Vasco DA Gama 1-3 Boca Juniors: result and AI prediction

Vasco DA Gama – Boca Juniors, Copa Sudamericana, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 01:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Estádio do Maracanã

Vasco DA Gama is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Vasco DA Gama has kept 8 clean sheets in 13 matches. Boca Juniors has kept 3 clean sheets in 7 matches. Their last meeting, on October 14, 2026, ended Boca Juniors 0-1 Vasco DA Gama.

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 1-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a tense return leg in which Vasco can use their first-leg edge and home backing to make Boca carry the attacking burden. Vasco's home defending has been a major foundation, but Andrés Gómez's suspension and the doubt over Paulo Henrique reduce continuity on the right. Boca arrive in strong domestic form and have the urgency to press high from the opening phase, with Paredes' fitness the central selection call. Expect a controlled contest defined by second balls, wide duels and whether Boca can turn territorial pressure into clean chances.

Head-to-head analysis

The only supplied meeting is the first leg of this tie, won narrowly by Vasco away from home. That result is meaningful because it directly determines Boca's need to take greater attacking risks in Rio.

Injuries and absences

Andrés Gómez's suspension removes a Vasco wide option, making Hinestroza's readiness and contribution more important. Paulo Henrique's late fitness issue could weaken Vasco's right defensive side, while Boca must weigh Paredes' influence against the risk attached to his recent hamstring recovery.

Form (last 5)

Vasco DA GamaLeague position #2 · 10 ptsD W W
Boca JuniorsW D L

Vasco DA Gama vs Boca Juniors stats

Vasco DA GamaBoca Juniors
Played137
Goals scored2011
Goals conceded94
Clean sheets83

Last meetings

  • 2026-10-14Boca Juniors 0-1 Vasco DA Gama

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