Vasco da Gama0Santos3

HT 0–0Sun 16 Aug 2026, 19:00 Predictions graded

Predictions4–736%

Edges2–433%

PossPossession 57%–43%ShotsShots 19–11On targetOn target 3–5CornersCorners 4–2

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Context last updated 12 Aug 2026, 02:51 · Europe/Bucharest

A relegation scrap between two struggling sides, with Vasco’s off-field turmoil adding spice.

The standout value is Over 4.5 cards at 6.00—our 60% estimate dwarfs the 16.7% implied probability, making it a high-edge play. Goals are probable (Over 2.5 at 1.91 offers a slim edge), but avoid the match winner and short-priced first-half goals markets.

Context

On 24 June 2026, a Rio court removed Vasco president Pedro Paulo de Oliveira and two other directors from the Vasco SAF board.
- The governance disruption is active and unresolved, potentially distracting players and staff ahead of a must-win home fixture.
Santos away record: 0W-4D-5L, with 12 goals scored and 19 conceded.
- They have lost 5 of 9 away matches, and their only points have come from draws.
- Santos away matches average 3.44 total goals, indicating defensive fragility on the road.
Vasco and Santos are level on points in the Serie A relegation zone.
- A win for either side would provide a significant boost in the fight for survival, while a loss could be devastating.
- The high stakes are likely to produce a tense, combative match with elevated card and goal potential.
Last three Serie A H2H: Santos 2-1 Vasco, Santos 0-6 Vasco, Vasco 2-1 Santos.
- All three matches had over 2.5 goals, and the aggregate score was 10-4 in favor of the home team on each occasion.
- The extreme 6-0 result in August 2025 highlights the potential for a lopsided scoreline when one team collapses.

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Result2 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams are in the relegation zone with identical points and poor recent form, but Vasco's home advantage is offset by Santos's slightly better attacking numbers; the H2H pattern of no draws in last 3 meetings suggests a tight contest, but the high stakes and defensive vulnerabilities make a draw the most balanced outcome.
- Vasco da Gama home record: 5W-2D-4L (11 matches, 13 goals for, 14 against)
- Santos away record: 0W-4D-5L (9 matches, 12 goals for, 19 against)
- Last 5 H2H: 3 home wins, 2 away wins, no draws
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance35%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Santos has not won an away match all season (0 wins in 9), while Vasco has been relatively solid at home with only 4 losses in 11; the double chance covers the most likely outcomes given Santos's travel struggles.
- Vasco da Gama home record: 5W-2D-4L, 64% unbeaten at home
- Santos away record: 0W-4D-5L, 0% win rate away
- Vasco da Gama last 5 home matches: 2W-2D-1L
BetBugs · Double ChancelostVasco da Gama or DrawEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
While Santos has a better first half record away, Vasco's home resilience and the high stakes may lead to a cautious start; a draw at halftime is a plausible outcome.
- Vasco da Gama home first half record: 33% leading, 40% trailing
- Santos away first half record: 47% leading, 20% trailing
- Last 5 H2H: 2 draws at halftime
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Given the relegation pressure and both teams' tendency to draw, a stalemate at both intervals is a low-probability but possible outcome.
- Vasco da Gama home matches: 2 draws at both HT and FT in 11 games
- Santos away matches: 1 draw at both HT and FT in 9 games
- Both teams have drawn 7 matches each this season
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw / DrawEstimated chance20%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Neither team has shown the consistency to win both halves, especially in a high-pressure match; it's highly unlikely either will achieve this.
- Vasco da Gama has not won both halves in any home match this season
- Santos has not won both halves in any away match this season
- Both teams have poor overall form and struggle to dominate for 90 minutes
BetBugs · Win Both HalveswonNoEstimated chance85%

Goals2 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Santos's away games are high-scoring (3.44 goals on average), and Vasco's defense has been leaky at home; combined with the H2H trend of decisive results, over 2.5 goals is likely.
- Vasco da Gama home matches average 2.45 total goals (13 for, 14 against in 11 games)
- Santos away matches average 3.44 total goals (12 for, 19 against in 9 games)
- Last 3 H2H meetings: 3, 6, and 3 total goals
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown they can score on the road and at home respectively, and with defensive frailties on both sides, it's probable each will find the net.
- Vasco da Gama scored in 8 of 11 home matches this season
- Santos scored in 7 of 9 away matches this season
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to score early, with Santos particularly strong in first halves away; the H2H history shows early action, making over 0.5 first half goals a solid bet.
- Vasco da Gama first half goals at home: 0.5 per match average
- Santos first half goals away: 0.7 per match average
- Last 5 H2H: first half goals in 4 of 5 matches
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Second halves tend to open up as teams chase results, and with both defenses tiring, over 1.5 second half goals is a strong possibility.
- Vasco da Gama second half goals at home: 0.6 per match
- Santos second half goals away: 1.2 per match
- Last 5 H2H: second half goals in 4 of 5 matches, averaging 2.0
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance55%

Match stats0 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams generate a decent number of corners, and with an open game expected, the total corners should exceed 9.5.
- Vasco da Gama home corners average: 4.8 per match
- Santos away corners average: 5.6 per match
- Combined average corners in Vasco home games: ~10.4
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams are among the higher card recipients in the league, and a tense relegation battle will likely lead to multiple bookings.
- Vasco da Gama average yellow cards: 2.4 per match
- Santos average yellow cards: 2.7 per match
- Combined average cards in matches involving these teams: ~5.1
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 4.5Estimated chance60%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 29% leaves no cushion vs our 35% estimate; the draw is a plausible outcome but the odds are fair, not offering value.

Prediction history

Vasco da Gama has struggled to clear Over 4.5 cards

Vasco da Gama has seen Over 4.5 cards in only 1 of 4 recent matches. The expected fulfilment was 2.4 based on an average probability of 60.5%, indicating underperformance. All three home matches fell short, with the sole success coming in their only away fixture.

Recent evidence for Vasco da Gama4 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

26 Jul·Serie A