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Brazilian Serie A, Gremio vs Vasco da Gama
Kickoff Time: 2025-11-20 08:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Diego Vara
In their last match, Gremio drew 2-2 away against Fortaleza, finally halting their two-game losing streak. Currently, Gremio sits in 14th place in the Serie A standings with a record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses. The team is five points clear of the relegation zone but still faces some pressure to avoid the drop. Statistically, Gremio has scored 35 goals and conceded 43 in the league so far. They possess decent offensive firepower, but their poor defense significantly hampers their progress up the table. It’s worth noting that Gremio is a team that relies heavily on home performances for points, having earned over half of their league total at home. Therefore, their home advantage should not be underestimated.
Vasco da Gama suffered a surprising 1-3 defeat at home to Juventude in their last round, extending their losing streak to three matches, indicating very poor form. Currently, Vasco da Gama is in 11th place in the Serie A standings with a record of 12 wins, six draws, and 15 losses. Statistically, they have scored 50 goals and conceded 49 so far in the league, showing an open, attacking style at both ends of the pitch. It’s important to note that qualifying for the Copa Libertadores seems difficult for Vasco da Gama, as they trail the playoff spot by nine points. Simultaneously, they are not under significant relegation pressure. Consequently, their recent league performances have already shown signs of a lackadaisical attitude.
Although Vasco da Gama’s overall strength is slightly superior to Gremio’s, the latter holds an overwhelming historical advantage in home fixtures against them. Gremio has won all of their last 10 home matches against Vasco da Gama; playing at home, Gremio seems to be Vasco da Gama’s nemesis. Furthermore, in terms of motivation for the league, Gremio has more at stake than Vasco da Gama, as they still hope to contend for a Copa Sudamericana spot and need points to secure their league position. Considering all factors, it seems reasonable to favor Gremio, with their strong historical record, to continue their dominant form.
Gremio‘s Last 5 Games: DLLWL
25-11-30 Fortaleza 2-2 Gremio
25-11-06 Gremio 0-1 Cruzeiro
25-11-03 Corinthians 2-0 Gremio
25-10-27 Gremio 3-1 Juventude
25-10-20 Bahia 4-0 Gremio
Vasco da Gama‘s Last 5 Games: LLLWW
25-11-10 Vasco da Gama 1-3 Juventude
25-11-06 Botafogo FR 3-0 Vasco da Gama
25-11-03 Vasco da Gama 0-2 Sao Paulo
25-10-27 RB Bragantino 0-3 Vasco da Gama
25-10-20 Vasco da Gama 2-0 Fluminense
Head-To-Head Record
25-07-20 Vasco da Gama 1-1 Gremio
24-07-29 Gremio 1-0 Vasco da Gama
24-04-15 Vasco da Gama 2-1 Gremio
23-12-04 Gremio 1-0 Vasco da Gama
23-08-07 Vasco da Gama 1-0 Gremio
Prediction: Gremio to win