Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Betiball's prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ on 18 March 2026 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ preview before placing your bet.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ: Starting Lineups Time : 18/03/2026 20:30

Vasco da Gama
3 - 2
Finished
Fluminense RJ
90+5' event Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
88' event Claudio Spinelli
80' event Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
69' event Adson Ferreira Soares / Carlos Andres Gomez
69' event Claudio Spinelli / David Correa da Fonseca
59' event Nuno Moreira
50' event Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
46' event Johan Rojas Echavarria / Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva
46' event Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
42' event Alan Saldivia
event 80' Claudio Rodrigues Gomes,Guga / Samuel Xavier Brito
event 80' Kevin Serna / Jefferson Savarino
event 69' Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima,Ganso / Luciano Federico Acosta
event 69' Rodrigo Castillo / John Kennedy
event 54' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
event 46' Otavio Henrique Passos Santos / Matheus Martinelli Lima
event 1' Agustin Canobbio Graviz
90+5' event Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
event 80' Claudio Rodrigues Gomes,Guga / Samuel Xavier Brito
88' event Claudio Spinelli
event 80' Kevin Serna / Jefferson Savarino
80' event Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
event 69' Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima,Ganso / Luciano Federico Acosta
69' event Adson Ferreira Soares / Carlos Andres Gomez
event 69' Rodrigo Castillo / John Kennedy
69' event Claudio Spinelli / David Correa da Fonseca
event 54' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
59' event Nuno Moreira
event 46' Otavio Henrique Passos Santos / Matheus Martinelli Lima
50' event Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
event 1' Agustin Canobbio Graviz
46' event Johan Rojas Echavarria / Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva
46' event Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
42' event Alan Saldivia
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
Substitutions
#2 Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz
#10 Johan Rojas Echavarria
#28 Adson Ferreira Soares
#77 Claudio Spinelli
#20 Brenner Souza da Silva
#13 Daniel Fuzato
#46 Carlos Eccehomo Cuesta Figueroa
#43 Lucas Freitas
#6 Lucas Piton
#98 Joao Pedro
#18 Marino Hinestroza Angulo
#9 Matheus Franca de Oliveira
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ
16Shots14
6Shots on Goal5
9Fouls10
5Corner Kick5
10Free kick9
2Offside2
2Yellow card0
2Aerial13
3Save3
8Successful Tackles16
12Interceptions7
23Long pass15
2Assist2
5Successful center1
7Shots off goal5
0Hit The Post1
14Head Success14
3Blocked4
8Tackle12
7Dribbles9
13Throw-in16
401Passes382
108Attacks88
56Dangerous attacks27
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox5
9ShotsOutsideBox9
46DuelsWon47
2.9xGOT1.24
17Touches In Opposition Box14
24AccurateCrosses9
32GroundDuelsWon32
14AerialDuelsWon15
25Clearances27
Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ
Substitutions
#94 Otavio Henrique Passos Santos
#10 Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima,Ganso
#19 Rodrigo Castillo
#23 Claudio Rodrigues Gomes,Guga
#90 Kevin Serna
#98 Vitor Eudes
#13 Guilherme Antonio Arana Lopes
#29 Julian Millan
#21 Igor Rabello da Costa
#46 Julio Fidelis
#7 Yeferson Julio Soteldo Martinez
#25 Alisson Euler de Freitas Castro
Commentary
90+5' Goal! Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro - Vasco da Gama
88' Goal! Claudio Spinelli - Vasco da Gama
80' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
80' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Claudio Rodrigues Gomes,Guga / Samuel Xavier Brito
80' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Kevin Serna / Jefferson Savarino
69' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Adson Ferreira Soares / Carlos Andres Gomez
69' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Claudio Spinelli / David Correa da Fonseca
69' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima,Ganso / Luciano Federico Acosta
69' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Rodrigo Castillo / John Kennedy
59' Goal! Nuno Moreira - Vasco da Gama
54' Goal! Hercules Pereira do Nascimento - Fluminense RJ
50' Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card
46' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Johan Rojas Echavarria / Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva
46' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
46' Fluminense RJ — substitution: Otavio Henrique Passos Santos / Matheus Martinelli Lima
42' Alan Saldivia - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card
1' Goal! Agustin Canobbio Graviz - Fluminense RJ

How We Build the Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ on 18 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense RJ Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Vasco da Gama's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fluminense RJ's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Vasco da Gama and Fluminense RJ sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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