Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

Betiball's prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza on 18 October 2023 (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 Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza: Starting Lineups Time : 18/10/2023 20:30

Vasco da Gama
1 - 0
Finished
Fortaleza
83' event Matheus Dos Santos Miranda / Maicon Pereira Roque
83' event Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
83' event Matheus Cocao
76' event Matheus Cocao / Dimitrie Payet
64' event Jair Rodrigues Junior / Bruno Conceicao Praxedes
58' event Dimitrie Payet
46' event Rosicley Pereira Da Silva,Rossi / Marlon Gomes
24' event Marlon Gomes
3' event Gabriel Fortes Chaves
event 80' Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho / Tomas Pochettino
event 79' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Caio Alexandre Souza e Silva
event 79' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos / Imanol Machuca
event 68' Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
event 68' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Jose Welison da Silva
event 54' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
event 44' Gonzalo Escobar
83' event Matheus Dos Santos Miranda / Maicon Pereira Roque
event 80' Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho / Tomas Pochettino
83' event Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
event 79' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Caio Alexandre Souza e Silva
83' event Matheus Cocao
event 79' Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos / Imanol Machuca
76' event Matheus Cocao / Dimitrie Payet
event 68' Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
64' event Jair Rodrigues Junior / Bruno Conceicao Praxedes
event 68' Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Jose Welison da Silva
58' event Dimitrie Payet
event 54' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
46' event Rosicley Pereira Da Silva,Rossi / Marlon Gomes
event 44' Gonzalo Escobar
24' event Marlon Gomes
3' event Gabriel Fortes Chaves
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
Substitutions
#8 Jair Rodrigues Junior
#2 Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz
#85 Matheus Cocao
#31 Rosicley Pereira Da Silva,Rossi
#35 Matheus Dos Santos Miranda
#14 Lucas Orellano
#97 Ivan
#12 Jefferson Junio da Silva
#7 Alex Teixeira Santos
#9 Carlos Sebastian Ferreira Vidal
#44 Ze Vitor
#70 Serginho Antonio Da Luiz Junior
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama Fortaleza Fortaleza
18Shots12
8Shots on Goal4
7Fouls9
6Corner Kick6
8Free kick7
1Offside1
3Yellow card2
39Aerial28
5Save5
21Successful Tackles12
7Interceptions12
1Assist0
7Shots off goal6
21Head Success13
3Blocked2
21Tackle12
11Dribbles12
22Throw-in21
383Passes406
122Attacks98
42Dangerous attacks49
3Corner Kicks(HT)2
Fortaleza Fortaleza
Substitutions
#91 Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha
#21 Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
#29 Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
#12 Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho
#27 Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva
#19 Emanuel Britez
#18 Silvio Ezequiel Romero
#88 Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
#6 Bruno de Jesus Pacheco
#10 Lucas de Figueiredo Crispim
#16 Fernando Miguel Kaufmann
#3 Tobias Pereira Figueiredo
Commentary
83' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Matheus Dos Santos Miranda / Maicon Pereira Roque
83' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz / Paulo Henrique Alves
83' Matheus Cocao - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card
80' Fortaleza — substitution: Mario Sergio Santos Costa, Marinho / Tomas Pochettino
79' Fortaleza — substitution: Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Caio Alexandre Souza e Silva
79' Fortaleza — substitution: Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos / Imanol Machuca
76' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Matheus Cocao / Dimitrie Payet
68' Fortaleza — substitution: Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva / Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
68' Fortaleza — substitution: Thiago Galhardo do Nascimento Rocha / Jose Welison da Silva
64' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Jair Rodrigues Junior / Bruno Conceicao Praxedes
58' Goal! Dimitrie Payet - Vasco da Gama
54' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
46' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Rosicley Pereira Da Silva,Rossi / Marlon Gomes
44' Gonzalo Escobar - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
24' Marlon Gomes - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card
3' Gabriel Fortes Chaves - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card

How We Build the Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza on 18 October 2023 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 Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza'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 Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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