All eyes will be on Estádio São Januário as Vasco da Gama and Fortaleza battle for supremacy on Thursday. View our free Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza predictions below.
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Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Fortaleza opened the scoring in their last four matches.
- This is in contrast with Vasco da Gama, who conceded first in five of their last six games.
- While Fortaleza are on a five-match unbeaten run, Vasco da Gama managed one win in their last seven games.
- Seven of the last nine encounters between these teams went south of the 2.5-goal marker.
Correct score prediction: Vasco da Gama 0-2 Fortaleza
Fortaleza won three of their last four matches, keeping two clean sheets and scoring almost two goals per game in the process. On the other hand, Vasco da Gama blanked in three of their last six matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Vasco da Gama are bookies’ favourites
- Vasco da Gama: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Fortaleza: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form. On one hand, Fortaleza accumulated 10 points from a possible 12 in their last four games. Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks, winning just one of their last seven matches.
Despite their recent shortcomings, Vasco da Gama are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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It's also fair to point out that previous skirmishes between these outfits were mostly on the low-scoring side, as seven of their last nine clashes featured less than three goals. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: An even contest
To be fair, Vasco da Gama have the upper hand in their recent meetings with Fortaleza, as they are unbeaten in the last three skirmishes between these teams. However, in their last five encounters, both teams have two wins apiece, with a draw between them.
Copa do Brasil 01/05/24
Fortaleza EC
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 19/10/23
Vasco da Gama
Fortaleza EC
Brazil Serie A 27/05/23
Fortaleza EC
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 10/02/21
Fortaleza EC
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 19/11/20
Vasco da Gama
Fortaleza EC
Team news and form guide
Vasco da Gama: Hoping to improve their abysmal run of results
There are no new injury concerns for Vasco da Gama, besides Bruno Praxedes and Paulinho Paula, who have both been injured for weeks.
Predicted lineup: Jardim (GK), Henrique, Maicon, Victor, Luis, Moura, JP, Adson, Piton, Payet & Vegetti.
Copa Sudamericana 14/05/25
L
Lanus
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Vitoria
2
Vasco da Gama
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
L
Academia Puerto Cabello
4
Vasco da Gama
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Palmeiras
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
Operario PR
1
Vasco da Gama
1
Fortaleza: Looking to extend their unbeaten run to five matches
There are a few absentees for Fortaleza ahead of this clash, including Moisés, Emmanuel Martinez, Calebe and Marinho.
Predicted lineup: Ricardo (GK), Tinga, Britez, Titi, Jonatan, Hercules, Sasha, Pikachu, Pochettino, Lopes & Lucero.
Brazil Serie A 28/07/24
W
Sao Paulo
0
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 24/07/24
D
Criciuma
1
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 21/07/24
W
Atletico GO
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 18/07/24
W
Vitoria
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 11/07/24
W
Flamengo
1
Fortaleza EC
2
Player to watch: Pablo Vegetti
Pablo Vegetti salvaged a point for Vasco da Gama in their 1-1 draw with Botafogo last weekend. He has put up some impressive performances lately, scoring five times in his last eight matches across all competitions.
Interestingly, Vegetti scored twice when these teams met at the Copa do Brasil just over a month ago. It will be interesting to see how he matches up against Fortaleza's defence.