Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras: match statistics
Palmeiras is the clear favorite in this matchup, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive streak of five consecutive victories and a 3-1-0 record this season. Vasco da Gama sits at the very bottom, in 20th place, without a single win this season (0-1-3) and with poor home form - only draws and losses in home fixtures. The hosts have a very low efficiency (2% shot conversion) and fail to capitalize on their possession advantage (65%), scoring an average of just 0.5 goals per home game. Despite lower possession (43%), Palmeiras boasts a significantly higher efficiency (21%) and scores an average of 2.5 goals away. This, combined with Vasco's goalless streak and weak defense, gives the visitors a distinct advantage. The difference in form, table position, and quality of play points to a likely Palmeiras victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out should the visitors adopt a defensive stance.
Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vasco da Gama played against Palmeiras in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 12, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Vasco da Gama has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.25 points per game. Palmeiras has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Vasco da Gama scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.50. Palmeiras scores 3.00 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.84 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Vasco da Gama's games and 100% of Palmeiras's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vasco da Gama has the higher season xG average, 2.17 to 1.59 per game. Vasco da Gama takes 21.3 shots per game, while Palmeiras takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Vasco da Gama leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Palmeiras leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vasco da Gama's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Palmeiras, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 49% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Palmeiras is the clear favorite in this matchup, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive streak of five consecutive victories and a 3-1-0 record this season. Vasco da Gama sits at the very bottom, in 20th place, without a single win this season (0-1-3) and with poor home form - only draws and losses in home fixtures. The hosts have a very low efficiency (2% shot conversion) and fail to capitalize on their possession advantage (65%), scoring an average of just 0.5 goals per home game. Despite lower possession (43%), Palmeiras boasts a significantly higher efficiency (21%) and scores an average of 2.5 goals away. This, combined with Vasco's goalless streak and weak defense, gives the visitors a distinct advantage. The difference in form, table position, and quality of play points to a likely Palmeiras victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out should the visitors adopt a defensive stance.
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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
| Vasco da Gama | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.13 | 0.44 |
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.
Palmeiras is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.25 pts / game - Vasco da Gama · 2.5 pts / game - Palmeiras
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.
Palmeiras is 300% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Vasco da Gama · 3 goals / game - Palmeiras
Palmeiras is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Vasco da Gama · 1.25 goals / game - Palmeiras
Vasco da Gama scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Palmeiras scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Vasco da Gama keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - Vasco da Gama
Over / Under - Palmeiras
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.
Palmeiras is 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Vasco da Gama · 2 pts / game - Palmeiras
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vasco da Gama - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Vasco da Gama
Palmeiras
* 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
| Vasco da Gama | Liga | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.84 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 17% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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 Vasco da Gama's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Palmeiras. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras?
The Serie A match finished Vasco da Gama 2:1 Palmeiras. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vasco da Gama won 0, Palmeiras won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras?
Vasco da Gama score 0.75 goals per game on average and Palmeiras 3.00. The Serie A average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Vasco da Gama's matches and 100% of Palmeiras's.
What form are Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras in?
Over the last 5 games Vasco da Gama have a 0-1-3 record (0.25 points per game) and Palmeiras 3-1-0 (2.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.