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
Key match information
Vasco da Gama played Palmeiras in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 12 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Vasco da Gama: 0-1-3, 0.25 points/match. Palmeiras: 3-1-0, 2.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vasco da Gama scores 0.75 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Palmeiras scores 3.00 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vasco da Gama 75%, Palmeiras 100%. Over 2.5: Vasco da Gama 50%, Palmeiras 100%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Vasco da Gama has higher xG: 2.17 vs 1.59. Vasco da Gama: 21.3 shots per match, Palmeiras: 13.8.
Match halves
Vasco da Gama: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.25. Palmeiras: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Vasco da Gama: 16-30 (1 goals). Palmeiras: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.84 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Palmeiras is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.25 pts / match - Vasco da Gama · 2.5 pts / match - 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 match.
0.75 goals / match - Vasco da Gama · 3 goals / match - Palmeiras
Palmeiras is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Vasco da Gama · 1.25 goals / match - Palmeiras
Vasco da Gama scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Palmeiras scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Vasco da Gama keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vasco da Gama
Over / Under - Palmeiras
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Vasco da Gama · 2 pts / match - Palmeiras
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vasco da Gama - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Vasco da Gama
Palmeiras
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Vasco da Gama 0 - 0 - 2 Palmeiras. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.