Match Report
In the standings it was Vasco da Gama 16th on 25 points, Grêmio 15th on 28 — separated by 3. Vasco da Gama had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 11th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. Per game in the league, Vasco da Gama were scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.63, Grêmio 1.13 and 1.33, against a competition average of 1.32 goals per team per game.
Grêmio were unbeaten in 8, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
Across 22 recorded meetings, Vasco da Gama have 6 wins to Grêmio's 12, with 4 draws, at 2.14 goals per meeting. 73% of these meetings ended in a home win.
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro staged the fixture, a ground that holds 21,880. Vasco da Gama led 2-1 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 2-1.
Goal scorers
Vasco da Gama: Cuiabano (7'), David (34') · Grêmio: Carlos Vinícius (38')
Key stats
Possession: Vasco da Gama 37% · Grêmio 63% · Total shots: 9-9 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 0-2