Palmeiras 4–1 Vasco da Gama
Expected and what happened
- Expected xG
- 1.7 – 0.8
- Actual xG
- 1.7 – 1.6
- Goals
- 4 – 1
Footybot made Palmeiras favourites at 59%.
Palmeiras won a close one on the chances: 1.7 xG to 1.6.
Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: José Manuel López, 61.1 in 97′.
Well above their usual level: Vitor Roque +12.3, José Manuel López +10.8, Carlos Miguel +9.1.
Well below it: Léo Jardim −21.8.
Going in
Each side's last five results before this match.
Palmeiras
| 19 Aug 2026 | W 1–0 | at Cerro Porteño |
| 15 Aug 2026 | L 2–3 | at Fluminense |
| 12 Aug 2026 | D 1–1 | v Cerro Porteño |
| 9 Aug 2026 | D 0–0 | v Internacional |
| 6 Aug 2026 | L 2–3 | at Fortaleza |
Vasco da Gama
| 20 Aug 2026 | W 4–1 | at Olimpia |
| 16 Aug 2026 | L 0–3 | v Santos |
| 13 Aug 2026 | D 0–0 | v Olimpia |
| 9 Aug 2026 | D 0–0 | at Bahia |
| 6 Aug 2026 | W 3–1 | at Fluminense |
Head to head
| 12 Mar 2026 | Vasco da Gama 2–1 Palmeiras |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Palmeiras 3–0 Vasco da Gama |
Palmeiras
| Player | Min | Score | vs usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez | 26 | 61.7 | – |
| José Manuel López | 97 | 61.1 | +10.8 |
| Vitor Roque | 71 | 58.0 | +12.3 |
| Felipe Anderson | 26 | 56.7 | – |
| Carlos Miguel | 97 | 56.6 | +9.1 |
| Mauricio | 97 | 52.3 | +0.3 |
| Marlon Freitas | 71 | 48.3 | −3.1 |
| Alexander Barboza | 45 | 45.1 | −5.9 |
| Murilo | 52 | 44.8 | −6.5 |
| Agustín Giay | 83 | 44.7 | +4.7 |
| Gustavo Gómez | 97 | 43.5 | −2.8 |
| Andreas Pereira | 97 | 43.4 | −6.7 |
| Arthur Gabriel | 97 | 43.4 | +2.7 |
| Jhon Arias | 26 | 42.7 | – |
| Allan | 71 | 42.0 | −7.8 |
| Khellven | 14 | 22.2 | – |
Vasco da Gama
| Player | Min | Score | vs usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facundo Colidio | 32 | 100.0 | – |
| Nuno Moreira | 32 | 86.5 | – |
| Marino Hinestroza | 25 | 79.2 | – |
| Robert Renan | 97 | 59.8 | +7.8 |
| Ramon Rique | 39 | 59.0 | – |
| Adson | 65 | 56.9 | +9.0 |
| Paulo Henrique | 97 | 56.5 | +6.3 |
| Santiago Sosa | 97 | 52.0 | +4.4 |
| Thiago Mendes | 58 | 48.0 | −1.8 |
| Carlos Cuesta | 97 | 43.9 | −1.4 |
| Cuiabano | 58 | 43.4 | −0.9 |
| David | 65 | 42.8 | −3.8 |
| Riquelme Avellar | 39 | 40.5 | – |
| Tchê Tchê | 97 | 40.4 | −0.4 |
| Andrés Gómez | 72 | 39.4 | −1.9 |
| Léo Jardim | 97 | 27.6 | −21.8 |