Serie A Gameweek 27

Gremio 1 - 2 FT Vasco DA Gama

Arena do Grêmio

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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sat, Sep 12
Português
Gremio
1-2
Vasco DA Gama
⚡ Intensity 47
⚖️ Balance 76
🏆 Stakes 11
🎲 Upset 25
Vasco stun Gremio in crucial relegation derby.

Win Probability

  • Gremio 38%
  • Draw 29%
  • Vasco DA Gama 33%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Vasco's Late Blitz Stuns Gremio in Relegation Scrap

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. This historic derby proved to be a desperate fight for survival that flipped completely in four frantic second-half minutes.

The Cagey Opening

The Stakes heading into this classic fixture could not have been higher, with both heavyweights dragging themselves through a gruelling relegation battle. Gremio came out looking to dictate terms on their home turf. They edged possession in the first half, keeping the visitors pinned back and searching for early defensive cracks. The breakthrough arrived when Mathias Villasanti struck in the 39th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures. For a long time, that solitary goal looked like it might be enough to secure a precious three points for the hosts. The tempo was methodical, and the tactical setup seemed to stifle any genuine attacking rhythm from the opposition. The early stages painted a picture of a team doing just enough to pull away from the dreaded drop zone.

The Four-Minute Flip

Everything changed as the clock ticked past the hour mark. The Balance of the match shifted violently during an incredibly chaotic sequence. Desperation forced the visitors to abandon their cautious approach, throwing bodies forward to salvage their survival hopes. Their lifeline came out of nowhere when Thiago Mendes found the back of the net in the 76th minute to level the scoreline. Before the home side could even process the equalizer, disaster struck again. A brilliant intervention turned the game on its head. Just four minutes later, substitute Bruno Duarte Da Silva carved open the defensive line to set up Facundo Colidio. His clinical finish silenced the stadium and completed an astonishing turnaround. The hosts were left completely shell-shocked by the sudden collapse.

The Aftermath

This result carries a massive Upset Factor, completely reshaping the narrative at the bottom of the table. Vasco DA Gama defied the odds to secure a monumental victory that could redefine their entire campaign. A staggering Intensity defined this six-pointer, evident in the 30 total shots taken by both sides. Instead of retreating, the visitors engaged in a wild shootout that ultimately paid off. Snatching three points on the road pulls them agonizingly close to safety and drags their bitter rivals deeper into the mire. For the home side, throwing away a crucial lead in such spectacular fashion will prompt serious questions in the dressing room. This classic derby delivered pure drama, proving exactly why the fight for survival produces some of the most captivating football.

Key Questions

How did Gremio complete the comeback from behind?

It was actually Vasco DA Gama who mounted the comeback, overturning a 1-0 deficit with two rapid-fire late goals.

How did substitute Thiago Mendes change the game?

Thiago Mendes sparked the revival with his equalizer, though it was substitute Bruno Duarte Da Silva who assisted the decisive winner.

Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?

Yes, the historic Classico Vovos generated massive attacking volume. A combined 30 shots proved both teams abandoned caution in this thrilling six-pointer.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
Gremio 51%
Vasco DA Gama 49%
Shots
13
17
Gremio 13
Vasco DA Gama 17
Shots on Target
5
5
Gremio 5
Vasco DA Gama 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.68
1.52
Gremio 0.68
Vasco DA Gama 1.52
Passes
476
462
Gremio 476
Vasco DA Gama 462
Corners
3
5
Gremio 3
Vasco DA Gama 5
Fouls
10
14
Gremio 10
Vasco DA Gama 14
Yellow Cards
3
3
Gremio 3
Vasco DA Gama 3
Red Cards
0
0
Gremio 0
Vasco DA Gama 0

Match Events

7' 🟨 Pedro Gabriel
Tchê Tchê 🟨 26'
Cuiabano 🟨 45'+2
HT
Robert Renan 🟨 53'
↓ Paulo Henrique ↑Jose Luis Rodriguez 🔄 55'
↓ Adson ↑Bruno Duarte Da Silva 🔄 55'
61' 🔄 ↓ Jovane Cabral ↑Juan Nardoni
71' 🔄 ↓ Tetê ↑José Enamorado
↓ Carlos Cuesta ↑Jair 🔄 73'
↓ Tchê Tchê ↑Alan Lescano 🔄 73'
Thiago Mendes ⚽ 76'
↓ Cuiabano ↑Lucas Piton 🔄 78'
Facundo Colidio (Bruno Duarte Da Silva) ⚽ 80'
86' 🔄 ↓ Walter Kannemann ↑Matheus Nascimento
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Gremio

Goalkeepers
Weverton
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Diego Caito
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
59%
Duel Win %
Wallace
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Kannemann
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Pedro Gabriel
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Erick Noriega
MAGNET
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
54
Passes
11
Duels
Tetê
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Mathías Villasanti
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Filip Krovinović
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jovane Cabral
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Grando
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Martins
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Nardoni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Zortea
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nascimento
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Enamorado
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won

Vasco DA Gama

Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Paulo Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Carlos Cuesta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Robert Renan
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
36%
Duel Win %
Cuiabano
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
10
Tackles
63%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Santiago Sosa
MAGNET
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
67
Passes
9
Duels
Adson
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tchê Tchê
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Thiago Mendes
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Andrés Gómez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Facundo Colidio
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jair
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Lescano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauan Barros
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Rique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Duarte
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/22/2026 Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio Serie A Estádio São Januário
11/20/2025 Gremio 2 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/19/2025 Vasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Gremio Serie A Estádio São Januário
07/28/2024 Gremio 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena Condá
04/14/2024 Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio Serie A Estádio São Januário
12/03/2023 Gremio 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena do Grêmio
08/06/2023 Vasco DA Gama 1 - 0 Gremio Serie A Estádio São Januário
09/11/2022 Gremio 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie B Arena do Grêmio
06/02/2022 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 0 Gremio Serie B Estádio Vasco da Gama
12/06/2020 Gremio 4 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena do Grêmio
03/22/2026
Serie A Estádio São Januário
11/20/2025
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/19/2025
Serie A Estádio São Januário
07/28/2024
Serie A Arena Condá
04/14/2024
Serie A Estádio São Januário
12/03/2023
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
08/06/2023
Serie A Estádio São Januário
09/11/2022
Serie B Arena do Grêmio
06/02/2022
Serie B Estádio Vasco da Gama
12/06/2020
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
Gremio Win
Vasco DA Gama Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Flamengo 27 57 53 22 +31 WFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)
2 Palmeiras 27 56 47 21 +26 WPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 27 46 41 31 +10 DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)
4 Bahia 27 46 42 33 +9 WBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)WRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)WBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)
5 Fluminense 27 45 41 35 +6 LAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)
6 Cruzeiro 27 42 39 39 0 LSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (06-09-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)
7 Atletico-MG 26 39 35 31 +4 WAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Fluminense (12-09-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)
8 Coritiba 27 38 37 38 -1 DCoritiba 3 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (12-09-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)WRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 26 36 32 29 +3 DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)LRB Bragantino 2 - 3 Bahia (05-09-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)
10 Santos 26 35 39 39 0 WSantos 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (13-09-2026)WInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)
11 Sao Paulo 26 33 31 30 +1 LPalmeiras 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (12-09-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (05-09-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)
12 Vitoria 27 33 27 39 -12 DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)LVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)
13 Corinthians 27 32 28 29 -1 LFlamengo 2 - 1 Corinthians (13-09-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)
14 Botafogo 26 32 38 41 -3 DBotafogo 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-09-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Palmeiras (06-09-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)LBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)
15 Mirassol 27 29 31 42 -11 DMirassol 2 - 2 Vitoria (13-09-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 2 Mirassol (06-09-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)
16 Internacional 27 28 30 35 -5 WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)LInternacional 2 - 3 Santos (06-09-2026)LBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)
17 Gremio 26 28 28 35 -7 LGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Gremio (07-09-2026)WGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)
18 Vasco DA Gama 26 28 29 41 -12 WGremio 1 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (12-09-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (06-09-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)LPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)
19 Remo 27 23 31 45 -14 LBahia 2 - 1 Remo (14-09-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Flamengo (06-09-2026)LRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)LFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 26 17 28 52 -24 LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 Internacional (12-09-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (06-09-2026)LGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)

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