Vasco Da Gama vs Atl. Mineiro Prediction
🔊 Vasco da Gama host Atlético Mineiro in a clash where both sides are desperate for points. The hosts aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone and solidify their form at home, where they've recently been quite resilient. Meanwhile, the visitors, sitting mid-table, are eager to end their disappointing away run and get back to winning ways. The head-to-head history suggests a balance of power, and the upcoming match promises to be a tense and tactical battle. Both teams are cautious and risk-averse, so expect a contest fought hard across every inch of the pitch.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 December 2024 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Vasco da Gama were the home side):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 20 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vasco da Gama and Atlético Mineiro:
- 33 matches played;
- home victories - 14, away victories - 12, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 48 for Vasco, 41 for Atlético;
- average goals in the first half - 1.33, in the second half - 1.36;
- average total goals per match - 2.7.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The last official match took place on during the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, featuring Vasco da Gama as the home side against CSA. The match concluded with a 3-1 victory for Vasco da Gama.
Here are the match statistics (Vasco da Gama vs CSA):
- possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 1.
⚫ In their last outing, Vasco da Gama suffered a 3-2 defeat on the road against Mirassol, squandering crucial points in their battle for survival. The team currently sits in 17th place, teetering on the brink of relegation, making every point invaluable.
⚪ In the upcoming clash with Atletico Mineiro, the stakes couldn't be higher. A victory would edge Vasco closer to safety, while a loss could drag the club back into a direct fight to retain their Serie A status. It's crucial now to prevent the season from completely derailing.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama

Atletico Mineiro Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, where Atlético Mineiro hosted Flamengo. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Atlético Mineiro vs Flamengo):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
⚫ In their latest fixture, Atlético Mineiro secured a 2-1 home victory over Bragantino, snapping a three-match losing streak in the league and regaining some much-needed confidence. Currently sitting in 10th place, the team finds itself teetering between a push for the upper half of the table and the risk of slipping further down.
⚪ The clash with Vasco presents an opportunity to build on their recent success. A win would solidify their position and edge them closer to the Copa Sudamericana spots, while a setback could once again drag them closer to the lower half, where every point is fiercely contested.
Match Results: Atletico Mineiro
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 33;
- First-half wins for the home side - 8; for the visitors - 3; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.33;
- Today's home team averages 0.55 goals, while the visitors average 0.79.
First-half statistics: Vasco da Gama (home) vs Atletico Mineiro (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- Wins: 2 (25%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- Losses: 2 (25%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- Draws: 4 (50%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 0.89;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.67.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.3).
- Atletico Mineiro have drawn the first half in their last 8 away matches.
- Atletico Mineiro have drawn the first half in their last 5 away matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 33;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 12, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Atlético Mineiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 38%;
- Losses: 9 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 0.
- Vasco da Gama have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side average goals - 1.45, away side - 1.24;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.7;
- Both teams scored: overall - 21 times; at home ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Atlético Mineiro
- Average total in the tournament: 2.56 vs 2.19;
- Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.13;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.25;
- Average second-half total: 0.63 vs 0.88;
- Vasco da Gama's average home total in the tournament - 1.13;
- Atlético Mineiro's average away total in the tournament - 0.89;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Vasco da Gama have scored at home in 16 consecutive head-to-head matches against this opponent.
- Vasco da Gama have scored at home in 15 consecutive Serie A head-to-head matches against this opponent.
- Vasco da Gama have scored in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters.
Corner Prediction
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.44; at home - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; at home - 6.8.
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 7.13, away - 5.78;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 4.17.
- Atlético Mineiro have delivered more than 3.5 corners in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head encounters.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.28 (1.64 for the home side and 1.64 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.76 (1.88 for the home side and 0.88 for the visitors).
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.6.
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.56, away - 2.78;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; away - 3.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 33;
- Both teams scored overall - 21 times;
- At the home ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Atlético Mineiro
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Total matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Vasco da Gama - 9, Atlético Mineiro - 7;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 3 (38%);
- BTTS for Atlético Mineiro away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Vasco da Gama - 6, Atlético Mineiro - 3;
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Atlético Mineiro away - 2 (33%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
This is a match where both teams have a lot at stake, each striving to move in the right direction. The hosts are desperately fighting for survival and come into this game under pressure after a frustrating loss to Mirassol. Atlético Mineiro, on the other hand, appear more composed and stable following their victory over Bragantino, though not without their flaws. Historically, Vasco hold a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, often putting up a fight at home but frequently conceding, especially against well-organized opponents. Therefore, our prediction: Atlético Mineiro will not lose. Current form and standings suggest the visitors have a more consistent outlook, but the home advantage makes Vasco unpredictable. We anticipate a hard-fought contest with opportunities for both sides.