Vasco da Gama vs Santos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Peixe dominated the hosts the last time both sides met.

Vasco da Gama are all set to host Santos FC on matchday 1 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025 season. Both sides will be looking to begin their new season on a positive note. Both teams are coming in after facing a loss in their last games in different cup tournaments.

Vasco da Gama fell prey to Flamengo in the Carioca Serie A semi-final fixture. It was a collectively poor performance by them. They will have to work on their attack if they want to stand a chance against Neymar Jr and Co. Vasco da Gama will have a chance to start things their way, but it is not going to be an easy game.

Santos FC fell short of winning the Campeonato Paulista after Corinthians knocked them out in the semifinals of the tournament. Neymar Jr is likely to get back with the squad after a minor injury. The team will be looking to secure the win in their first match of the Brazil Serie A 2025 season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio São Januário
• Date: Monday, March 31
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 IST / Sunday, March 30: 21:30 GMT/ 16:30 ET/ 13:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Vasco da Gama: W-W-L-W-L

Santos: W-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco da Gama)

The Brazilian midfielder, who can also be utilised as a winger, is going to play an important role for the hosts in the coming league game against Santos. Philippe Coutinho knows how to control the midfield and help his side in the attacking front. Hence, he is going to play an important role for Vasco da Gama.

Neymar Jr (Santos)

The star Brazilian forward has returned to training and was looking good with his movements on the training ground. Since Neymar’s arrival, Santos have seen a change in their form. They won four back-to-back games in the Campeonato Paulista and lost the semifinals as Neymar was not present. The experienced forward knows how to make set plays to outplay the opponents, and he will be looking to do the same here.

O Príncipe da Vila na atividade de hoje! 🔟⚡ pic.twitter.com/kP2PuONFl8

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 23, 2025

Match Facts

• Santos have won three of their last five games against Vasco da Gama.
• They secured a 4-1 win over Vasco da Gama the last time both sides clashed.
• Vasco da Gama have been able to win only one game in their last five clashes against Santos.

Vasco da Gama vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos to win @11/5 Betfair Sportsbook
• Neymar to score @6/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

David will not be in action for Vasco da Gama as he is injured.

All of the squad members for the visiting team are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 23

Vasco da Gama won: 7

Santos won: 10

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Vasco da Gama predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Leonardo (GK); Paulo, Victor, Freitas, Piton; Paulinho, Moura; Rayan, Coutinho, Moreira; Vegetti

Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brazao (GK); Chermont, Gil, Ivaldo, Escobar; Bontempo, Schmidt; Soteldo, Neymar, Guilherme; Tiquinho

Match Prediction

It is the beginning of the season for the whole Brazilian division here. Neymar’s team is likely to secure three points over Vasco da Gama in their Campeonato Serie A 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Vasco da Gama 1-2 Santos

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