Santos - Vasco da Gama predictions, statistics and betting tips for 17 August 2025

Duel between Santos x Vasco da Gama is shaping up to be one of those affairs where form gets out the window. Underway at , this Serie A meeting has narratives in spades.

Santos’s been hot and cold, their showings swinging from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama’s scrapping through a tough stretch, their rearguard looking porous.

Looking at past contests, it’s a mixed bag. Santos’s enjoyed the upper hand lately, but the game’s got a terrible memory.

For what it’s worth: Each outfits’ve got issues. Santos’s center park’s sputtering, while Vasco da Gama’s forwards needs a cutting edge.

In terms of the Serie A, this matchup carries greater importance. The league’s fight for top spots means every result counts, and both sides know a strong showing here could shift momentum in the table. Current performances in the Serie A suggests neither team can afford slip-ups, making this tie even more compelling.

Still, there’s something about this one—maybe, it’s the fixture where a player becomes a hero.

Final thought: This isn't just another match—it's prime-time football with ramifications at both ends of the table. Tune in.

Lineups

Santos: Gabriel Brazao, Mayke Rocha de Oliveira, Luis Felippe Campos Doria, Luan Peres, Souza, Morais Silva Bontempo, Gabriel, Ze Rafael, Alvaro Barreal, Neymar, Guilherme Augusto, Tiquinho Soares

Vasco da Gama: Léo Jacó , Paulo Henrique, Hugo Moura, Lucas De Freitas Molarinho Chagas, Lucas Perdomo, Tche Tche, Jair, Rayan Vitor·Simplício Rocha, Philippe Coutinho, David, Nuno Moreira

Statistics

Head-to-head statistics

The latest head-to-head matches of contenders in every championship. Following this data we can make a conclusion that Vasco da Gama has better chance.

Bettors choice 👇

The prediction consists of actual statistics of our players based on past wagers before the beginning of the game. The bookie's players are wagering on the following bets on the match Santos – Vasco da Gama:

Over/Under

The most popular bets of our players on total scored points in this event

Double chance

Competitor form

Over the last matches Santos holds wins - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Vasco da Gama on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 1, losses - 1 and draws - 3. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that Vasco da Gama at the moment is in better form, unlike Santos.

Santos: Cruzeiro – (Win 1:2), Juventude – (Win 3:1), Recife PE – (Draw 2:2), Internacional – (Loss 1:2), Mirassol – (Loss 3:0).

Vasco da Gama: Atletico Mineiro – (Draw 1:1), CSA – (Win 3:1), Mirassol – (Loss 3:2), CSA – (Draw 0:0), Internacional – (Draw 1:1).