Looking for their first victory in 2025, Vasco faces Boavista this Sunday (19/01), at 7pm (Brasília time), in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match takes place at the Elcyr Resende de Mendonça Stadium, in Saquarema (RJ), home of Boavista.
In their debut, Vasco drew 1-1 with Nova Iguaçu. In the second round, they drew 0-0 with Bangu.
On the other hand, Boavista beat Flamengo in their debut 2-1. However, in the second round, they lost to Maricá 1-0.
Just like in the first two rounds, Vasco will enter the field with an alternative team.
The first phase of the championship is the Guanabara Cup, in which all teams face each other in a single round. G4 advances to the semi-finals of Cariocão.
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Boavista x Vasco: where to watch
The game between Boavista and Vasco, for the Campeonato Carioca, will be broadcast on SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Where to watch Boavista x Vasco on TV and streaming
- Date: Sunday, January 19th
- Time: 7pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: SporTV and Premiere
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Boavista x Vasco: arbitration
- Referee: Felipe da Silva Gonçalves Paludo
- Assistants: Luiz Claudio Regazone and Victor Augusto Camões de Abreu
- VAR: Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho
Boavista x Vasco: lineups
How do the two teams arrive for the match? Check out the information!
Boavista lineup
Boavista has no absences for the match. However, after the defeat to Maricá, the team may make changes. Experienced midfielder Erick Flores, revealed by Flamengo, is tipped to win a place in the team.
In national terms, the club is in Series D of the Brazilian Championship and will compete in this year’s Copa do Brasil.
Boavista’s probable lineup: André Luiz; Vitor Ricardo (Ben-Hur), Gabriel, Xandão, Mascarenhas; Caetano, Zé Mateus, Marthã (Erick Flores); Matheus Alessandro, Raí and Zé Vítor. Technical: Caio Zanardi.
Vasco lineup
The tendency is for the team to be a mix between under-20 names and players from the main squad, such as goalkeeper Daniel Fuzato, a reinforcement who made his debut against Bangu, and midfielders Jair, Maxime Dominguez and Paulinho, who came on in the second half against from Bangu.
Regarding absences, right-back Paulo Ricardo, who played in Carioca’s first two games, went to the Brazilian Under-20 team. Puma Rodriguez, from the main squad, can play in his place.
Coach Fábio Carille will not be on the bench yet, as he is assigned to the main squad’s training. The team will continue under the command of Ramon Lima, under-17 coach.
Vasco’s probable lineup: Daniel Fuzato; Puma Rodriguez, Souza, Luiz Gustavo, Victor Luís; Jair, Paulinho, Maxime Dominguez; Serginho, GB and Bruno Lopes. Technical: Ramon Lima.
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Boavista x Vasco: retrospective
Boavista and Vasco have already faced each other 26 times. Vasco has won 18 times, Boavista has one victory and there have been seven draws.
