Sunday , 16 August 2026

SC Recife vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
SC Recife
2 – 3
Full Time
CR Vasco da Gama
Sun 31 Aug 2025 · 23:30 UTC Ilha do Retiro HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Hugo Moura
Lucas Lima 25' Y
Derik Lacerda 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Recife vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Ilha do Retiro.

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

1
1
7
SC Recife 9 games · Avg 3.4 goals CR Vasco da Gama
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-31 SC Recife 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2025-04-13 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 SC Recife 2020-11-14 SC Recife 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-08-13 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 SC Recife 2018-10-20 SC Recife 2–1 CR Vasco da Gama

Recent Form

SC Recife
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug CR Vasco da Gama H 2–3 L
25 Aug SE Palmeiras A 0–3 L
16 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 2–2 D
10 Aug Gremio FBPA A 1–0 W
02 Aug EC Bahia H 0–0 D
26 Jul Santos FC H 2–2 D
CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug SC Recife A 3–2 W
24 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–3 L
20 Aug EC Juventude A 0–2 L
17 Aug Santos FC A 6–0 W
10 Aug CA Mineiro H 1–1 D
02 Aug Mirassol FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against SC Recife and CR Vasco da Gama has kicked off!
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Nuno Moreira gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 17' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hugo Moura on 17 minutes.
  • 22' CR Vasco da Gama is showing some good football. However, CR Vasco da Gama are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Lucas Lima makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and SC Recife are in front.
  • 25' The referee calls foul for Lucas Lima. He receives a card.
  • 30' CR Vasco da Gama have won 287 goals from 288 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Jair has done his job and it is now time for Tucurui to step up.
  • 38' Pablo Vegetti is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Recife so far.
  • 43' GOAL! Philippe Coutinho fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Pablo Vegetti makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 49.
  • 54' Rayan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' 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.
  • 66' The SC Recife bench stirs into life. Leo Augusto is withdrawn and Chrystian Barletta gets his opportunity.
  • 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 74' Magnificent from Ramon! That is 5 goals in 172 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 75' Fresh legs for SC Recife! Rodrigo Atencio comes on to replace Matheusinho.
  • 79' David gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Philippe Coutinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 85' Cauan Lucas makes way for Lucas Oliveira at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Joao Silva as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Felipe steps in for SC Recife.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Derik Lacerda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • The final score is 2-3.

Lineups

SC Recife Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Paulista

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pablo Vegetti 3
German Cano 3
Yago Pikachu 2
Fellipe Bastos 2
Yago Pikachu 2
Hugo Moura 1
Ramon 1
Michel Bastos 1

Head to Head

2025-08-31 SC Recife 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama 2025-04-13 CR Vasco da Gama 3–1 SC Recife 2020-11-14 SC Recife 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-08-13 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 SC Recife 2018-10-20 SC Recife 2–1 CR Vasco da Gama

SC Recife Form

2025-08-31 SC Recife 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-08-25 SE Palmeiras 3–0 SC Recife L 2025-08-16 SC Recife 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-08-10 Gremio FBPA 0–1 SC Recife W 2025-08-02 SC Recife 0–0 EC Bahia D 2025-07-26 SC Recife 2–2 Santos FC D

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2025-08-31 SC Recife 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-08-24 CR Vasco da Gama 2–3 SC Corinthians Paulista L 2025-08-20 EC Juventude 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-08-17 Santos FC 0–6 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-08-10 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 CA Mineiro D 2025-08-02 Mirassol FC 3–2 CR Vasco da Gama L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38 SC Recife xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for: SC Recife or CR Vasco da Gama 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Recife31% Draw27% CR Vasco da Gama42%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
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

SC Recife or Draw
57%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
69%
SC Recife or CR Vasco da Gama
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Recife24% Draw43% CR Vasco da Gama33%
Actual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — SC Recife

Handicap SC Recife covers Push CR Vasco da Gama covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

SC Recife keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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