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  2. Odds
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Fortaleza to Make it a Close Encounter

When Fortaleza clash against Vasco da Gama, we will take the former at 1.80 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

3-0 Win for Fortaleza in Pair’s Last Meeting

Vasco da Gama have been beaten three consecutive times. On their travels, they recently lost 2-1 against Vitória. Fernando Diniz's side had five shots on target and 46% possession, with Pablo Vegetti registering the goal.

Fortaleza claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 5-0 win occurred against Juventude. The Ceará outfit enjoyed 48% possession and had thirteen shots on goal, with Juan Martin Lucero finding the net twice.

Fortaleza beat Vasco in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-0 scoreline at home. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed four draws along with three wins each.

Serie A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Vasco da Gama logo Vasco da Gama 9 3 1 5 10 11 -1 10:11 10
14 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza 9 2 4 3 10 8 2 10:8 10
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Vasco da Gama – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Vasco have had 52.1% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Pablo Vegetti has found the net 8 times, with Rayan, Nuno Moreira and Philippe Coutinho scoring 1 each. Lucas Piton, Philippe Coutinho and Dimitri Payet are the leading assists makers with 2.

Fortaleza – Last 10 League Games

Fortaleza have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 7.9 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Lion of the Pici average 44.2% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Juan Martin Lucero on 3, followed by Tinga and Moises Vieira with 2. Marinho has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Joao Victor, Luiz Gustavo Santos, Lucas Piton, Tche Tche, Hugo Moura, Rayan, Philippe Coutinho, Pablo Vegetti, Nuno Moreira.

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joao Ricardo (GK), Eros Mancuso, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Mancha, Gaston Avila, Lucas Sasha, Matheus Rossetto, Tomas Pochettino, Yago Pikachu, Breno Lopes, Juan Martin Lucero.

Expert Serie A Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 7 of their last 10 games against Fortaleza.

Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Prediction

Fortaleza look a quality wager for this Serie A encounter and we can bet the away team at 1.80 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

For those bettors looking to boost their odds about Fortaleza covering the line, why not look to combine this selection with some of the many alternatives in a Bet Builder.

Fortaleza +0.25 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

Fortaleza Asian Hcp +0.25 @ 1.80 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Correct Score Prediction

Vasco Vasco logo 0 - 1 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza

Fortaleza can be backed at 7.00 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Props

Philippe Coutinho Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.82 bet365 logo

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco) can be wagered at 1.82 to register at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

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Juan Lucero to Score 4.80 bet365 logo

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza) has netted two goals in his past five Serie A games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous 4.80 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

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Corners Prediction

Fortaleza Over 4.5 Corners 1.91 bet365 logo

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Fortaleza in six straight games, while Vasco da Gama have let the opposition have an average of 8.20 corners in their last 5 home matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Fortaleza Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of 1.91 that they go over.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Vasco Logo Vasco
Total
9.30 3.70 5.60
Home
9.50 3.60 5.90
Away
9.00 4.20 4.80
Fortaleza Logo Fortaleza
Total
10.20 5.40 4.80
Home
8.40 5.20 3.20
Away
10.90 4.70 6.20

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Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Fortaleza +0.25 1.80
Both Team To Score No 1.75
Shots On Target Philippe Coutinho Over 0.5 1.82

We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Fortaleza to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, one or both teams not scoring and Philippe Coutinho (Vasco) to end up with one or more shots on target.

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Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

This Serie A match sees Vasco da Gama available at 2.50 and Fortaleza priced at 3.10 for the victory. The bookies have betting odds of 3.00 about the draw.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the 1.75 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Pablo Vegetti is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Pablo Vegetti is the market leader at 4.40 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)
First
4.40
Anytime
2.55
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
First
6.50
Anytime
3.65
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Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
First
6.75
Anytime
3.95
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Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)
First
7.50
Anytime
4.00
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Player Shots On Target

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)
Over 0.5
1.60
Under 0.5
1.96
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Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
1.61
Under 0.5
1.97
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
1.74
Under 0.5
1.82
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Adson Soares (Vasco)
Over 0.5
1.90
Under 0.5
1.65
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Player Shots

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)
Over 3.5
1.92
Under 3.5
-
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Over 2.5
2.20
Under 2.5
-
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Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
Over 2.5
1.81
Under 2.5
-
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Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)
Over 2.5
2.04
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Vasco da Gama logo Vasco da Gama League Stats

Fortaleza logo Fortaleza League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 1 wins, 4 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Vasco vs Fortaleza team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Serie A squads.

Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Lineups

Vasco da Gama Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortaleza Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Vasco da Gama Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Leo Jardim
96 Paulo Henrique 38 Joao Victor 44 Luiz Gustavo Santos 6 Lucas Piton
3 Tche Tche 25 Hugo Moura
77 Rayan 11 Philippe Coutinho 99 Pablo Vegetti
17 Nuno Moreira
1 Joao Ricardo
14 Eros Mancuso 13 Benjamin Kuscevic 39 Gustavo Mancha 3 Gaston Avila
88 Lucas Sasha 20 Matheus Rossetto 7 Tomas Pochettino
22 Yago Pikachu 26 Breno Lopes 9 Juan Martin Lucero

Fortaleza Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Vasco da Gama Substitutes

  • 2Jose Rodriguez
  • 4Mauricio Lemos
  • 12Victor Luis
  • 13Daniel Fuzato
  • 15Benjamin Garre
  • 18Paulinho
  • 20Juan Sforza
  • 28Adson
  • 29Lucas Oliveira
  • 45Loide Augusto
  • 85Mateus Cocao
  • 90Alex Teixeira

Fortaleza Substitutes

  • 4Titi
  • 5Guillermo Fernandez
  • 6Bruno Pacheco
  • 8Leandro Martinez
  • 10Calebe
  • 11Marinho
  • 12Brenno
  • 18Deyverson
  • 19Allanzinho
  • 23David Luiz
  • 33Emanuel Britez
  • 77Kervin Andrade

Previous Vasco da Gama Lineups

14 May Copa Sudamericana
Lanús 1-0 Vasco da Gama
11 May Serie A
Vitória 2-1 Vasco da Gama
08 May Copa Sudamericana
Academia Puerto Cabello 4-1 Vasco da Gama
05 May Serie A
Vasco da Gama 0-1 Palmeiras
02 May Copa do Brasil
Operário 1-1 Vasco da Gama
28 Apr Serie A
Cruzeiro 1-0 Vasco da Gama

Previous Fortaleza Lineups

14 May Copa Libertadores
Fortaleza 0-0 Bucaramanga
11 May Serie A
Fortaleza 5-0 Juventude
07 May Copa Libertadores
Fortaleza 4-0 Colo-Colo
03 May Serie A
São Paulo 0-0 Fortaleza
30 Apr Copa do Brasil
Retro FC 1-1 Fortaleza
27 Apr Serie A
Sport Recife 0-0 Fortaleza

Injuries & Suspensions

Vasco da Gama Injury Table

Type Name Info
David Knee

Fortaleza Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jose Welison Muscle

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2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 9 7 1 1 11:4 22
2 Flamengo 9 5 3 1 17:4 18
3 Cruzeiro 9 5 2 2 13:7 17
4 Bragantino 9 5 2 2 11:8 17
5 Ceará 9 4 3 2 11:7 15
6 Bahia 9 4 3 2 9:9 15
7 Fluminense 9 4 2 3 11:11 14
8 Corinthians 9 4 1 4 12:14 13
9 Atlético MG 9 3 4 2 10:10 13
10 Botafogo 9 3 3 3 10:5 12
11 São Paulo 9 2 6 1 8:7 12
12 Mirassol 9 2 5 2 14:12 11
13 Vasco da Gama 9 3 1 5 10:11 10
14 Fortaleza 9 2 4 3 10:8 10
15 Internacional 9 2 4 3 11:13 10
16 Vitória 9 2 3 4 10:13 9
17 Grêmio 9 2 3 4 8:14 9
18 Juventude 9 2 2 5 8:21 8
19 Santos 9 1 2 6 7:11 5
20 Sport Recife 9 0 2 7 4:16 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cruzeiro 5 4 1 0 8:2 13
2 Ceará 5 4 1 0 8:2 13
3 Corinthians 5 4 0 1 10:5 12
4 Flamengo 5 3 2 0 12:1 11
5 Bahia 5 3 2 0 6:3 11
6 Botafogo 4 3 1 0 10:2 10
7 Vasco da Gama 5 3 1 1 8:3 10
8 Fluminense 4 3 1 0 6:3 10
9 Bragantino 5 3 1 1 6:4 10
10 São Paulo 5 2 3 0 5:3 9
11 Mirassol 4 2 2 0 9:5 8
12 Juventude 5 2 2 1 7:5 8
13 Atlético MG 4 2 2 0 6:4 8
14 Grêmio 5 2 2 1 5:5 8
15 Fortaleza 4 2 1 1 8:2 7
16 Internacional 4 2 1 1 7:3 7
17 Palmeiras 4 2 1 1 3:1 7
18 Vitória 4 2 1 1 6:5 7
19 Santos 4 1 2 1 5:4 5
20 Sport Recife 4 0 1 3 1:7 1