Vasco DA Gama 1-4 Flamengo: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Flamengo bring the stronger season-long level and arrive with the initiative in the title race, while Vasco need points to create real separation from the relegation fight. The home side have momentum from their latest league win and have prepared specifically for artificial turf, but their attacking selection is complicated by Andrés Gómez’s foot issue and the looming cup semi-final. Flamengo’s Carrascal absence reduces their creative depth, yet Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta and Pedro still give them superior control through the middle. This derby is likely to turn on whether Vasco can make their transition attacks count before Flamengo establish territorial pressure.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced a run of cagey recent meetings, with several draws and narrow Flamengo edges. Vasco’s most recent listed home derby results underline how difficult they have found it to turn territory into a win against their rivals.

Injuries and absences

Vasco’s main issue is Andrés Gómez: if he is preserved, Marino Hinestroza’s directness changes the right-sided threat but removes a more established starter. Flamengo miss Carrascal’s creative rotation option, while Danilo’s absence slightly reduces defensive flexibility; Evertton Araújo is also unavailable.

Form (last 5)

Vasco DA Gama vs Flamengo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-03Flamengo 2-2 Vasco DA Gama
• 2026-01-22Flamengo 1-0 Vasco DA Gama
• 2025-09-21Flamengo 1-1 Vasco DA Gama
• 2025-04-19Vasco DA Gama 0-0 Flamengo
• 2025-03-08Flamengo 2-1 Vasco DA Gama
• 2025-03-01Vasco DA Gama 0-1 Flamengo

Unavailable players

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