Rafael Nogueira
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This São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama head-to-head preview looks ahead to the two sides’ Brazilian Serie A fixture on 18 October 2026, with every figure below current as of 16 October 2026. São Paulo sit 10th in this season’s Brazilian Serie A table with 39 points from 30 games, while Vasco da Gama are 14th on 35 points from 29 games.
Head-to-Head Record
Over their last 30 meetings on record, stretching back to 26 August 2010, São Paulo have won 14 and Vasco da Gama 8, with 8 draws completing the picture. That figure of 30 is the cap on the data provider’s archive rather than a full history – the two clubs have met at least this many times, and their genuine all-time total is unknown and almost certainly larger. Within this window, São Paulo have scored 45 goals to Vasco da Gama’s 30, and the meetings have averaged 2.5 total goals apiece. The most recent instalment, played in April 2026, finished 2-1 to Vasco da Gama.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 2-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2026 |
| 2025-11-02 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2025 |
| 2025-06-13 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 1-3 | Brazilian Serie A | 2025 |
| 2024-10-17 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 3-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2024 |
| 2024-06-23 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 4-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2024 |
| 2023-10-07 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2023 |
| 2023-05-20 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 4-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2023 |
| 2021-08-05 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 1-2 | Brazilian Cup | 2021 |
| 2021-07-29 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 2-0 | Brazilian Cup | 2021 |
| 2020-11-22 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 1-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2020 |
| 2020-08-16 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 2-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2020 |
| 2019-11-28 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 1-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2019 |
| 2019-08-25 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 2-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2019 |
| 2018-11-22 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 2-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2018 |
| 2018-08-05 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 2-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2018 |
| 2017-11-12 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 1-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2017 |
| 2017-07-20 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 1-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2017 |
| 2015-10-18 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 2-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2015 |
| 2015-10-01 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 1-1 | Brazilian Cup | 2015 |
| 2015-09-24 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 3-0 | Brazilian Cup | 2015 |
| 2015-07-09 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-4 | Brazilian Serie A | 2015 |
| 2015-01-24 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 1-2 | International Club Friendly | 2015 |
| 2013-09-15 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2013 |
| 2013-05-29 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 5-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2013 |
| 2012-10-11 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2012 |
| 2012-07-19 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 0-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2012 |
| 2011-10-30 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 0-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2011 |
| 2011-07-31 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 0-2 | Brazilian Serie A | 2011 |
| 2010-11-14 | Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo | 1-1 | Brazilian Serie A | 2010 |
| 2010-08-26 | São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama | 0-0 | Brazilian Serie A | 2010 |
São Paulo: Recent Form
São Paulo’s last six matches across competitions read W-L-L-W-D-L, a run worth 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats for a points-per-game of 1.17. They have scored 5 goals and conceded 8 in that span, managing just 1 clean sheet while failing to score on 2 occasions. The sample includes a 2-1 home win over Vitória-BA followed by a 0-2 away defeat at Cruzeiro-MG.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | H | Vitória – BA | Brazilian Serie A | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-10-08 | A | Cruzeiro – MG | Brazilian Serie A | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-10-02 | H | Santos FC – SP | Brazilian Serie A | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | H | Internacional – RS | Brazilian Serie A | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-16 | H | Boca Juniors | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-09-12 | A | Palmeiras – SP | Brazilian Serie A | 0-2 | L |
Vasco da Gama: Recent Form
Vasco da Gama arrive in considerably sharper shape, going W-D-W-W-W-W over their last six outings – five wins and a draw without defeat – for a points-per-game of 2.67. They have scored 12 goals and conceded only 2 across those games, keeping 4 clean sheets and being shut out just once. That run includes a 1-0 win away to Boca Juniors and a 0-0 draw at home to Remo-PA.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | A | Boca Juniors | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-10-10 | H | Remo – PA | Brazilian Serie A | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-10-07 | A | Botafogo – RJ | Brazilian Serie A | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-09-19 | H | Coritiba SAF – PR | Brazilian Serie A | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-09-15 | H | Independiente Santa Fe | CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-12 | A | Grêmio – RS | Brazilian Serie A | 2-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Over their last 30 meetings, São Paulo have won 14, Vasco da Gama 8, with 8 draws.
- That 30-meeting sample has produced an average of 2.5 total goals per game.
- São Paulo have taken 1.17 points per game across their last six matches (2W-1D-3L).
- Vasco da Gama have taken 2.67 points per game across their last six matches (5W-1D-0L), with four clean sheets.
- São Paulo sit 10th in this season’s Brazilian Serie A table; Vasco da Gama sit 14th.
How São Paulo and Vasco da Gama Compare
Vasco da Gama head into this fixture in notably sharper form than São Paulo, having gone unbeaten in six games and conceded just twice, against São Paulo’s eight goals shipped over the same stretch. São Paulo, however, hold the long-run edge in their recent meetings and currently sit four places higher – 10th versus 14th – in this season’s Brazilian Serie A table, even though only four points separate the pair.
Read also: Sao Paulo vs Vasco Prediction: 18.10.2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
FAQ
How many times have São Paulo and Vasco da Gama met?
The data on record covers at least 30 meetings between the two sides, going back to 26 August 2010. That figure reflects the provider’s archive cap rather than a complete history, so the clubs’ true all-time total is unknown and likely higher.
Who has the better head-to-head record?
Across their last 30 meetings on record, São Paulo hold the upper hand with 14 wins to Vasco da Gama’s 8, with 8 draws making up the rest.
What form are São Paulo and Vasco da Gama in?
São Paulo have won two of their last six matches (W-L-L-W-D-L), while Vasco da Gama have won five and drawn one without defeat (W-D-W-W-W-W) over the same number of games.
When do São Paulo and Vasco da Gama play next?
The two sides meet in the Brazilian Serie A on 18 October 2026, with the statistics in this preview current as of 16 October 2026.