Vasco and Grêmio do, this Saturday (19), a true duel of the desperate. The teams are seen for the 15th round of Serie A of the Brazilian Championship, at 5:30 pm (Brasília), in São Januário, needing to score to breathe in the competition.
Coincidentally, the two live similar situations after the return of the Brazilian calendar break to the FIFA Club World Cup. He was defeated in the Brazilian to Botafogo, while Grêmio was beaten by Cruzeiro.
In the South American Cup playoffs, away from home, the two also wrapped around the tournament.
Also far from Brazil, Grêmio was defeated by Alianza Lima 2-0, but in theory it has a more reversible mission than the Rio team. Either way, the confrontation in Rio de Janeiro is quite decisive.
Vasco has 13 points in 13 games, occupying the 15th place. Grêmio Grêmio has 16 points in 12th position, and with the same number of matches.
How Vasco Arrives
Without Coutinho, with muscle pain. The idea is to keep GB as a starter. Even being beaten by the Ecuadorians, the coaching staff understands that the defeat was built for the expulsion of Lucas Piton with 11 minutes of play.
In the second half, Cruzmaltino tried to defend himself with three defenders, but could not resist. Reinforcement for the season, Thiago Mendes should be related and stay as an option in the reserve bench.
How does Grêmio arrive
Martin Braithwaite and Cristian Olivera are the news. The two strikers should start the confrontation in the starting lineup of coach Mano Menezes.
In midfield, Alex Santana and Edenilson “fight” for a place with Dodi and Villasanti. Cristaldo lost space and runs out. Farther back, Gustavo Martins should resume Igor Serrote’s position on the right side.
Vasco x Grêmio
Vasco
Leo Garden; Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Lucas Freitas (Luiz Gustavo) and Lucas Piton; Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê and Nuno Moreira; GB, Rayan and Vegetti. Coach: Fernando Diniz.
Guild
Tiago Volpi; Gustavo Martins, Kannemann, Wagner Leonardo and Marlon; Dodi, Villasanti, Alex Santana (Edenilson), Alysson Edward and Olivera; Braithwaite. Technician: Mano Menezes.
- Reason: Game valid for the 15th round of Serie A of the Brazilian Championship
- Date and Time: July 19 (Saturday) 2025, at 5:30 pm (Brasília)
- Location: São Januário Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Referee: Felipe Lima (MG)
- Auxiliaries: Guilherme Camilo (MG) and Celso Luiz da Silva (MG)
- VAR: Márcio Henrique de Gois (SP)
- Transmission: Amazon Prime Video
