Vasco da Gama 2-1 São Paulo
Updated
Vasco da Gama won: Vasco da Gama 2-1 São Paulo in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 12) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Vasco da Gama goals: José Rodriguez 72' (pen), Andrés Gómez 88'. São Paulo goals: Luciano 10'. Expected goals: 2.18-2.39. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Andrés Gómez (8.3).
Match report
Vasco da Gama beat São Paulo 2-1
Vasco da Gama came from behind to beat São Paulo 2-1 at Estádio São Januário on Saturday 18 April in Brasileirão Série A.
Luciano put São Paulo ahead on 10' (0-1), José Rodriguez levelled for Vasco da Gama from the penalty spot on 72' (1-1) and Andrés Gómez restored Vasco da Gama's lead on 88' (2-1).
Andrés Gómez's 88' strike proved decisive.
Vasco da Gama had 62% of the ball, shots were 20-10 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.18-2.39.
Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 20,067. Referee: Sávio Pereira Sampaio.
Match stats
| Vasco da Gama | São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.18 | 2.39 |
| Total shots | 20 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 25 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 368 (85%) | 197 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 20 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1): Léo, Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Cuiabano, Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes, Tchê Tchê, Johan Rojas, Andrés Gómez, David
São Paulo (4-2-3-1): Rafael, Cédric Soares, Alan Franco, Sabino, Enzo Díaz, Danielzinho, Damián Bobadilla, Artur, Luciano, Lucca Marques, Jonathan Calleri
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Luciano (São Paulo)
- 46' · Substitution · Adson for Tchê Tchê (Vasco da Gama)
- 46' · Substitution · José Rodriguez for Paulo Henrique (Vasco da Gama)
- 58' · Substitution · Tetê for Lucca Marques (São Paulo)
- 58' · Yellow card · Cédric Soares (São Paulo)
- 62' · Substitution · Claudio Spinelli for Johan Rojas (Vasco da Gama)
- 62' · Substitution · Brenner for David (Vasco da Gama)
- 63' · Substitution · Wendell for Enzo Díaz (São Paulo)
- 63' · Substitution · Maik for Cédric Soares (São Paulo)
- 72' · Goal · José Rodriguez (Vasco da Gama)
- 74' · Yellow card · Alan Franco (São Paulo)
- 80' · Substitution · Felipe Negrucci for Danielzinho (São Paulo)
- 80' · Substitution · Gonzalo Tapia for Luciano (São Paulo)
- 81' · Substitution · Hugo Moura for Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama)
- 88' · Goal · Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Léo (Vasco da Gama)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2012: Vasco da Gama 7, draws 4, São Paulo 11.
Questions
Who won Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo?
Vasco da Gama won, 2-1 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sat, 18 Apr 2026.
When and where is Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 21:30 UTC at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Vasco da Gama and São Paulo?
In 22 league meetings since 2012: Vasco da Gama 7 wins, 4 draws, São Paulo 11 wins (goals 24-35).