Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Brazilian Serie A, on Saturday,

Vasco da Gama

São Paulo

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On April 18, 2026, Vasco da Gama will host São Paulo FC in a critical clash in the Brazilian Serie A. Both teams enter this match with similar recent form, each securing two wins in their last five outings. This parity adds a layer of intrigue to the encounter, as both sides will be looking to capitalize on their home and away strengths.

Vasco da Gama will seek to leverage their home advantage at Estádio São Januário, where the support from their passionate fans can be a significant factor. The team has shown resilience in recent fixtures, although inconsistencies in defense could be a concern against a potent São Paulo attack.

São Paulo, too, comes into this match with a solid tactical approach, focusing on quick transitions and maintaining possession. Their ability to create scoring opportunities through fluid interplay will be crucial as they aim to exploit any defensive lapses from Vasco.

With bookmakers setting odds at 2.39 for a home win and 2.88 for an away victory, this match is likely to be closely contested. Our model suggests a balanced outcome, predicting a final score of 1-1. As always in football, while trends and statistics provide insights, the final result remains unpredictable.

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Vasco
39.4%		 Draw
29.9%		 São Paulo
30.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Brazilian Serie A Sao Paulo: 4% Vasco: 0.76%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.38 3.18 3.23
betsson 2.38 3.05 3.05
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WilliamHill 2.38 3 3
Pinnacle 2.37 3.21 3.14
Best for US Customers 2.46 3.2 2.95

Latest Results

07.04.26 Barracas Central – Vasco da Gama – 0:0
04.04.26 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 1:2
01.04.26 Coritiba – Vasco da Gama – 1:1
22.03.26 Vasco da Gama – Grêmio RS – 2:1
18.03.26 Vasco da Gama – Fluminense RJ – 3:2		 07.04.26 Boston River – São Paulo FC – 0:1
04.04.26 São Paulo FC – Cruzeiro MG – 4:1
01.04.26 Internacional RS – São Paulo FC – 1:1
21.03.26 São Paulo FC – Palmeiras – 0:1
18.03.26 Atlético Mineiro – São Paulo FC – 1:0

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 12 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 22:32. (average 1.1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Vasco won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:12. (average 1.3:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.11.25 Vasco da Gama – São Paulo FC – 0:2
    12.06.25 São Paulo FC – Vasco da Gama – 1:3
    16.10.24 São Paulo FC – Vasco da Gama – 3:0
    22.06.24 Vasco da Gama – São Paulo FC – 4:1
    07.10.23 Vasco da Gama – São Paulo FC – 0:0

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Palmeiras 10 8 1 1 21:10 11 25
    2 Sao Paulo 10 6 2 2 15:7 8 20
    3 Fluminense 10 6 2 2 17:11 6 20
    4 Flamengo RJ 9 5 2 2 16:9 7 17
    5 Bahia 9 5 2 2 13:9 4 17
    6 Athletico-PR 10 5 1 4 15:13 2 16
    7 Coritiba 10 4 3 3 11:10 1 15
    8 Atletico-MG 10 4 2 4 14:12 2 14
    9 Bragantino 10 4 2 4 10:10 0 14
    10 Botafogo RJ 9 4 0 5 16:19 -3 12
    11 Gremio 10 3 3 4 14:14 0 12
    12 Vasco 10 3 3 4 15:16 -1 12
    13 Internacional 10 3 3 4 9:10 -1 12
    14 Vitoria 9 3 2 4 9:14 -5 11
    15 Santos 10 2 4 4 13:16 -3 10
    16 Corinthians 10 2 4 4 8:11 -3 10
    17 Chapecoense-SC 9 1 5 3 10:16 -6 8
    18 Remo 10 1 4 5 10:17 -7 7
    19 Cruzeiro 10 1 4 5 12:20 -8 7
    20 Mirassol 9 1 3 5 10:14 -4 6

    Brazilian Serie A Outrights

    1. Palmeiras: 1.91 (43.93%)

    2. Flamengo RJ: 3 (27.97%)

    3. Fluminense: 9 (9.32%)

    4. Bahia: 19 (4.42%)

    5. Sao Paulo: 21 (4%)

    6. Botafogo RJ: 80.2 (1.05%)

    7. Atletico-MG: 100.2 (0.84%)

    8. Athletico-PR: 105.2 (0.8%)

    9. Cruzeiro: 105.2 (0.8%)

    10. Gremio: 105.2 (0.8%)

    11. Corinthians: 105.2 (0.8%)

    12. Coritiba: 110.2 (0.76%)

    13. Vasco: 110.2 (0.76%)

    14. Santos: 115.2 (0.73%)

    15. Internacional: 120.2 (0.7%)

    16. Bragantino: 130.2 (0.64%)

    17. Vitoria: 150.2 (0.56%)

    18. Mirassol: 180.2 (0.47%)

    19. Remo: 230.2 (0.36%)

    20. Chapecoense-SC: 280.2 (0.3%)

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