Flamengo 2-2 Vasco DA Gama – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model favours Flamengo (69%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Flamengo face Vasco DA Gama.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Vasco DA Gama make the trip to Estádio do Maracanã to face Flamengo in Serie A, Regular Season - 14. The match kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Form
Flamengo (all games): 5W 3D 2L across 10 Serie A fixtures this term — 1.80 PPG. Last five: L W D W D. They are averaging 2.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Flamengo's home record at Estádio do Maracanã: 7W 3D 0L from 10 Serie A appearances (2.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estádio do Maracanã. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.80 — Flamengo are significantly better at Estádio do Maracanã than their overall form suggests.
Vasco DA Gama's overall Serie A record this term: 3W 0D 7L from 10 games (0.90 PPG). Last five: L L W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
Vasco DA Gama's away record: 3W 1D 6L from 10 road trips in Serie A this season (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form ledger tips toward Flamengo. A 0.90 PPG lead over Vasco DA Gama (1.80 vs 0.90) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
Head-to-Head
Across 6 previous meetings, Flamengo are the stronger side on paper — 3 victories to 0, with 3 draws in between.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 2.8 per game across 6 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 21 Sep 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Flamengo and goals. The home side's 3 wins from 6 meetings, combined with an average of 2.8 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Data
Flamengo goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (76 games, 38 at home): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 52% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Vasco DA Gama goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (76 games, 38 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Flamengo 55% versus Vasco DA Gama 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Flamengo 51% | Vasco DA Gama 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Flamengo 2.10 xG and Vasco DA Gama 0.76 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Flamengo attack 1.271 / defence 0.711 | Vasco DA Gama attack 0.996 / defence 1.141. League average goals — home 1.446 / away 1.066. Flamengo carry an above-average attack strength of 1.271 — their λ of 2.10 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Flamengo's defence rating of 0.711 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 50 Flamengo games / 51 Vasco DA Gama games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Flamengo 69% | Draw 19% | Vasco DA Gama 12%. Fair-value odds: Flamengo 1.45 | Draw 5.26 | Vasco DA Gama 8.33. The model has a clear lean to Flamengo (69%) — a 57pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.85. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.85 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Flamengo at 69% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.85 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 46% on No. Form rates corroborate: Flamengo 50% | Vasco DA Gama 20% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Estádio do Maracanã • Kick-off: Sunday 3 May 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Flamengo 69% | Draw 19% | Vasco DA Gama 12% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 46% | xG Flamengo 2.10 / Vasco DA Gama 0.76 • Poisson strength factors: Flamengo attack 1.271 / def 0.711 | Vasco DA Gama attack 0.996 / def 1.141 | league avg home 1.446 / away 1.066 • Poisson stance: Flamengo (69%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.10
Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
0.76
Vasco DA Gama xG
46%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama kick off?
Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama kicked off at 19:00 on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Estádio do Maracanã.
What was the final score in Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Flamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama.
Where is Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama being played?
The match is being played at Estádio do Maracanã.
What competition is Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama part of?
Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our statistical model gives Flamengo a 69% chance of winning, Vasco DA Gama a 12% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making Flamengo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama will score (BTTS).
Will Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama?
Record (6 meetings): Flamengo 3W | Draws 3 | Vasco DA Gama 0W.
What form are Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama in?
Flamengo (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-D-W-D. Vasco DA Gama (all comps): 3W-0D-7L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Flamengo's attack rating (1.27) and Vasco DA Gama's defence rating (1.14), the model arrives at 2.10 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Vasco DA Gama's attack (1.00x) against Flamengo's defence (0.71x) — and the away total comes out at 0.76.
These ratings are built from 50/51 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.7%. Close behind: 1-0 (10.9%), 1-1 (10.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Flamengo Win
69%
1.46
19%
5.20
12%
8.15
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
12.7%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
12.1%
Home win
2 – 1
9.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.10
Flamengo xG
Total xG
2.85
0.76
Vasco DA Gama xG
1.46
69%
Home win
5.20
19%
Draw
8.15
12%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.15
54%
BTTS No
1.87
Clean Sheet
47%
2.13
12%
8.15
Win to Nil
32%
3.11
2%
66.42
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 12.1 | 9.1 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.7 | 9.6 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama expected to score?
The model projects 2.10 expected goals for Flamengo and 0.76 for Vasco DA Gama, a combined total of 2.85.
How confident is the prediction model for Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 69%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Flamengo's recent record stands at 43W 20D 13L from 76 games, a 1.96 PPG return, with L-W-D-W-D in the last five.
Vasco DA Gama, meanwhile, have gone 27W 14D 35L across 76 games — 1.25 PPG, with L-L-W-L-L in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Flamengo by 0.71 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Vasco DA Gama heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Flamengo have managed 25W 10D 3L from 38 games — 2.24 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Vasco DA Gama's away record stands at 9W 5D 24L across 38 trips, a 0.84 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.25 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Vasco DA Gama's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Flamengo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Flamengo are averaging 1.83 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game recently; Vasco DA Gama are on 1.29 scored and 1.53 conceded.
Defensively: Flamengo have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Flamengo
Current Season
Vasco DA Gama
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama in coming into this match?
Flamengo have gone 43W 20D 13L in their last 76 games (1.96 PPG), while Vasco DA Gama have gone 27W 14D 35L in their last 76 (1.25 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Flamengo at home or Vasco DA Gama away?
Flamengo's home record (2.24 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Flamengo at home: 2.24 PPG; Vasco DA Gama away: 0.84 PPG.
Have Flamengo or Vasco DA Gama been keeping clean sheets recently?
Flamengo have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their recent games, Vasco DA Gama in 20%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 7 times that we have on record, stretching back to June 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 3 May 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Notable Numbers
The last 4 meetings have all been drawn — an unusually settled recent run for this fixture.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Flamengo won 1-6 on 2 Jun 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Flamengo have gone 1W 3D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Vasco DA Gama — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 7 Meetings
3
Flamengo
4
Draws
0
Vasco DA Gama
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama?
From 7 meetings on record, Flamengo have won 3, Vasco DA Gama have won 0, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2026, when Flamengo 2-2 Vasco DA Gama.
Who has won more matches between Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama?
Flamengo have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Flamengo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Vasco DA Gama are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Flamengo 50%, Vasco DA Gama 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Flamengo) and 58% (Vasco DA Gama).
On the defensive side: Flamengo keep a clean sheet in 45% of their matches; Vasco DA Gama in 42%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Flamengo home games / Vasco DA Gama away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Flamengo play Vasco DA Gama?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Flamengo's recent matches and 45% of Vasco DA Gama's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Flamengo vs Vasco DA Gama usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Flamengo's recent games and 58% of Vasco DA Gama's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama tend to score early?
Flamengo have had a goal before half-time in 63% of their recent matches, Vasco DA Gama in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Estádio do Maracanã, Regular Season - 14, as Flamengo and Vasco DA Gama drew 2-2 in the Serie A. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Flamengo 2.10 xG and Vasco DA Gama 0.76 xG, a combined 2.85. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Vasco DA Gama outscored their 0.76 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Flamengo attack 1.27 / defence 0.71 against Vasco DA Gama attack 1.00 / defence 1.14, drawn from 50/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Flamengo 69% | Draw 19% | Vasco DA Gama 12%, with Flamengo to win its most likely call at 69%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 19% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. Over 3.5 was 32% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Flamengo 51%, Vasco DA Gama 53%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Flamengo's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Vasco DA Gama's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Flamengo arrived the stronger side — 1.96 PPG against 1.25. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Flamengo (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.76 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Vasco DA Gama (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.