Serie A Regular Season - 5
Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 FT Palmeiras
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Lopez (Marlon Freitas) 40'
HT
46' ↓ Lucas Piton ↑Cuiabano
52' Tche Tche
57' ↓ Tche Tche ↑J. Rojas
57' ↓ N. Moreira ↑Adson
63' Thiago Mendes (David)
↓ J. Lopez ↑Luighi 69'
69' ↓ David ↑C. Spinelli
↓ Felipe Anderson ↑Allan Elias 69'
Luighi 72'
↓ R. Sosa ↑Lucas Evangelista 72'
↓ Khellven ↑A. Giay 72'
74' Cuiabano (Paulo Henrique)
78' ↓ Hugo Moura ↑Cauan Barros
85' Thiago Mendes
Allan Elias 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Paulo Henrique 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alan Saldivia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Thiago Mendes 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Nuno Moreira 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
David 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Andrés Gómez 
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
30
Passes
27
Duels
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cuiabano 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
50
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puma Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauan Barros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JP
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus França
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Palmeiras
Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Gustavo Gómez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Marlon Freitas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Andreas Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Arias 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
12
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Ramón Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Felipe Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
José López
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Aranha
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Agustín Giay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Piquerez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 | Palmeiras | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 04/05/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Arena BRB Mané Garrincha |
| 22/09/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Arena BRB Mané Garrincha |
| 14/06/2024 | Palmeiras | 2 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 27/08/2023 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 23/04/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 26/01/2021 | Palmeiras | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 08/11/2020 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| 07/11/2019 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 2 | Palmeiras | Serie A | São Januário |
| 27/07/2019 | Palmeiras | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
01/10/2025
04/05/2025
22/09/2024
14/06/2024
27/08/2023
23/04/2023
26/01/2021
08/11/2020
07/11/2019
27/07/2019
Vasco DA Gama Win
Palmeiras Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
The Ultimate Upset: Vasco Stun Leaders Palmeiras
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 62/100. The league's bottom side staged a miraculous second-half comeback to topple the previously unbeaten leaders in a defining upset.
A Familiar Script Takes Shape
Under the lights at Estádio São Januário, the match initially followed the expected narrative. The Stakes were wildly disparate, pitting the relegation-threatened Vasco DA Gama against the formidable Palmeiras. The visitors established early control, and the pressure told in the 40th minute when Marlon Freitas unlocked the defence, allowing J. Lopez to strike. It felt like business as usual for the title chasers. The Intensity of the league leaders seemed too much for a home side that entered the fixture rooted to the bottom of the table with a dismal run of form, leaving the home faithful fearing the worst ahead of the interval.
The Giant Awakening
However, the second half delivered an Upset Factor that nobody predicted. Vasco emerged from the tunnel transformed, shifting the Balance of power with an aggressive high press. Their relentless barrage of 17 total shots finally yielded a breakthrough at 63 minutes. David provided the setup, and Thiago Mendes fired home a desperate equaliser that completely altered the stadium's atmosphere. With Palmeiras suddenly on the back foot, the hosts sensed blood. Managerial intervention proved decisive when substitute Cuiabano arrived on the pitch. In the 74th minute, he met a precise ball from Paulo Henrique to send the home support into pure delirium.
Breathing Room at the Bottom
This staggering 2-1 victory sends shockwaves across the division. Vasco's ability to edge possession and dominate the shot count against the league's top side proves they are far from dead in this gruelling relegation battle. While they remain 20th, the psychological boost of slaying the frontrunners is immeasurable. For Palmeiras, the dropped points serve as a stark reminder of the division's unforgiving nature. The final whistle brought tears of relief and joy to the terraces—a monumental result that could redefine the trajectory of Vasco's entire survival campaign.
Key Questions
How did Vasco DA Gama complete the comeback from behind?
By relentlessly attacking. They amassed 17 shots, finding the net through Thiago Mendes in the 63rd minute before substitute Cuiabano fired the 74th-minute winner.
What does this mean for Vasco DA Gama's season?
Still in 20th place, this historic win against the league leaders provides a massive psychological boost and crucial points in their desperate relegation battle.
How did substitute Thiago Mendes change the game?
Operating as a starter rather than a sub, Thiago Mendes entirely shifted the match's momentum by scoring the vital 63rd-minute equaliser that sparked the comeback.
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.
Top vs Bottom: A Title Statement?
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 90/100. Palmeiras are heavy favorites to exploit a Vasco side that looks completely out of its depth in the early stages of the season.
The Setup
The gap between these two historic clubs couldn't be wider right now. Palmeiras travel with the confidence of a side sitting comfortably in 1st place, backed by a Form rating that signals a team peaking early. For Vasco DA Gama, currently languishing in 19th, the Stakes are already sky-high. They need to find a spark to ignite their season, but facing the league leaders is the ultimate litmus test for a squad that has only managed a single point so far.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost in the transition. Vasco's backline, featuring Robert Renan and Lucas Piton, must survive a relentless wave of creative pressure. The Balance of the match tilts heavily toward the visitors' midfield, where Raphael Veiga and Andreas Pereira provide the vision and execution that most Serie A defenses find impossible to track. If Vasco's defensive unit loses focus for even a second, the visitors' Stars have the individual quality to end the contest before halftime.
Our Verdict
Expect a one-sided affair where the visitors dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. While Vasco will look to Matheus França for a moment of individual brilliance on the break, they are unlikely to see enough of the ball to cause sustained problems. Our take is that Palmeiras will utilize their superior squad depth and tactical discipline to secure a routine win, likely keeping a clean sheet in the process as they further cement their status as title favorites.