Our Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Prediction: 1-1
Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Lanus vs Vasco da Gama
After suffering a 0-1 Copa Sudamericana loss to Lanus, Vasco da Gama must win to get back on track. In that match, Vasco da Gama recorded 58% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lanus | 42% | 10 (2) | 0.97 | 32 |
Vasco da Gama | 58% | 6 (2) | 0.21 | 42 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Atletico Bucaramanga
Fortaleza will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw against Atletico Bucaramanga on May 14. In that match, Fortaleza saw 64% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fortaleza | 64% | 8 (2) | 1.63 | 47 |
Atletico Bucaramanga | 36% | 4 (1) | 0.34 | 22 |
Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Vasco da Gama | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vasco da Gama are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.3 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Vasco da Gama 7-13
Fortaleza 13-6
What are the odds for this match?
Vasco da Gama to win: @2.4
Draw: @3
Fortaleza to win: @3.3
Lineups
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1) : Leo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Joao Victor, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Piton, Tche Tche, Hugo Moura, Rayan, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti
Fortaleza (4-2-3-1) : Joao Ricardo, Eros Nazareno Mancuso, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Teixeira Lopes da Conceicao, Gaston Avila, Matheus Rossetto, Lucas Sasha, Yago Pikachu, Tomas Pochettino, Breno, Juan Martin Lucero