Vasco da Gama (home team)
- Vasco da Gama RJ’s results since coach Renato Gaucho took over in March 2026 have been mixed (W1, D2, L2).
- Vasco da Gama RJ currently sit 15th in Serie A 2026 after collecting just 5 points from their first 6 games.
- The key difference between the two coaches so far appears to be the change in the team’s style from a possession-dominated, high-pressing game under Fernando to a more pragmatic, structured and compact style under Renato.
- The team looks much more balanced, winning the ball in transition quicker and pressing less intensely overall.
Gremio Porto Alegrense (away team)
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS is undefeated in their last 5 matches (W2, D3), but has drawn their last 3 consecutive games.
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS has drawn their last 2 away games.
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS have enjoyed a slightly better start to their campaign, sitting 7th in Serie A 2026 with 8 points from 6 games.
- Luis Castro has been at the helm since December 2025, instilling a pragmatic philosophy in this Gremio side, where first they look to get into transition and then play in transition.
Head-to-Head
Gremio Porto have won the last 2 head-to-heads, beating Vasco da Gama RJ 2-0 at home in Serie A 2025, but they have failed to win on their last 2 visits to Vasco, drawing both games.
Key Players
Cauan Barros has emerged as a driving force for Vasco recently, netting 2 of their last 5 goals and giving them a spark when he has the ball.
Betting Insights
Vasco da Gama to win and BTTS is the pick, with Vasco win at 2.16 and BTTS at 1.7 .
