Vasco da Gama vs Santos preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama Sun, 16 Aug - 7:00 PM
Serie A
Vasco da GamaVAG
SantosSTS
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 7:00 PM
Round 23 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Vasco da Gama host Santos at the Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama in a 2026 Serie A regular season fixture. The sides occupy 18th and 17th in the domestic table, separated by just one position. Santos carry a narrow overall power advantage of 1.2 points, reflected in their slightly higher rating. Form metrics also favor the visitors, who post a stronger score than the hosts. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces leaves open play and individual quality as likely decisive factors. Both clubs seek to steady their campaigns with a result that could ease pressure in the lower half of the standings. The matchup shapes up as a closely contested affair between two sides with comparable resources.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Vasco da Gama sit 18th while Santos are 17th in the domestic standings.
  • Form: Santos hold a superior form score of 10.06 compared to Vasco da Gama's 5.72.
  • Squad: Santos possess a slight overall power advantage of 1.2 points over the hosts.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency statistics are not available for this fixture.
  • Transition: Information regarding transition play remains unspecified in current data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece xG data is unavailable as metrics have not been recorded.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate a close contest with Santos at 64.69 and Vasco at 63.48.
  • Market: Baseline split: Vasco da Gama 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Santos 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Vasco da Gama P. dos Santos Martins Silva
P. dos Santos Martins Silva
VS
Santos A. Stival
A. Stival
1.16
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.16
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bahia Rank: 64 D
Chapecoense Rank: 53 D
Mirassol Rank: 66 D
Vitória Rank: 61 L
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 66 L
Bragantino Rank: 65 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletico PR Rank: 65 L
São Paulo Rank: 63 D
Chapecoense Rank: 52 D
Botafogo Rank: 69 L
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Grêmio Rank: 64 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.48
64.69
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vasco da Gama
Santos
Power Score
63.48
64.69
League Position
18
17
Global Rank
469
434

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Vasco da Gama — Opponent-weighted form score
Santos — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vasco da Gama Santos

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vasco da Gama VAG Home
3 matches
Santos STS Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
2
Goals
9
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
9
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T00:39:34+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 23 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Capacity
21880
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Leonardo Cesar Jardim
Leonardo Cesar Jardim Goalkeeper
13
Daniel Cerantola Fuzato
Daniel Cerantola Fuzato Goalkeeper
37
Pablo de Paula Cardoso
Pablo de Paula Cardoso Goalkeeper
46
Carlos Eccehomo Cuesta Figueroa
Carlos Eccehomo Cuesta Figueroa Defender
2
José Luis Rodríguez Bebanz
José Luis Rodríguez Bebanz Defender
96
Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Alves
Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Alves Defender
6
Lucas Piton Crivellaro
Lucas Piton Crivellaro Defender
—
Riquelme Carvalho Araujo Viana
Riquelme Carvalho Araujo Viana Defender
43
Lucas de Freitas Molarinho Chagas
Lucas de Freitas Molarinho Chagas Defender
4
Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez
Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez Defender
30
Robert Renan Alves Barbosa
Robert Renan Alves Barbosa Defender
66
Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva
Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva Defender
—
Paulo Ricardo Alves Ibelli
Paulo Ricardo Alves Ibelli Defender
64
Walace Fernandes Alves Falcão
Walace Fernandes Alves Falcão Defender
60
João Vitor Cardoso Silva
João Vitor Cardoso Silva Defender
23
Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro Midfielder
8
Jair Rodrigues Júnior
Jair Rodrigues Júnior Midfielder
3
Danilo das Neves Pinheiro
Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Midfielder
25
Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva
Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva Midfielder
10
Johan Rojas Echavarría
Johan Rojas Echavarría Midfielder
85
Matheus Carvalho Dos
Matheus Carvalho Dos Midfielder
88
Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz
Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz Midfielder
98
João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais
João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais Midfielder
86
Lukas Rocha Zuccarello
Lukas Rocha Zuccarello Midfielder
—
Guilherme Estrella de Paiva
Guilherme Estrella de Paiva Midfielder
7
David Correia da Fonseca
David Correia da Fonseca Attacker
77
Claudio Spinelli
Claudio Spinelli Attacker
17
Nuno Gonçalo Rocha Moreira
Nuno Gonçalo Rocha Moreira Attacker
20
Brenner Souza da Silva
Brenner Souza da Silva Attacker
18
Marino Hinestroza Angulo
Marino Hinestroza Angulo Attacker
—
Loide António Augusto
Loide António Augusto Attacker
28
Adson Ferreira Soares
Adson Ferreira Soares Attacker
11
Andres Gomez
Andres Gomez Attacker

Squad ▼

—
João Paulo Silva Martins
João Paulo Silva Martins Goalkeeper
77
Gabriel Nascimento Resende Brazão
Gabriel Nascimento Resende Brazão Goalkeeper
1
Diogenes Vinicius da Silva
Diogenes Vinicius da Silva Goalkeeper
67
Rodrigo Plazezwski Falcão
Rodrigo Plazezwski Falcão Goalkeeper
12
Mayke Rocha de Oliveira
Mayke Rocha de Oliveira Defender
14
Luan Peres Petroni
Luan Peres Petroni Defender
4
Lucas Verissimo da Silva
Lucas Verissimo da Silva Defender
2
José Ivaldo Almeida Silva
José Ivaldo Almeida Silva Defender
31
Gonzalo Daniel Escobar
Gonzalo Daniel Escobar Defender
—
Alexis David Duarte Pereira
Alexis David Duarte Pereira Defender
18
Igor Vinicius de Souza
Igor Vinicius de Souza Defender
—
Alex de Oliveira Nascimento
Alex de Oliveira Nascimento Defender
98
Adonis Uriel Frías
Adonis Uriel Frías Defender
3
Vinicius Rodrigues Lira
Vinicius Rodrigues Lira Defender
42
João Alencar Santos Paes da Costa
João Alencar Santos Paes da Costa Defender
26
João Paulo Ananias Bento
João Paulo Ananias Bento Defender
5
João Felipe Schmidt Urbano
João Felipe Schmidt Urbano Midfielder
10
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Midfielder
15
Willian Souza Arão da Silva
Willian Souza Arão da Silva Midfielder
6
José Rafael Vivian
José Rafael Vivian Midfielder
16
Thaciano Mickael da Silva
Thaciano Mickael da Silva Midfielder
28
Christian Gabriel Oliva Giménez
Christian Gabriel Oliva Giménez Midfielder
25
Gabriel Vinicius Menino
Gabriel Vinicius Menino Midfielder
30
Miguel Ángel Terceros
Miguel Ángel Terceros Midfielder
49
Gabriel Morais Silva Bontempo
Gabriel Morais Silva Bontempo Midfielder
48
Gustavo Henrique Pereira
Gustavo Henrique Pereira Midfielder
20
Pedro Paulo Manoel Fermino
Pedro Paulo Manoel Fermino Midfielder
9
Gabriel Barbosa Almeida
Gabriel Barbosa Almeida Attacker
11
Ronielson da Silva Barbosa
Ronielson da Silva Barbosa Attacker
32
Benjamín Rollheiser
Benjamín Rollheiser Attacker
22
Álvaro Martín Barreal
Álvaro Martín Barreal Attacker
21
Moises Vieira da Veiga
Moises Vieira da Veiga Attacker
—
Gustavo Caballero
Gustavo Caballero Attacker
47
Mateus Xavier de Sousa
Mateus Xavier de Sousa Attacker
7
Robson de Souza Júnior
Robson de Souza Júnior Attacker
—
Enzo Duscov Boer
Enzo Duscov Boer Attacker

CONCLUSION

The fixture presents a balanced contest between two sides seeking stability in the lower reaches of the table. Santos arrive with modest edges in power and form that could translate into greater control on the day. Vasco da Gama will look to harness home support and limit the visitors' opportunities through organized defending. With sparse details on efficiency and set pieces, the outcome may hinge on open-play execution and key individual contributions. Both teams have scope to gain ground in the standings with a disciplined performance. The narrow margins in underlying metrics suggest the result will be determined by fine margins rather than dominance from either side.