titi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' CR Vasco da Gama fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' It looks surprising CR Vasco da Gama does not make any changes. Pablo Vegetti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and CR Vasco da Gama are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Rayan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emerson Rodriguez on 46 minute.
- 51' CR Vasco da Gama is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Chile international Pablo Galdames has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Jair is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 58.
- 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 Leo Jardim suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Moises exits the field as Breno Lopes enters on 65.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and CR Vasco da Gama are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Jose Rodriguez is replaced by Philippe Coutinho on 72 minute.
- 73' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. Hugo Moura trudges off to be replaced by Juan Sforza on 73 minutes.
- 78' Breno Lopes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 81' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 81 minute. Hercules leaves to be changed by Tomas Pochettino.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus Rossetto on 82 minutes.
- 84' A change in the CR Vasco da Gama ranks — Pablo Galdames exits the field as Alex Teixeira enters on 84.
- 88' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Juan Lucero has done his job and it is now time for Renato Kayzer to step up.
- Full Time. Fortaleza EC beats CR Vasco da Gama
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 |
| Renato Kayzer | 1 |
| Breno Lopes | 1 |
| Leandro Martinez | 1 |
| Nuno Moreira | 1 |
| David | 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.

