Vasco Da Gama vs Palmeiras Prediction 4 May 2025
🔊 In this Serie A clash, we anticipate a showdown between two teams with different goals and forms. Vasco da Gama, sitting mid-table, are eager to enhance their home performance. Palmeiras, on the other hand, hold the second spot and are keen to solidify their position among the leaders. Both teams display contrasting styles: the hosts favor a defensive approach, while the visitors are known for their attacking prowess. The lineups are expected to be close to full strength, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 September 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Vasco da Gama):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras:
- 34 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team wins - 17, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 36 to 57;
- average goals in the first half - 1.35, in the second half - 1.38;
- average total goals per match - 2.74.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Operario, away team - Vasco da Gama). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Operario):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 18 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Vasco have shown inconsistent form this season, currently sitting 11th in the standings. Their play is characterized by a strong defensive focus, conceding relatively few goals with an average of 1.33 per match. However, they struggle to secure victories due to issues with converting chances, averaging just 1 goal per game. At home, they are tough to beat, having lost only once in their last nine matches on home turf, thanks to their solid defense. In their most recent head-to-head clash, Vasco fell to Palmeiras with a 0-1 defeat.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama

Palmeiras Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Ceara, away - Palmeiras). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Palmeiras vs Ceara):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Palmeiras are currently sitting in second place in the league, thanks to their impressive form: four wins in their last six matches speak volumes. Known affectionately as "The Piglets" by their fans, they have shown remarkable consistency on the road, remaining unbeaten in their last seventeen away games. The team consistently finds the back of the net, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just once every two matches. This combination makes them a formidable contender for the championship title.
Match Results: Palmeiras
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 17, draws - 11.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- win percentage: 33% vs 67%;
- number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 8;
- number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- number of draws: 4 vs 1.
- Vasco da Gama won with a +1.5 handicap in last 25 home games.
- Vasco da Gama won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 games.
- Vasco da Gama won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 home games (Serie A).
- Vasco da Gama won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games (Serie A).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.06, the guests - 1.68;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.74;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 1.67;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.5;
- Vasco da Gama: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Palmeiras: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 1.5 (away - 2).
- Palmeiras have scored under 2.5 goals in last 14 games (Serie A).
- Palmeiras have scored under 2.5 goals in 13 of last 14 away games (Serie A).
- Palmeiras have scored under 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on corners
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.17; at home field - 1.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home field - 3.2.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; away - 4.
- Under 10.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Palmeiras games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 6 Palmeiras games (Serie A).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.94 (1.47 for home team and 1.47 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.18 (1.59 for home team and 1.59 for away team).
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Vasco da Gama at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Vasco da Gama at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Palmeiras away - 4 (67%).
Editor's Prediction
With Palmeiras in excellent form and performing well on the road, a tight contest for three points is expected, likely with few goals from either side due to the home team's defensive tactics and the visitors' cautious approach away from home. Based on the teams' scoring data and trends, a Palmeiras victory appears to be the optimal bet.