Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama: prediction, stats and odds

Brazil - Serie A · Matchweek 31

Saturday, 17 October 2026

São Paulo

#9

D W L L W

21:00

Starts in 6d

Vasco da Gama

#14

W W W W D
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Referee: to be announced

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama is a Serie A match on Saturday, 17 October 2026, kicking off at 21:00 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 52% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 66%. Recent form: Sao Paulo FC D W L L W, CR Vasco da Gama W W W W D.

  • Sao Paulo FC averages 2 points per game at home, CR Vasco da Gama 0.79 away.
  • Sao Paulo FC scores 50% more goals per match than CR Vasco da Gama in these venues.
  • Sao Paulo FC concedes 49% fewer goals per match than CR Vasco da Gama in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 52% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 66%.
  • Expect about 13.5 corner kicks in this match.

Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Points per game
2 0.79
Win %
60% 14%
Goals scored / match
1.6 1.07
Goals conceded / match
0.87 1.71
Total goals / match
2.47 2.78
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
60% 71%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Over 0.5 goals
100% 93%
Over 1.5 goals
80% 71%
Over 2.5 goals
47% 57%
Over 3.5 goals
13% 29%
Over 4.5 goals
7% 21%
BTTS
60% 71%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
First half points per game
2 0.93
Leading at half time %
53% 14%
Drawing at half time %
40% 50%
Trailing at half time %
7% 36%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
0.8 0.29
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.8 0.79

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Corners won / match
8.2 5.29
Corners conceded / match
3.87 4.43
Total corners in their matches
12.07 9.72
Over 6.5 corners
87% 93%
Over 7.5 corners
80% 71%
Over 8.5 corners
67% 56%

Cards

Bookings per match.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Cards / match
1.87 2.36
Over 2.5 cards
67% 79%
Over 3.5 cards
53% 50%
Over 4.5 cards
40% 43%
Over 5.5 cards
40% 43%
Over 6.5 cards
33% 21%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Shots / match
15.53 15.5
Shots on target / match
4.67 4.43
Shots off target / match
10.87 11.07
Shot conversion rate
10% 7%
Shots per goal scored
9.71 14.47
Average possession
53% 51%

Offsides and fouls

Sao Paulo FC CR Vasco da Gama
Offsides / match
1.38 2.08
Over 0.5 offsides
69% 92%
Over 1.5 offsides
38% 62%
Over 2.5 offsides
15% 31%
Fouls / match
13.27 13.57

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

Sao Paulo FC

0-10'
2
1
11-20'
7
2
21-30'
1
2
31-40'
1
4
41-50'
5
8
51-60'
4
8
61-70'
8
2
71-80'
4
1
81-90'
3
7

CR Vasco da Gama

0-10'
1
4
11-20'
0
0
21-30'
4
5
31-40'
3
6
41-50'
2
2
51-60'
8
7
61-70'
3
7
71-80'
6
4
81-90'
9
7

Head to head

23 previous meetings.

Sao Paulo FC 12 Draws 5 6 CR Vasco da Gama
2.83
Goals / match
52%
BTTS
52%
Over 2.5 goals
18/04/2026 CR Vasco da Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo FC
02/11/2025 CR Vasco da Gama 0 - 2 Sao Paulo FC
12/06/2025 Sao Paulo FC 1 - 3 CR Vasco da Gama
16/10/2024 Sao Paulo FC 3 - 0 CR Vasco da Gama
22/06/2024 CR Vasco da Gama 4 - 1 Sao Paulo FC

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

Sao Paulo FC

Rafael Pires Monteiro 2430' 0 G 0 A
Marcos Antonio 1746' 1 G 2 A
Damián Bobadilla 1387' 0 G 2 A
Jonathan Calleri 1984' 10 G 1 A
Luciano da Rocha Neves 1730' 9 G 2 A

CR Vasco da Gama

Léo Jardim 2610' 0 G 0 A
Thiago Mendes 2188' 4 G 1 A
Andres Gomez 2033' 5 G 3 A
David Correa da Fonseca 1106' 4 G 2 A

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P GD Pts
6 EC Bahia 29 7 46
7 CA Mineiro 29 5 44
8 Santos FC Sao Paulo 29 2 42
9 Sao Paulo FC 30 0 39
10 Coritiba FBC 29 -10 38
11 Clube Atletico Bragantino 29 1 37
12 EC Vitoria 30 -11 36
13 Botafogo FR 29 -5 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 -6 35
15 Mirassol Futebol Clube 29 -9 33
16 SC Corinthians Paulista 29 -4 32
17 SC Internacional 29 -5 31

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama kick off?

Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama is a Serie A match on Saturday, 17 October 2026, kicking off at 21:00 (America/Sao_Paulo).

How many goals are expected in Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama?

Over 2.5 goals has a 52% chance. Matches of these teams average 2.63 goals.

Will both teams score in Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama?

Both teams to score has a 66% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in Sao Paulo FC vs CR Vasco da Gama?

About 13.5 corner kicks are expected. About 4.2 cards are expected.

What is the head-to-head record between Sao Paulo FC and CR Vasco da Gama?

In 23 meetings, Sao Paulo FC won 12, CR Vasco da Gama won 6 and 5 ended in a draw.

What is the recent form of Sao Paulo FC and CR Vasco da Gama?

Sao Paulo FC: D W L L W. CR Vasco da Gama: W W W W D.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.