Vitoria 0-2 Vasco DA Gama: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Vitória return to the Barradão needing to overturn a narrow first-leg deficit, with home form offering a much better reference point than their away display in Rio. Vasco arrive in stronger overall form and controlled the first meeting despite playing most of it a man down. The hosts’ route back is aggressive wide play, second balls and a far more assertive midfield performance. Vasco’s route is patience in possession, defensive discipline and exploiting the space that appears as Vitória chase the tie.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is finely balanced, with each club having won a close encounter in the current campaign. The first-leg result gives Vasco the edge in the tie, but Vitória’s recent home win over this opponent reinforces how sharply venue can alter the matchup.

Injuries and absences

Vitória’s reported absences, especially Baralhas and several defenders, reduce the hosts’ options to refresh the midfield screen and back line during a match that may demand sustained pressing. Caíque Gonçalves’s return before the first leg helped depth, but the current status of every absence requires a final squad update.

Form (last 5)

Vitoria vs Vasco DA Gama stats

Last meetings

• 2026-08-27Vasco DA Gama 1-0 Vitoria
• 2026-07-16Vitoria 1-0 Vasco DA Gama
• 2025-10-05Vasco DA Gama 4-3 Vitoria
• 2025-05-10Vitoria 2-1 Vasco DA Gama
• 2024-09-01Vitoria 0-1 Vasco DA Gama
• 2024-05-12Vasco DA Gama 2-1 Vitoria

Other Copa Do Brasil matches

• Atletico-MG – Cruzeiro
• Santos – Palmeiras
• Gremio – Internacional