Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
4 – 2
Full Time
CR Vasco da Gama
Sat 20 May 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Cauan Barros
Y 49' Lucas Figueiredo
Y 75' Jair

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A .

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

6
3
6
Sao Paulo FC 15 games · Avg 2.6 goals CR Vasco da Gama
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-20 Sao Paulo FC 4–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-11-22 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-08-16 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2019-11-28 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2019-08-25 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May CR Vasco da Gama H 4–2 W
14 May SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–1 D
11 May Fortaleza EC A 0–0 D
07 May SC Internacional H 2–0 W
29 Apr Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
22 Apr America FC H 3–0 W
CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Sao Paulo FC A 2–4 L
14 May Santos FC H 0–1 L
11 May Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
07 May Fluminense FC A 1–1 D
01 May EC Bahia H 0–1 L
23 Apr SE Palmeiras H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
#8 Position #17
25 Points 20
18 Played 18
7 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 8
23 Scored 22
20 Conceded 29
+3 GD -7
1.39 PPG 1.11
39% Win % 28%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
17% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season

Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
CR Vasco da Gama
Thiago Mendes 3 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Sao Paulo FC face off against CR Vasco da Gama in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rodrigo Nestor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and CR Vasco da Gama are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' Lucas Beraldo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 24' The deadlock is broken! Jonathan Calleri gets on the scoresheet on 24 minutes.
  • 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past CR Vasco da Gama's compact .
  • 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' That is a Yellow card for CR Vasco da Gama. Cauan Barros will be fuming at that decision.
  • 40' Leo, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 42' A goal from the Brazil international Rodrigo Nestor! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-0!
  • 45' Cauan Barros adds to his 0 season tally! CR Vasco da Gama lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Marcos Paulo as he leaves the pitch. Pablo Maia steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 49' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Figueiredo is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 58' Alisson gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Gabriel Neves and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' CR Vasco da Gama fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 65' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Lucas Figueiredo is replaced by Luca Orellano.
  • 70' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 371 games and scored 405 goals.
  • 72' Wellington Rato gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces Luan Santos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Poor challenge from Jair. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 76' CR Vasco da Gama manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Carabajal is hanging Pedro Raul on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' Erick Marcus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriel Pec on 77 minute.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 83' Matias Galarza adds to his 1 season tally! CR Vasco da Gama lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 88' Rodrigo Alves has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matias Galarza on 88 minute.
  • 89' What composure from Lucas Beraldo! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-2.
  • Full Time. Sao Paulo FC beats CR Vasco da Gama

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Junior

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Barbieri

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luciano 4
German Cano 3
Lucas Moura 3
Yago Pikachu 2
Talles Magno 1
David 1
Antony 1
Guilherme Estrella 1

Head to Head

2023-05-20 Sao Paulo FC 4–2 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-11-22 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama 2020-08-16 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2019-11-28 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2019-08-25 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-05-20 Sao Paulo FC 4–2 CR Vasco da Gama W 2023-05-14 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-05-11 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-05-07 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 SC Internacional W 2023-04-29 Coritiba FBC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-04-22 Sao Paulo FC 3–0 America FC W

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2023-05-20 Sao Paulo FC 4–2 CR Vasco da Gama L 2023-05-14 CR Vasco da Gama 0–1 Santos FC L 2023-05-11 Coritiba FBC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-05-07 Fluminense FC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-05-01 CR Vasco da Gama 0–1 EC Bahia L 2023-04-23 CR Vasco da Gama 2–2 SE Palmeiras D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC58% Draw23% CR Vasco da Gama19%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
80%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
42%
Sao Paulo FC or CR Vasco da Gama
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC41% Draw41% CR Vasco da Gama18%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push CR Vasco da Gama covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 22% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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