Santos vs Vasco Da Gama Prediction 17 August 2025
🔊 On August 17, at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in São Paulo, Santos will host Vasco da Gama for the 20th round of Serie A. Both teams find themselves in a position where every victory is crucial, and this match promises to be an intense battle for valuable points and maintaining league positions. In the second half of the season, Santos are working to make up for their early results, currently on a three-match unbeaten streak, taking points from both direct rivals and league leaders. Vasco da Gama, meanwhile, are striving to distance themselves from the lower end of the table and enhance their chances of staying in the top tier of Brazilian football. The head-to-head history suggests that encounters between these teams rarely lack tension and dramatic moments, so fans can expect a dynamic and high-scoring match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 30 March 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Vasco da Gama were the home side):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Santos and Vasco da Gama:
- 35 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 12, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 55 for Santos, 42 for Vasco da Gama;
- average goals in the first half - 1.37, in the second half - 1.4;
- average total goals per match - 2.77.
Head-to-head statistics Santos - Vasco Da Gama
Santos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in Serie A - Matchday 19, with Cruzeiro playing at home against Santos. The game ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Santos vs Cruzeiro):
- possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 15;
- fouls: 12 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
⚪ Santos head into the game on the back of a three-match unbeaten streak: a 2-2 draw away at Sport Recife, a home victory over Juventude (2-1), and a 2-1 away win against Cruzeiro in Porto Alegre. These results have lifted the team to 14th place after 18 matches. A win against Vasco da Gama would solidify their mid-table standing, while a loss could leave them in the danger zone.
⚫ Special attention should be given to Neymar, who is playing six consecutive matches for the first time in three years. His consistent form and leadership are proving crucial for Santos as they fight to maintain their status in Brazilian football's top tier. This season, he has played 10 matches and scored three goals.
Match Results: Santos
Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in Serie A - Round 19, where Vasco da Gama hosted Atletico Mineiro. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Atletico Mineiro):
- Ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 6 vs 10;
- Fouls: 10 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 4.
⚫ In their last match on August 10, Vasco da Gama drew 1-1 at home against Atletico Mineiro. Both teams found the back of the net in the first half, but the scoreline remained unchanged in the second half. Despite Vasco's energetic play, Atletico Mineiro created more chances, yet both sides ultimately shared the points.
⚪ After 19 rounds, Vasco da Gama are in 17th place in Serie A, sitting in the relegation zone. A victory over Santos would give them a chance to climb to a crucial 16th place, provided Vitoria lose to Juventude. Any other outcome could be detrimental, potentially dropping the club further down the table and increasing pressure on the players and coaching staff.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 12, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Santos vs Vasco da Gama
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 24%;
- Losses: 9 vs 9;
- Draws: 3 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 5.
- Vasco da Gama cover a +1.5 spread in 13 of their last 15 matches (Serie A).
- Vasco da Gama cover a +1.5 spread in their last 7 matches consecutively.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Current hosts average goals scored - 1.57, visitors - 1.2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.77;
- Both teams scored: overall - 17 times; at the host's venue - 8 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Vasco da Gama
- Average total in the tournament: 2.39 vs 2.53;
- Average goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.12;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.53;
- Average second-half total: 0.61 vs 0.59;
- Santos: average home total in the tournament - 1.25;
- Vasco da Gama: average away total in the tournament - 1.13;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1.2).
- Santos score under 1.5 goals at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.39; at home - 5.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 4.75.
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.53, away - 3.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; away - 4.4.
- Santos deliver fewer than 5.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 matches (Serie A).
- Santos deliver fewer than 5.5 corners in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.28 (1.14 for hosts and 1.14 for visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the host's venue - 2.47 (1.07 for hosts and 1.4 for visitors).
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.72; at home - 2.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 3.
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.18, away - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Both teams scored overall - 17 times;
- At the host's venue - 8 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Vasco da Gama
- Total matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 10;
- Santos BTTS at home - 4 (50%);
- Vasco da Gama BTTS away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- Santos BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Vasco da Gama BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Vasco da Gama score and concede in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Vasco da Gama score and concede away in their last 5 consecutive matches (Serie A).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Santos enter this game in a more confident form: unbeaten in their last three matches, climbing to mid-table, and with Neymar's consistent performances providing a psychological edge. Vasco da Gama, on the other hand, find themselves in the relegation zone, grappling with inconsistent results and needing to fight for every point to keep their survival hopes alive.
The head-to-head record also slightly favors Santos: in the last five home encounters against Vasco da Gama, they have secured three wins and two draws. Taking all factors into account, our view is: Santos to win with a (0) handicap.
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