Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Estadio do Morumbi.
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Savio Pereira
- Referee Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade
- Referee Jose Reinaldo do Nascimento Junior
- Referee Rafael Gomes Felix da Silva
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 | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Ceará SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Nov | Santos FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | CA Paranaense | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Chapecoense AF | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Nov | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 4–4 | D |
| 10 Nov | CS Alagoano | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #18 |
| 27 | Points | 22 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 7 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 23 |
| 26 | Conceded | 31 |
| +1 | GD | -8 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 32% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio do Morumbi. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sao Paulo FC and CR Vasco da Gama.
- 5' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 6' What a strike from Antony! The score is 1-0.
- 11' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 16' Brazil international Tche Tche has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leandro Castan made 289 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' It’s high time Fernando Diniz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. Robert Arboleda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 41' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcos Junior on 44 minutes.
- 45' Ribamar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcos Junior on 45 minute.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and CR Vasco da Gama are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Juanfran gets a Yellow card.
- 54' Poor challenge from Reinaldo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 59 minute. Bruno Cesar leaves to be changed by Valdivia.
- 64' The 31-year-old Vitor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 69' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CR Vasco da Gama's shape.
- 70' A change in the CR Vasco da Gama ranks — Richard exits the field as Felipe Ferreira enters on 70.
- 73' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Tche Tche has done his job and it is now time for Luan to step up.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Luan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 87' Liziero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Igor Gomes on 87 minute.
- 89' CR Vasco da Gama player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Sao Paulo FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 26
- 39
- 10
- 20
- 28
- 12
- 23
Bench
- 21
- 16
- 40
- 4
- 8
- 25
- 11
- 14
- 13
- 2
- 15
- 7
Coach
Fernando Diniz
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 37
- 22
- 1
- 31
- 5
- 38
-
25
Richard ↓ Felipe Ferreira 70'
-
10
Bruno Cesar ↓ Valdivia 59'
-
19
Marcos Junior ↓ Ribamar 45'
- 13
Bench
- 6
- 36
- 34
- 15
- 12
-
9
Ribamar ↑ 45'
-
17
Valdivia ↑ 59'
- 2
- 27
- 55
- 41
-
18
Felipe Ferreira ↑ 70'
Coach
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 4 |
| Lucas Moura | 3 |
| German Cano | 3 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Joao Rojas | 1 |
| Jose Rodriguez | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
| Matias Galarza | 1 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Sao Paulo FC or CR Vasco da Gama 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sao Paulo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
71%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
58%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Vasco da Gama
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

