Serie A Regular Season - 17
Vasco DA Gama 0 - 3 FT RB Bragantino
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Rodriguinho 32'
Rodriguinho (I. Pitta) 45'+1
HT
52' ↓ Lucas Piton ↑Cuiabano
52' ↓ J. Rojas ↑Brenner
H. Mosquera 57'
I. Pitta (H. Mosquera) 60'
↓ H. Mosquera ↑Fernando Santos 71'
↓ Rodriguinho ↑Gustavo Neves 71'
↓ I. Pitta ↑Eduardo Sasha 72'
75' ↓ Joao Vitor ↑Hugo Moura
Fernando Santos 77'
85' Andres Gomez
Eduardo Sasha (Eduardo Sasha) 87'
88' ↓ Andres Gomez ↑David
↓ Eric Ramires ↑I. Sosa 88'
↓ A. Sant'Anna ↑Breno 88'
Juninho Capixaba 90'+1
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
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
João Vitor Silva 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Alan Saldivia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Midfielders
Cauan Barros 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Thiago Mendes 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Andrés Gómez 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riquelme Avellar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walace
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cuiabano
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Zuccarello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Tiago Volpi 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Agustin Sant Anna
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Alix Vinicius 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Gustavo Marques 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Juninho Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Eric Ramires
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodriguinho 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Henry Mosquera
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Cleiton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Weimar Vivas Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vanderlan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno de Moraes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelinho Braz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Leles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Sasha 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Filipe Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 3 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 06/01/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 08/03/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 04/17/2024 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 12/07/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 08/15/2023 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 01/21/2021 | Bragantino | 4 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 09/27/2020 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 1 | Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| 11/12/2016 | Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie B | Estadio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 07/23/2016 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 1 | Bragantino | Serie B | São Januário |
10/26/2025
06/01/2025
08/03/2024
04/17/2024
12/07/2023
08/15/2023
01/21/2021
09/27/2020
11/12/2016
07/23/2016
Vasco DA Gama Win
RB Bragantino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless Efficiency: Bragantino Silence Estádio São Januário
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A masterclass in transitional football saw the visitors turn defensive grit into a devastating attacking display against a blunt home side.
The Setup
The hosts looked eager to stamp their authority early on, as Vasco DA Gama dominated possession with 60% of the ball. However, sterile control quickly gave way to a frantic tempo. The sheer Intensity of the visitors' counter-attacks made it clear this would not be a comfortable evening for the Rio outfit. The Stakes were palpable at Estádio São Januário, with 34 combined shots turning the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery. Just as the home fans prepared for a scoreless first half, the RB Bragantino attack clicked perfectly. Right on the 45-minute mark, Rodriguinho broke the deadlock, landing a heavy psychological blow right before the whistle.
The Turning Point
Following the interval, the fragile Balance of the match was shattered entirely. Vasco pushed desperately for an equalizer, launching waves of attacks, but they repeatedly crashed into an impenetrable wall named Tiago Volpi. The visiting goalkeeper was sensational, racking up six crucial saves to frustrate the local frontline. With the hosts committing bodies forward, spaces opened up at the back. Exploiting those exact gaps on the hour mark, I. Pitta doubled the advantage following a precise delivery from H. Mosquera. That second strike effectively killed the game as a contest, draining the energy from the famous stadium.
The Final Verdict
The high Upset Factor of the away victory was signed and sealed by the 77th minute. Super-sub Fernando Santos proved his immense value, crashing home a third goal shortly after entering the fray to complete the rout. Bragantino were so comfortable in the closing stages that even a late missed penalty from veteran Eduardo Sasha in the 87th minute barely registered as a footnote. This 3-0 statement propels the visitors firmly into the mix for continental qualification spots, while leaving Vasco searching for urgent answers at the wrong end of the table.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Fernando the turning point?
No, Eduardo Sasha was the player who missed an 87th-minute penalty when Bragantino was already leading 3-0. The early goals were the true turning points.
How did substitute Fernando change the game?
Introduced in the 71st minute, Fernando Santos capitalized on an exhausted home defense, scoring the definitive third goal just six minutes after coming on.
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.
Mid-Table Malaise Offers Little Spark
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. With both sides locked in the dead zone of the table, this is a low-jeopardy fixture that struggles to command attention from the neutral observer.
The Setup
May 24, 2026, brings together two sides desperate for consistency in Serie A. Vasco DA Gama sit 12th, while RB Bragantino hold the 11th spot, with both clubs tethered to 20 points. A miserable Stakes rating confirms this clash lacks the bite of a relegation scrap or the glamour of a title decider. The Form of both outfits is patchy at best, with Bragantino trading wins and losses in a frustrating sequence. Without a high Stars metric to fall back on, the entertainment value hinges entirely on collective grit rather than individual brilliance. The tactical Balance suggests a tight affair, but hardly a classic.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, midfield-heavy war of attrition. The home side's engine room must find a way to dismantle an away defensive block that thrives on frustrating opponents. With neither team boasting overwhelming attacking fluency, the match will be decided by second balls, physical duels, and sudden transition moments rather than sustained pressure.
Expected Outcome
We back Vasco DA Gama to scrape a 1-0 victory. Home advantage carries significant weight here, and Bragantino's travel sickness makes them vulnerable. Expect a tight, disjointed game where a single set-piece or a momentary lapse in concentration ultimately separates the sides.