Vasco Da Gama vs Bragantino Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming Brazilian Serie A clash, the 15th-placed Vasco da Gama face off against 4th-placed Bragantino at their home ground, São Januário. Despite the contrasting positions in the standings, we're in for an exhilarating battle. The hosts are striving to climb towards mid-table safety, while the visitors, with a victory, will bolster their quest for the championship lead. Whose motivation will weigh heavier, whose desire will burn brighter, and whose actions will prove more effective? We'll find out soon enough, but for now, let's craft an insightful prediction for this intriguing match-up.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 August 2024 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (with Vasco da Gama as the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vasco da Gama and Bragantino:
- 6 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 2, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 8 for Vasco, 11 for Bragantino;
- average total in the first half - 1, in the second half - 2.17;
- average total goals per match - 3.17.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the South American Cup, with Vasco da Gama hosting Melgar. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for the hosts.
Here are the game statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Melgar):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 1 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Vasco da Gama have accumulated 10 points over 10 matches, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, placing them 10th in the standings. The team has scored 11 goals and conceded 13, highlighting their low attacking efficiency and defensive vulnerability. However, when focusing solely on their home matches in the league, it becomes evident that Vasco are much more formidable on their own turf-8 of their 11 goals were scored at the "São Januário". In five home games, they have secured 3 victories, drawn once, and suffered just one defeat, conceding only 3 goals. This suggests that any opponent should approach a trip to Rio de Janeiro with caution-despite their current position, Vasco remain a formidable force at home. Additionally, the team's success extends beyond Brazil-in the final round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage, "Gigante da Colina" defeated Peruvian side Melgar and secured second place in Group G, advancing to the round of 16.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama

Bragantino Team Overview
The last official match for the visitors took place on in the Serie A tournament (home team - Bragantino, away team - Juventude). The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Bragantino vs Juventude):
- possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 17 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Bragantino currently hold fourth place in Serie A, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Despite a significant gap in the standings with Vasco da Gama, the teams are nearly equal in terms of scoring. Bragantino have netted 12 goals in the league, averaging 1.2 per match, just one more than their upcoming hosts. Defensively, they have conceded 8 goals, averaging 0.8 per game. In their 4 away fixtures this season, Bragantino have secured 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss. The team's recent form is impressive-over their last 10 matches across all competitions, the Bulls have recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
Match Results: Bragantino
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 1; for the away team (on the road) - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home side averages 0.33 goals, while the visitors average 0.67.
First-half Statistics: Vasco da Gama (home) vs Bragantino (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 4;
- Wins: 2 (40%) vs 1 (25%);
- Losses: 1 (20%) vs 1 (25%);
- Draws: 2 (40%) vs 2 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.8 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.2 vs 0.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.2) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0).
- Vasco da Gama have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 2, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Bragantino
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- Victories: 3 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 60%;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.33, away team - 1.83;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.17;
- Both teams scored: overall - 6 times; at home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Bragantino
- Average total in the tournament: 2.4 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.2;
- Average total in the first half: 0.5 vs 0.6;
- Average total in the second half: 0.6 vs 0.6;
- Vasco da Gama: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Bragantino: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.75) vs 1.5 (away - 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams (Serie A).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 of Vasco da Gama's last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 8 (3.83 for home and 4.17 for away);
- Average total corners at home ground - 6.34 (2.67 for home and 3.67 for away).
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.5; at home - 3.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; at home - 4.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.7, away - 5.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; away - 6.25.
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in Bragantino's last 8 away matches (Serie A).
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in Bragantino's last 5 away matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5 (2.5 for home and 2.5 for away);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 4 (3 for home and 1 for away).
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.2; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.75.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 6;
- Both teams scored overall - 6 times;
- At home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Bragantino
- Total matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - 2 (50%).
- Vasco da Gama have both scored and conceded in their last 6 head-to-head matches against this opponent (Serie A).
Editor's Prediction
Analyzing the form of both teams and their current objectives in the tournament, a tight contest is anticipated-emphasizing organized defense from the home side and aggressive attacking plays from the visitors, Bragantino. Considering the head-to-head statistics between these rivals and the fact that Vasco da Gama rarely falter on their home turf, the bet on both teams to score (yes) appears to be the most intriguing option for this match.