Serie A Gameweek 24

Palmeiras 4 - 1 FT Vasco DA Gama

Nubank Parque

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Futmetrix Verdict
68
FT
Sun, Aug 23
Português
Palmeiras
4-1
Vasco DA Gama
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
League leaders ruthlessly dismantle struggling visitors.

Win Probability

  • Palmeiras 59%
  • Draw 24%
  • Vasco DA Gama 17%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Title Charge Unstoppable: Leaders Blitz Opponents at Nubank Parque

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A devastating second-half flurry laid bare the gulf in class between the soaring league leaders and a side deeply entrenched in a relegation battle.

Opening Act

The fixture at Nubank Parque commenced as a tense, tactical affair, shaped entirely by the contrasting ambitions of the two sides. Given the enormous Stakes at both ends of the table, the early exchanges were fraught with nervous energy. Palmeiras, eager to cement their lead in the title race, controlled possession with 57% of the ball, meticulously probing a deeply entrenched Vasco DA Gama side fighting a desperate relegation battle. The visitors initially demonstrated admirable defensive resilience, frustrating the hosts and attempting to spring occasional counter-attacks. During this precarious phase, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel proved invaluable. His commanding presence and two crucial saves ensured his team remained secure at the back, preventing any early shocks and laying the foundation for the onslaught to come.

The Pivot

The complexion of the match was violently altered immediately after the interval. The home side emerged with a terrifying Intensity that instantly shattered whatever fragile Balance existed in the first half. The floodgates opened in the 47th minute when J. Lopez finished a brilliant move orchestrated by Allan Elias. Before the visitors could recover their composure, they conceded a penalty, which Vitor Roque dispatched with clinical precision just four minutes later. The sheer momentum was overwhelming, and by the 56th minute, Mauricio made it three, converting a precise pass from Andreas Pereira. This devastating nine-minute, three-goal flurry effectively ended the contest, exposing the frailties of a visiting defence that simply crumbled under immense pressure.

Resolution

With the scoreboard reading 3-0, any lingering thoughts of a massive Upset Factor were firmly extinguished. The remainder of the half was an exercise in dominance for the league leaders, who dictated the tempo while the visitors chased shadows across the pitch. J. Lopez capped his magnificent individual display by grabbing his second goal in the 89th minute, benefiting from a clever J. Arias assist. Although F. Colidio managed to score a stoppage-time consolation strike for the away side, it was entirely inconsequential to the final outcome. The hosts march onward, their grip on the top spot tightening, while the visitors remain marooned in 19th place, staring down the barrel of a grim drop to Serie B.

Key Questions

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A ruthless nine-minute blitz by the hosts right after half-time shattered the opposing defensive structure, turning a tense stalemate into a high-scoring rout.

What does this mean for Palmeiras's season?

It cements their status at the summit of Serie A, building vital momentum for the title race while maintaining their gap over the chasing pack.

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
57%
43%
Palmeiras 57%
Vasco DA Gama 43%
Shots
12
9
Palmeiras 12
Vasco DA Gama 9
Shots on Target
4
2
Palmeiras 4
Vasco DA Gama 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.60
0.77
Palmeiras 1.60
Vasco DA Gama 0.77
Passes
440
329
Palmeiras 440
Vasco DA Gama 329
Pass Accuracy
86%
85%
Palmeiras 86%
Vasco DA Gama 85%
Corners
5
3
Palmeiras 5
Vasco DA Gama 3
Fouls
8
16
Palmeiras 8
Vasco DA Gama 16
Yellow Cards
1
2
Palmeiras 1
Vasco DA Gama 2
Red Cards
0
0
Palmeiras 0
Vasco DA Gama 0

Match Events

9' 🟨 Marlon Freitas
A. Gomez 🟨 44'
HT
46' 🔄 ↓ A. Barboza ↑Murilo
47' ⚽ J. Lopez (Allan Elias)
Thiago Mendes 🟨 50'
51' ⚽ Vitor Roque
56' ⚽ Mauricio (Andreas Pereira)
↓ Cuiabano ↑Riquelme Avellar 🔄 58'
↓ Thiago Mendes ↑Ramon Rique 🔄 58'
↓ David ↑F. Colidio 🔄 65'
↓ Adson ↑N. Moreira 🔄 65'
71' 🔄 ↓ Allan Elias ↑Felipe Anderson
71' 🔄 ↓ Vitor Roque ↑J. Arias
71' 🔄 ↓ Marlon Freitas ↑E. Martinez
↓ A. Gomez ↑M. Hinestroza 🔄 72'
Robert Renan 🟨 83'
83' 🔄 ↓ A. Giay ↑Khellven
89' ⚽ J. Lopez (J. Arias)
F. Colidio ⚽ 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Palmeiras

Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Agustín Giay
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Gustavo Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Barboza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Allan
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Andreas Pereira
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Marlon Freitas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Maurício
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Vitor Roque
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
José López
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Murilo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Arias
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Felipe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Machado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Anderson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heittor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Vasco DA Gama

Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim
SIEVE
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Paulo Henrique
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Carlos Cuesta
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Robert Renan
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cuiabano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Midfielders
Santiago Sosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Tchê Tchê
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Thiago Mendes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Andrés Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Avellar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Andre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
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
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauan Barros
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Colidio
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.5
Rating
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/12/2026 Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras Serie A Estádio São Januário
10/01/2025 Palmeiras 3 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Allianz Parque
05/04/2025 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Palmeiras Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
09/22/2024 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Palmeiras Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/14/2024 Palmeiras 2 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Allianz Parque
08/27/2023 Palmeiras 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Allianz Parque
04/23/2023 Vasco DA Gama 2 - 2 Palmeiras Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
01/26/2021 Palmeiras 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Allianz Parque
11/08/2020 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Palmeiras Serie A Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
11/07/2019 Vasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Palmeiras Serie A São Januário
03/12/2026
Serie A Estádio São Januário
10/01/2025
Serie A Allianz Parque
05/04/2025
Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
09/22/2024
Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/14/2024
Serie A Allianz Parque
08/27/2023
Serie A Allianz Parque
04/23/2023
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
01/26/2021
Serie A Allianz Parque
11/08/2020
Serie A Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
11/07/2019
Serie A São Januário
Palmeiras Win
Vasco DA Gama Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 24 51 44 20 +24 WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 2 Atletico-MG (26-07-2026)
2 Flamengo 23 45 45 21 +24 LCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)WMirassol 1 - 5 Flamengo (16-08-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Vitoria (09-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Flamengo (29-07-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (26-07-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 24 44 34 22 +12 WBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)WSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Internacional (25-07-2026)
4 Fluminense 24 41 36 29 +7 WFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 Fluminense (26-07-2026)
5 Cruzeiro 24 39 34 33 +1 WCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)WCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)LCruzeiro 0 - 1 Botafogo (26-07-2026)
6 Bahia 24 37 34 28 +6 WVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Corinthians (26-07-2026)
7 RB Bragantino 23 35 28 23 +5 WRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)LRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DRB Bragantino 0 - 0 Coritiba (26-07-2026)DFluminense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (17-07-2026)
8 Coritiba 24 34 30 31 -1 WCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)LCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)DRB Bragantino 0 - 0 Coritiba (26-07-2026)
9 Atletico-MG 23 33 30 27 +3 DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 2 Atletico-MG (26-07-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Bahia (21-07-2026)
10 Corinthians 24 32 26 24 +2 LCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)WRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Corinthians (26-07-2026)
11 Botafogo 23 30 37 37 0 LBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)WCruzeiro 0 - 1 Botafogo (26-07-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Vitoria (23-07-2026)
12 Vitoria 24 29 23 35 -12 LVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Vitoria (09-08-2026)LVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)LRemo 2 - 0 Vitoria (26-07-2026)
13 Sao Paulo 23 27 27 27 0 LChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)LGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (26-07-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (23-07-2026)
14 Santos 23 26 33 36 -3 DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)LSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)LBotafogo 2 - 1 Santos (16-07-2026)
15 Internacional 24 25 24 28 -4 DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Flamengo (29-07-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Internacional (25-07-2026)
16 Gremio 23 25 24 31 -7 LRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)WGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 Fluminense (26-07-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Gremio (17-07-2026)
17 Mirassol 23 24 26 36 -10 DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)LMirassol 1 - 5 Flamengo (16-08-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Remo (29-07-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Mirassol (25-07-2026)
18 Remo 24 23 28 39 -11 LFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Remo (29-07-2026)WRemo 2 - 0 Vitoria (26-07-2026)
19 Vasco DA Gama 23 22 24 38 -14 LPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Mirassol (25-07-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (16-07-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 23 14 24 46 -22 WChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Flamengo (23-07-2026)

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