Fluminense RJ1Vasco da Gama0

HT 0–0Sun 6 Sept 2026, 00:00 Predictions graded

Predictions6–555%

Edges2–340%

PossPossession 45%–55%ShotsShots 7–14On targetOn target 4–4CornersCorners 6–6

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Context last updated 1 Sep 2026, 05:45 · Europe/Bucharest

Fluminense are strong favourites at home against a Vasco side winless away in the league, but Vasco's midweek cup match and recent derby win add risk.

The best value is Over 2.5 goals (edge +8.7pts) and Double Chance Fluminense/Draw (edge +3.0pts); avoid Over 0.5 first-half goals (negative edge).

Context

Vasco da Gama are 17th in Serie A with 25 points from 24 matches, sitting in the relegation zone.
Their away record is the worst in the league: no wins, five draws, and six losses in 11 matches. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 21 away from home. This match is away to Fluminense, so Vasco da Gama must overcome a clear road weakness to get a result.
- Vasco da Gama away record: 0 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses in 11 matches.
- Vasco da Gama have conceded 21 goals away, the second-most in the league.
- Vasco da Gama have scored only 11 goals away, an average of 1.0 per match.
Vasco da Gama play Vitória in the Copa do Brasil before travelling to the Maracanã, while Fluminense's official schedule after 30 August goes straight to Saturday's derby.
Vasco face a shorter recovery window and an intervening away cup match, which can affect player recovery and selection decisions. Fluminense have a full week to prepare, giving them more time to rest and plan for the derby.
- Vasco’s 30 August match report named Vitória in the Copa do Brasil as its next match.
- Fluminense’s official 30 August report stated that its next fixture is the 5 September league match against Vasco.
ConfirmedSources checked 1 Sep 2026, 05:43 · Europe/BucharestVasco: win over Cruzeiro and next fixturevasco.com.br · 30 Aug 2026Fluminense: draw at Athletico-PR and next fixturewww.fluminense.com.br · 30 Aug 2026
Fluminense are 4th in Serie A with 42 points from 25 matches, in the Copa Libertadores group stage places.
At home, Fluminense have been dominant: 9 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in 13 matches. They average 1.77 goals scored per home game and concede just over one goal per game. This home strength gives them a clear advantage against a struggling away side.
- Fluminense home record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss in 13 matches.
- Fluminense have scored 23 goals and conceded 14 at home.
- Fluminense's only home league loss came against Palmeiras on 2026-08-15 (3-2 win for Fluminense, but that was a home win; the loss was earlier).
The teams have met five times in 2026 across Serie A, Copa do Brasil, and Carioca.
On August 6, Vasco da Gama won 3-1 at Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil, with Vasco scoring three goals despite having only 39% possession. That result shows Vasco can be effective against Fluminense, but it was in a cup competition and Fluminense may adjust for this league match.
- 2026-08-06 Copa do Brasil: Fluminense 1-3 Vasco da Gama.
- 2026-08-01 Copa do Brasil: Vasco da Gama 0-0 Fluminense.
- 2026-03-19 Serie A: Vasco da Gama 3-2 Fluminense.

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Result4 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Fluminense's strong home form and Vasco's winless away record give the hosts a clear edge, reinforced by the 17-point gap in the standings.
- Fluminense home record: 9W 3D 1L in 13 Serie A matches (23 goals scored, 14 conceded)
- Vasco away record: 0W 5D 6L in 11 Serie A matches (11 goals scored, 21 conceded)
- Fluminense last 5 form: DWWDD (unbeaten); Vasco last 5 form: WLLDD
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonFluminense RJEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Vasco have not won away all season, while Fluminense have lost only once at home, making a home win or draw highly likely.
- Fluminense home record: 9W 3D 1L in 13 Serie A matches
- Vasco away record: 0W 5D 6L in 11 Serie A matches
- Fluminense unbeaten in last 5 matches (DWWDD)
BetBugs · Double ChancewonFluminense RJ or DrawEstimated chance85%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Neither side has a strong tendency to lead at the break, making a level first half a common outcome.
- Fluminense led at halftime in only 20% of recent matches
- Vasco led at halftime in 27% of recent matches
- Both teams drew at halftime in 5 of their last 10 combined matches
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonDrawEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A tight first half followed by a home win is a plausible pattern given Fluminense's second-half strength and Vasco's away struggles.
- Fluminense have drawn at halftime in 6 of last 15 matches
- Fluminense won 11 of 25 Serie A matches overall
- Vasco have drawn at halftime in 7 of last 15 matches
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublewonDraw/Fluminense RJEstimated chance25%

Goals0 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have been involved in relatively high-scoring games recently, and the last derby produced four goals, suggesting an open contest.
- Fluminense average 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match in last 15
- Vasco average 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match in last 15
- Last H2H meeting ended 3-1 to Vasco (Copa do Brasil, Aug 2026)
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both attacks have been reasonably productive while both defenses have shown vulnerability, making goals at both ends plausible.
- Fluminense scored in 12 of last 15 matches
- Vasco scored in 10 of last 15 matches
- Fluminense conceded in 10 of last 15 matches; Vasco conceded in 9 of last 15
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
The combined first-half scoring rates suggest a goal before the break is more likely than not.
- Fluminense average 0.5 first-half goals scored and 0.6 conceded
- Vasco average 0.4 first-half goals scored and 0.3 conceded
- Combined first-half goal average: 1.8 per match
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to score more after halftime, and the recent derby saw a high-scoring second period.
- Fluminense average 1.1 second-half goals scored and 0.5 conceded
- Vasco average 0.9 second-half goals scored and 0.7 conceded
- Last H2H meeting had 3 second-half goals
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance55%

Match stats2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams generate and concede a similar number of corners, pushing the expected total above the 9.5 line.
- Fluminense average 5.3 corners per match, concede 5.3
- Vasco average 5.1 corners per match, concede 4.9
- Combined average corners: 10.4 per match
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The combined shots-on-target averages exceed the 8.5 line, indicating an open attacking game.
- Fluminense average 4.7 shots on target per match, concede 4.7
- Vasco average 5.4 shots on target per match, concede 4.5
- Combined average shots on target: 9.6 per match
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderlostOver 8.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The derby context and both teams' disciplinary records suggest a card-heavy match.
- Fluminense average 2.5 yellow cards per match
- Vasco average 2.1 yellow cards per match
- Combined average yellow cards: 4.6 per match
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

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

Implied 27.8% for a two-goal win is too rich given Fluminense's modest scoring rate and Vasco's defensive resilience in recent derbies.

Prediction history

Fluminense RJ Over 2.5 goals has been unreliable recently

Fluminense RJ has fulfilled 2 of 5 Over 2.5 goals predictions. The average estimated probability was 58.2%, but only 40% of matches went over. Home matches have been more reliable, with 2 of 3 fulfilled, while away matches have failed to go over in both attempts.

Recent evidence for Fluminense RJ5 matches

Date / competitionMatch resultPredictedActualResult

18 Jul·Serie A