Vasco da Gama vs Santos: match statistics
Vasco da Gama vs Santos: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vasco da Gama played against Santos in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on August 16, 2026. Venue: Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Vasco da Gama has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Santos has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Vasco da Gama scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.48. Santos scores 1.38 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Vasco da Gama's games and 71% of Santos's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 62%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vasco da Gama has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.41 per game. Vasco da Gama takes 17.5 shots per game, while Santos takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Vasco da Gama leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Santos leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vasco da Gama's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Santos, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Vasco da Gama have the stronger case at home: they win 45% of their home matches, while Santos are yet to record an away victory and have lost 56% of such games. The hosts create significantly more chances, averaging 19.27 shots and 6.18 shots on target per match, with an average xG of 2.09 compared with Santos’ 1.52 away from home. The visitors’ defense is particularly vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.11 goals away from home despite an xG against of 1.63, while Vasco allow opponents 1.27 goals on average at home. Both teams have recently remained unbeaten or close to that level, but Vasco have conceded only 2 goals in their last five matches, compared with 6 for Santos. Santos rarely finish away matches without scoring, but Vasco’s advantage in game control, possession at 57% to 46%, and the quality of chances created points to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The seasonal signal clearly supports goals for both sides: Santos recorded BTTS in 89% of matches, while Vasco da Gama did so in 58%, compared with a league average of 56%. The home side should be able to exploit the opponent’s defensive weakness, as they concede an average of 2.11 goals and keep a clean sheet in only 11% of matches, while Vasco scores an average of 1.42 goals. Santos also creates a solid number of chances, with an average xG of 1.52 and 4.0 shots on target per match, while Vasco’s defense concedes an average of 1.33 goals. Caution is warranted based on the last five fixtures, in which BTTS for both teams stood at only 40%, and Vasco conceded just 2 goals; however, Santos generated a high xG of 2.14 during this period. The more likely scenario remains a goal for each team, primarily due to Santos’ very low clean-sheet rate and its attacking potential.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The Over 1.5 goals line is strongly supported by the season results: at least two goals were scored in 92% of Vasco da Gama’s matches and in 89% of Santos’ games. The hosts average 1.42 goals per match, while Santos concede as many as 2.11 per game, clearly strengthening the goals forecast for Vasco. Santos also create plenty of chances, with an average xG of 1.52 and 4.0 shots on target, while Vasco allow opponents an xG of 1.28. Vasco’s last five matches have been defensively stronger, with only 0.4 goals conceded on average, which limits the likelihood of a very high-scoring game and reduces the edge on Over 2.5 and Over 3.5. Despite this improvement, both teams have clear goalscoring potential, and the expected 2.70 goals provide the strongest signal for Over 1.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome, as both teams were level after 45 minutes in 60% of their last five matches, while Vasco scored just 0.2 goals before the break during this period. However, the hosts have greater potential to improve after the interval: they average 0.75 goals in the second half, whereas Santos concede as many as 1.56 goals after the break. Vasco earn 1.50 points per match this season, compared with Santos' mere 0.44, and the visitors have not won a single league match. In addition, Santos keep a clean sheet in only 11% of their matches and lose 67% of second halves, which further supports the scenario of a half-time draw followed by a Vasco win at the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.38 |
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.
Santos is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Vasco da Gama · 0.8 pts / game - Santos
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Vasco da Gama · 1.38 goals / game - Santos
Vasco da Gama is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Vasco da Gama · 1.67 goals / game - Santos
Vasco da Gama scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 games), while Santos keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 games).
Santos scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 games), while Vasco da Gama keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 21 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 - Vasco da Gama
Over / Under - Santos
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 95% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.76 pts / game - Vasco da Gama · 1.48 pts / game - Santos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vasco da Gama - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Santos - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Vasco da Gama
Santos
* 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 | Santos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Vasco da Gama's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Santos. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vasco da Gama vs Santos?
The Serie A match finished Vasco da Gama 0:3 Santos. 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 Santos?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Vasco da Gama won 2, Santos won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vasco da Gama vs Santos?
Vasco da Gama score 1.10 goals per game on average and Santos 1.38. The Serie A average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Vasco da Gama's matches and 71% of Santos's.
What form are Vasco da Gama and Santos in?
Over the last 5 games Vasco da Gama have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Santos 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vasco da Gama vs Santos?
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.