Vasco DA Gama 0-0 Fluminense: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tense cup derby with first-leg caution written all over it. Fluminense come in with the better recent rhythm, but the late loss of both starting centre-backs changes the texture of the match and gives Vasco a very clear route to compete. Vasco should try to make it direct, physical and transition-heavy, while Fluminense will still back their structure and ball control to manage territory. The likely story is a tight margin, with the first goal shaping everything that follows.

Head-to-head analysis

This derby has been genuinely balanced: in the three meetings already played in 2026, Vasco have one win, Fluminense have one win and one ended level. Their last Copa do Brasil tie was also split across the two legs, which supports the expectation of another narrow, hard-fought game.

Injuries and absences

Fluminense’s confirmed absences at centre-back are the clearest squad issue in this match. Without Thiago Silva and Freytes, their defensive line loses experience, distribution and established chemistry, which makes Vasco’s direct play and set-pieces more dangerous.

Form (last 5)

Vasco DA Gama vs Fluminense stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-19Vasco DA Gama 3-2 Fluminense
• 2026-03-01Fluminense 1-1 Vasco DA Gama
• 2026-02-22Vasco DA Gama 0-1 Fluminense
• 2025-12-14Fluminense 1-0 Vasco DA Gama
• 2025-12-11Vasco DA Gama 2-1 Fluminense
• 2025-10-20Vasco DA Gama 2-0 Fluminense

Other Copa Do Brasil matches

• Atletico-MG – Juventude
• Santos – Remo
• Palmeiras – Fortaleza EC
• Mirassol – Gremio
• Chapecoense-sc – Cruzeiro
• Internacional – Corinthians
• Atletico Paranaense – Vitoria
• Juventude – Atletico-MG