Serie A Gameweek 12

Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 FT Sao Paulo

Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
82
FT
Sat, Apr 18
Portuguรชs
Vasco DA Gama
2-1
Sao Paulo
โšก Intensity 67
โš–๏ธ Balance 79
๐Ÿ† Stakes 56
๐ŸŽฒ Upset 0
Bench brilliance seals dramatic Vasco win

Win Probability

  • Vasco DA Gama 42%
  • Draw 29%
  • Sao Paulo 29%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A Substitute Masterclass at Sรฃo Januรกrio

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A staggering shift in momentum saw a relentless home side completely flip the script against high-flying opponents in the final moments of a pulsating encounter.

The Early Setback

The match started with a cold splash of reality for the home supporters gathered at Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio. Luciano found the back of the net just ten minutes into the contest, giving Sao Paulo a dream start on the road. The visitors, sitting firmly in the continental promotion spots, looked ready to dictate terms. However, Vasco DA Gama immediately took the initiative and shifted the narrative. Operating with exceptional Intensity, the home side suffocated the midfield, eventually dominating possession with a massive 63 percent of the ball. They turned the pitch into an unrelenting shooting gallery, contributing heavily to the 29 combined shots witnessed throughout the evening. Despite the early scoreboard deficit, the hosts showed a sheer refusal to fold under pressure.

The Bench Answers

Tactical adjustments proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in this gripping battle. The introduction of J. Rodriguez at halftime entirely changed the dynamic of the final third. The Balance of the match shifted irreversibly when relentless Vasco pressure yielded a crucial penalty in the 72nd minute. Stepping up to the spot, the substitute dispatched the kick to level the scoreline. The visitors were clearly rattled by the constant waves of attacks. Facing a relentless barrage of ten total corners, they found themselves desperately clinging on. Their impressive expected goals tally suddenly meant very little as they were forced into a deep defensive block, struggling to contain a rejuvenated attacking unit.

The Final Blow

The dramatic finale arrived just when a stalemate seemed likely. Managerial brilliance struck twice as another second-half substitute, Brenner, delivered a perfectly weighted assist in the 88th minute. He picked out Andres Gomez, who made absolutely no mistake and shattered the deadlock to secure a miraculous 2-1 victory. The incredible Upset Factor of this comeback cannot be overstated, as the mid-table hosts effectively derailed Sao Paulo's hopes of immediately closing their six-point gap to the league leaders. The Stakes for the visitors were massive, yet they leave empty-handed. Vasco, meanwhile, ride a massive wave of confidence, proving that tactical patience can overcome early adversity.

Key Questions

How dramatic was the late winner by Andrรฉs Gรณmez?

It was pure theater. An 88th-minute strike assisted by fellow substitute Brenner sparked wild celebrations, perfectly capping off an unrelenting second-half display.

How did Vasco DA Gama complete the comeback from behind?

After trailing early, Vasco dominated possession and unleashed their bench, scoring a 72nd-minute penalty and a sweeping 88th-minute open-play winner.

What does this mean for Vasco DA Gama's season?

This vital win pushes the mid-table side higher up the standings, boosting morale and proving their tactical resilience against top-tier opposition.

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
63%
37%
Vasco DA Gama 63%
Sao Paulo 37%
Shots
20
9
Vasco DA Gama 20
Sao Paulo 9
Shots on Target
5
4
Vasco DA Gama 5
Sao Paulo 4
Expected Goals (xG)
2.37
2.66
Vasco DA Gama 2.37
Sao Paulo 2.66
Passes
423
260
Vasco DA Gama 423
Sao Paulo 260
Pass Accuracy
86%
75%
Vasco DA Gama 86%
Sao Paulo 75%
Corners
6
4
Vasco DA Gama 6
Sao Paulo 4
Fouls
13
19
Vasco DA Gama 13
Sao Paulo 19
Yellow Cards
0
2
Vasco DA Gama 0
Sao Paulo 2
Red Cards
0
0
Vasco DA Gama 0
Sao Paulo 0

Match Events

Luciano โšฝ 10'
HT
46' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Paulo Henrique โ†‘J. Rodriguez
46' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Tche Tche โ†‘Adson
C. Soares ๐ŸŸจ 58'
โ†“ Lucca Marques โ†‘P. dos Santos ๐Ÿ”„ 58'
62' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ J. Rojas โ†‘C. Spinelli
62' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ David โ†‘Brenner
โ†“ E. Diaz โ†‘Wendell ๐Ÿ”„ 63'
โ†“ C. Soares โ†‘Maik ๐Ÿ”„ 63'
72' โšฝ J. Rodriguez
A. Franco ๐ŸŸจ 74'
โ†“ Luciano โ†‘G. Tapia ๐Ÿ”„ 80'
โ†“ Danielzinho โ†‘Felipe Negrucci ๐Ÿ”„ 80'
81' ๐Ÿ”„ โ†“ Cauan Barros โ†‘Hugo Moura
88' โšฝ Andres Gomez (Brenner)
90'+7 ๐ŸŸจ Leo Jardim
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Vasco DA Gama

Goalkeepers
Lรฉo Jardim
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Paulo Henrique
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Carlos Cuesta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Renan
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Cuiabano
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cauan Barros
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Thiago Mendes
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
71
Passes
8
Duels
Tchรช Tchรช
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Johan Rojas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Andrรฉs Gรณmez
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
49
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Lucas Piton
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
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joรฃo Pedro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Franรงa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Sao Paulo

Goalkeepers
Rafael Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Cรฉdric Soares
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Alan Franco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sabino
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Enzo Dรญaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Danielzinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Damiรกn Bobadilla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Jonathan Calleri
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Carlos Coronel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maik
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Felisberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dรณria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osorio Luis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetรช
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrรฉ Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/02/2025 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 2 Sao Paulo Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
06/13/2025 Sao Paulo 1 - 3 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Estadio Do MorumBIS
10/17/2024 Sao Paulo 3 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Estรกdio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa
06/23/2024 Vasco DA Gama 4 - 1 Sao Paulo Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
10/07/2023 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 0 Sao Paulo Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
05/20/2023 Sao Paulo 4 - 2 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Estรกdio Cรญcero Pompeu de Toledo
08/05/2021 Vasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Sao Paulo Copa Do Brasil Estรกdio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
07/29/2021 Sao Paulo 2 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Copa Do Brasil Estรกdio Cรญcero Pompeu de Toledo
11/22/2020 Sao Paulo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Morumbรญ
08/16/2020 Vasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo Serie A Estรกdio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
11/02/2025
Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
06/13/2025
Serie A Estadio Do MorumBIS
10/17/2024
Serie A Estรกdio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa
06/23/2024
Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
10/07/2023
Serie A Estรกdio Sรฃo Januรกrio
05/20/2023
Serie A Estรกdio Cรญcero Pompeu de Toledo
08/05/2021
Copa Do Brasil Estรกdio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
07/29/2021
Copa Do Brasil Estรกdio Cรญcero Pompeu de Toledo
11/22/2020
Serie A Morumbรญ
08/16/2020
Serie A Estรกdio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Vasco DA Gama Win
Sao Paulo Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 12 29 22 10 +12 WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)WBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)WSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)
2 Flamengo 11 23 20 10 +10 WFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)
3 Fluminense 12 23 21 15 +6 WSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)WFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)
4 Sao Paulo 12 20 16 11 +5 LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)LSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)
5 Bahia 11 20 15 12 +3 LFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)LRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 12 19 17 14 +3 LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)LBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)
7 Coritiba 12 19 15 12 +3 WCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)
8 RB Bragantino 12 17 15 14 +1 WRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)
9 Botafogo 11 16 22 22 0 WChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)
10 Vasco DA Gama 12 16 18 18 0 WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)
11 Vitoria 11 15 11 14 -3 DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)
12 Atletico-MG 12 14 14 15 -1 LCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)LSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)
13 Gremio 12 13 14 16 -2 LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)
14 Internacional 12 13 10 12 -2 LInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)
15 Santos 12 13 16 19 -3 LSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)WSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)
16 Cruzeiro 12 13 16 21 -5 WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)LSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)
17 Corinthians 12 12 8 11 -3 DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)
18 Mirassol 11 9 13 17 -4 WInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)LMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)
19 Remo 12 8 13 22 -9 LRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)WRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 11 8 11 22 -11 LChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)

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