Vasco da Gama vs Santos preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Serie A
Vasco da GamaVAG
0 3
SantosSTS
Full Time
Round 23 Regular Season
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Goal
Luan Peres - 81'

CONTEXT

Vasco da Gama faced Santos in a match that ended 0-3 to the visitors. The sides were level at halftime with both teams on 0 goals. Vasco da Gama recorded 57 percent possession while Santos held 43 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.42 for the home side and 1.32 for Santos, reflecting a narrow differential of 0.1. Santos entered as the stronger team and claimed the victory. No red cards were shown to either side. The result demonstrated Santos capacity to convert limited opportunities into a decisive scoreline despite the even first half and comparable chance creation metrics.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Vasco da Gama 0-3 Santos. Santos showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the stronger team's capabilities.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the expected goals metrics.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match expectations for the contest.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals were closely matched at 1.42 for Vasco da Gama and 1.32 for Santos.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow of the game significantly.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
Lucas Casagrande
Lucas Casagrande
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
V. Imazu dos Santos
V. Imazu dos Santos
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. de Freitas
A. de Freitas
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. de Sá Junior
F. de Sá Junior
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
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: 62 L
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 65 L
Bragantino Rank: 63 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: 66 L
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Grêmio Rank: 63 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 1
1

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.
62.4
63.25
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vasco da Gama
Santos
Power Score
62.4
63.25
League Position
19
14
Global Rank
483
459

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Vasco da Gama

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Santos

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Vasco da Gama ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Santos
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.68
28.95
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.95
38.68
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Vasco da Gama +0.80 Efficiency Index
vs
Santos -0.80 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vasco da Gama
Santos
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Vasco da Gama
vs
Santos
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vasco da Gama Santos
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
23%
40%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.32 vs -0.53
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vasco da Gama Santos
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
40%
23%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.53 vs -0.32
Vasco da Gama
Santos
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Vasco da Gama
vs
Santos
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vasco da Gama Santos
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Vasco da Gama 0.31
Santos 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vasco da Gama Santos
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Vasco da Gama 0.10
Santos 0.00
Vasco da Gama
Santos
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VAG had peak pressure around 38'.
  • VAG started the game with stronger pressure.
VAG Pressure STS Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VAG reached the top pressure at 38' (83.07).

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: 2026-08-17T00:13:13+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 23 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Capacity
21880
Attendance
20430
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lucas Casagrande
Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos
Andrey Luiz de Freitas
Fabio Augusto de Sá Junior

Statistics

Possession
VAG
56%
STS
44%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
0 Big Chances Created 5
12 Shots 5
61 Dangerous attacks 29
57 Possession 43
4 Corners 2
11 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

89 Ball Safe 78
6 Goal Kicks 10
12 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 29
1 Hit Woodwork 1
16 Successful Headers 13
0 Assists 1
3 Injuries 2
26 Dribble Attempts 5
10 Successful Dribbles 1
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 20

Attacking

119 Attacks 71
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

42 Long Passes 46
408 Passes 325
336 Successful Passes 245
82 Successful Passes Percentage 75
17 Key Passes 6
20 Successful Long Passes 22
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 48

Defensive

2 Saves 4
9 Tackles 30
12 Interceptions 11
48 Duels Won 60

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 10
6 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
14 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Lucas Casagrande

Starting XI ▼

1
Léo Jardim
Léo Jardim Goalkeeper
5.83
6
Lucas Piton
Lucas Piton Defender
6.74
2
José Luis Rodríguez
José Luis Rodríguez
Defender66'
6.08
30
Robert Renan
Robert Renan Defender
7.16
46
Carlos Cuesta
Carlos Cuesta Defender
6.49
96
Paulo Henrique
Paulo Henrique Defender
6.05
3
Tchê Tchê
Tchê Tchê Midfielder
6.41
17
Nuno Moreira
Nuno Moreira
Midfielder75'
6.56
8
Jair
Jair Midfielder
6.49
5
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa
Midfielder14'
6.67
9
Facundo Colidio
Facundo Colidio Midfielder
7.12
18
Marino Hinestroza
Marino Hinestroza
Attacker65'
6.49
11
Andrés Gómez
Andrés Gómez Midfielder
6.41
23
Thiago Mendes
Thiago Mendes (C) Midfielder
6.98
77
Claudio Spinelli
Claudio Spinelli Attacker
6.95
7
David
David
Attacker65'
6.45
Referee : Lucas Casagrande

Starting XI ▼

77
Gabriel Brazão
Gabriel Brazão Goalkeeper
7.56
14
Luan Peres
Luan Peres Defender
7.68
15
Willian Arão
Willian Arão Defender
8.11
18
Igor Vinícius
Igor Vinícius Defender
6.83
31
Gonzalo Escobar
Gonzalo Escobar Defender
7.56
5
João Schmidt
João Schmidt Midfielder
7.16
26
João Ananias
João Ananias
Defender89'
10
Neymar
Neymar (C) Midfielder
7.3
17
Gustavo Caballero
Gustavo Caballero Midfielder
6.89
32
Benjamín Rollheiser
Benjamín Rollheiser
Attacker63'
7.12
22
Álvaro Barreal
Álvaro Barreal Midfielder
6.87
11
Rony
Rony
Attacker62'
6.49
28
Christian Oliva
Christian Oliva Midfielder
6.72
48
Gustavo Henrique
Gustavo Henrique
Midfielder62'
6.92
9
Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa Attacker
6.59
16
Thaciano
Thaciano
Midfielder69'
6.49

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
João Ananias → João Schmidt
10th Substitution
Event
Paulo Henrique
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
84'
81'
Event
Luan Peres
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
77'
Event
Willian Arão
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
Event
Nuno Moreira → Tchê Tchê
9th Substitution
75'
69'
Event
Thaciano → Gabriel Barbosa
8th Substitution
68'
Event
Gabriel Barbosa
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
José Luis Rodríguez → Lucas Piton
7th Substitution
66'
Event
David → Claudio Spinelli
5th Substitution
65'
Event
Marino Hinestroza → Facundo Colidio
6th Substitution
65'
63'
Event
Benjamín Rollheiser → Gustavo Caballero
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Gustavo Henrique → Christian Oliva
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Rony → Álvaro Barreal
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Robert Renan
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
39'
Event
Santiago Sosa → Jair 
1st Substitution
14'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Corner Corner
Corner
89
Corner Corner
Corner
87
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz Head Shot Missed
85
Corner Corner
Corner
84
Update Update
Match Ends！ 0-3
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz Head Shot Missed
81
Corner Corner
Corner
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Match Ends！ 0-3
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Carlos Andres Gomez Right Footed Shot Blocked
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Carlos Andres Gomez Right Footed Shot Blocked
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Right Footed Shot Missed
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Luan Peres Petroni Left Footed Shot Goal
70
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Right Footed Shot Saved
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Luan Peres Petroni Left Footed Shot Goal
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Right Footed Shot Saved
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Luan Peres Petroni 0-3
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Willian Souza Arao da Silva 0-2
66
Update Update
On Nuno Moreira，Off Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
65
Update Update
Offside
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Willian Souza Arao da Silva 0-2
63
Update Update
On Nuno Moreira，Off Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Gabriel Barbosa 0-1
62
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz Right Footed Shot Post
59
Update Update
On Jair Rodrigues Junior，Off Lucas Piton
59
Update Update
On David Correa da Fonseca，Off Claudio Spinelli
56
Update Update
On Marino Hinestroza Angulo，Off Facundo Colidio
50
Update Update
On Benjamin Rollheiser，Off Gustavo Caballero
50
Update Update
On Gustavo Henrique，Off Christian Oliva
48
Update Update
On Ronielson da Silva Barbosa，Off Alvaro Barreal
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche Right Footed Shot Blocked
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gabriel Barbosa Head Shot Missed
44
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche Right Footed Shot Blocked
44
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gabriel Barbosa Head Shot Missed
36
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-0
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche Right Footed Shot Blocked
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gabriel Barbosa Head Shot Missed
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche Right Footed Shot Blocked
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche Right Footed Shot Blocked
31
Corner Corner
Corner
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Right Footed Shot Blocked
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Carlos Andres Gomez Left Footed Shot Missed
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Claudio Spinelli Right Footed Shot Blocked
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Left Footed Shot Missed
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro Right Footed Shot Missed
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Head Shot Missed
14
Update Update
On Santiago Sosa，Off Jair Rodrigues Junior
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Carlos Andres Gomez Right Footed Shot Missed
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Facundo Colidio Left Footed Shot Missed
4
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Claudio Spinelli Head Shot Missed
1
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Claudio Spinelli Head Shot Missed

CONCLUSION

Santos secured a clear 0-3 win away at Vasco da Gama after a goalless first half. The visitors outperformed expectations by delivering three goals against a side that created slightly more in expected terms. Possession favored the home team yet yielded no reward on the scoreboard. Santos maintained discipline with no cards issued and focused on clinical finishing. This performance underscored their status as the stronger side and produced a result that stood apart from the underlying chance data. The match highlighted how efficiency in key moments can override balanced metrics and lead to a dominant final scoreline.