Santos vs Vasco da Gama: match statistics
Analysis of statistics indicates a balanced rivalry between two teams in poor form. Santos sits in 19th place in the table, has not won any home match this season (100% draws), but presents defensive stability at home (average 1 goal conceded). Vasco da Gama in 17th position has a disastrous away record – 100% losses and zero clean sheets, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similarly poor (Santos 1.4 PPG, Vasco 1.0 PPG). The xG advantage for the visitors (1.28 vs 1.11) and better possession (53% vs 50%) suggest a slight technical edge; however, Vasco's fatal away record and Santos' tendency to draw at home speak for a share of the points.
Santos vs Vasco da Gama: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santos played against Vasco da Gama in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on February 26, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Santos has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Vasco da Gama has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 0.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Santos scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.33. Vasco da Gama scores 0.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Santos's games and 67% of Vasco da Gama's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vasco da Gama has the higher season xG average, 2.38 to 1.59 per game. Santos takes 15.7 shots per game, while Vasco da Gama takes 23.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Santos leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Vasco da Gama leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santos's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Vasco da Gama, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Analysis of statistics indicates a balanced rivalry between two teams in poor form. Santos sits in 19th place in the table, has not won any home match this season (100% draws), but presents defensive stability at home (average 1 goal conceded). Vasco da Gama in 17th position has a disastrous away record – 100% losses and zero clean sheets, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similarly poor (Santos 1.4 PPG, Vasco 1.0 PPG). The xG advantage for the visitors (1.28 vs 1.11) and better possession (53% vs 50%) suggest a slight technical edge; however, Vasco's fatal away record and Santos' tendency to draw at home speak for a share of the points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Santos | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.09 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Santos is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Santos · 0.67 goals / game - Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.33 goals / game - Santos · 1.33 goals / game - Vasco da Gama
Santos scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Vasco da Gama keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Vasco da Gama scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Santos
Over / Under - Vasco da Gama
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Santos is 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Santos · 0.67 pts / game - Vasco da Gama
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vasco da Gama - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Santos
Vasco da Gama
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Santos | Liga | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.67 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 15% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Santos's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Vasco da Gama. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santos vs Vasco da Gama?
The Serie A match finished Santos 2:1 Vasco da Gama. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Santos and Vasco da Gama?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Santos won 0, Vasco da Gama won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Santos vs Vasco da Gama?
Santos score 1.33 goals per game on average and Vasco da Gama 0.67. The Serie A average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Santos's matches and 67% of Vasco da Gama's.
What form are Santos and Vasco da Gama in?
Over the last 5 games Santos have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Vasco da Gama 0-1-2 (0.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santos vs Vasco da Gama?
The statistical background for Santos vs Vasco da Gama — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.