São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama: match statistics
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São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
São Paulo plays Vasco da Gama in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo.
Recent form
São Paulo has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Vasco da Gama has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
São Paulo scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.17. Vasco da Gama scores 1.24 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of São Paulo's games and 62% of Vasco da Gama's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 59%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vasco da Gama has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.50 per game. São Paulo takes 13.6 shots per game, while Vasco da Gama takes 17.9.
First-half and second-half trends
São Paulo leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Vasco da Gama leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
São Paulo's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Vasco da Gama, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| São Paulo | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.23 |
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.
Vasco da Gama is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - São Paulo · 2 pts / game - Vasco da Gama
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.
Vasco da Gama is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - São Paulo · 1.24 goals / game - Vasco da Gama
São Paulo is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - São Paulo · 1.45 goals / game - Vasco da Gama
São Paulo scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 games), while Vasco da Gama keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 games).
Vasco da Gama scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 games), while São Paulo keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 games).
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 - São Paulo
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.
São Paulo is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - São Paulo · 1 pts / game - Vasco da Gama
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
São Paulo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vasco da Gama - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
São Paulo
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
| São Paulo | Liga | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.67 | • 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 60% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 23% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 75% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from São Paulo's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Vasco da Gama. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do São Paulo and Vasco da Gama play?
São Paulo face Vasco da Gama on October 18, 2026 in Serie A at Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between São Paulo and Vasco da Gama?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches São Paulo won 1, Vasco da Gama won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama?
São Paulo score 1.17 goals per game on average and Vasco da Gama 1.24. The Serie A average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 57% of São Paulo's matches and 62% of Vasco da Gama's.
What form are São Paulo and Vasco da Gama in?
Over the last 5 games São Paulo have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Vasco da Gama 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama?
The statistical background for São Paulo 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.