Preview

• Anticipation builds as Fortaleza prepare to host Vasco da Gama at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo on 2025-10-16 (kick-off 01:30 GMT), in week 28 of the 2025 Serie A.
• There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between M. Palermo and Fernando Diniz.
• Fortaleza have accumulated 24 points to lie 18th whereas Vasco da Gama have 33 points to sit 11th.
• Fortaleza have 10 players out: Bruno Pacheco (Thigh Injury), Joao Ricardo (Shoulder Injury), Lucas Crispim (Muscle Injury), Lucca Prior (Pelvis Injury), Moises (Thigh Injury), M. Pereira (Yellow Cards), Weverson (Hamstring Injury), Allanzinho (Inactive), Benevenuto (Hamstring Injury), Tinga (Groin Injury) while Vasco da Gama have 4 players missing: Adson (Broken Leg), Jair (Knee Injury), C. Cuesta (Thigh Injury), Thiago Mendes (Calf Injury).
• Projected to use a four-defender base in 4-2-3-1, Fortaleza should be met by Vasco da Gama's expected 4-2-3-1.
• Last time out, B. Kuščević registered the best mark for Fortaleza - 6.7 - and J. Rodríguez did likewise for Vasco da Gama with an 6.7 score.
• Fortaleza came off a win (2-1 vs Juventude) and Vasco da Gama also triumphed (4-3 vs Vitória).
• Both teams have been in great form: Fortaleza 3-0-2 and Vasco da Gama 3-1-1 over their last 5 matches.
• Vasco da Gama lead this rivalry - 6 wins from 17 matches versus Fortaleza (who've won just 4 games), alongside 7 draws.
• A tight contest is expected: our model tips a 1-1 draw, reflecting Fortaleza's 5-2-7 home form and Vasco da Gama's 3-2-8 away record.

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