Flamengo and Vasco face each other on Sunday 05.03.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Flamengo's home ground, the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Flamengo vs Vasco
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Flamengo Win
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Flamengo preview
Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 12 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 8 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.17 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 24 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Lino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 10 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.83 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Vasco preview
Vasco comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.23 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses.
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.28.
Cruzmaltino's offensive system is led by Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, José Luis Rodríguez Bebanz. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.46 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.08 per match.
Head to head: Flamengo vs Vasco
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D W W W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 80% | 57% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.6 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.2 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.4 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 60% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 60% | 86% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.84 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.23 | 1.39 |
Vasco
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 57% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.86 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.57 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.29 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 85% | 86% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 43% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 2.14 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.18 | 1.41 |
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