São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: The Paulistas can't afford to drop points

São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on June 13, 2025

São Paulo and Vasco da Gama have lost two consecutive league games and are under pressure. Zubeldía's team is underperforming and is currently in 13th place. Vasco da Gama is two places below and also needs points.

São Paulo: Form and statistics

In Salvador, São Paulo lost 2-1 to Bahia and suffered a second consecutive league defeat. The Tricolor wasn't at full strength due to injuries and suspensions and had many problems against an opponent that is usually strong at home. São Paulo reached half-time tied at 0-0 in a game with few chances on goal. In the 53rd minute, the Baianos scored through Willian José's header after a cross from Pulga. The São Paulo defense was very passive, allowing the cross as well as leaving the striker unmarked. In the 73rd minute, Enzo Díaz fouled Kayky in the box, and Willian José made it 2-0 from the penalty spot. The Paulistas even pulled one back through Luciano, also from the penalty spot, near the end of the game, but they couldn't avoid defeat. It was another poor game from Zubeldía's men, who don't seem motivated. São Paulo has only won twice in 12 rounds played in the Brasileirão.

São Paulo: Lineup

Alisson and André Silva are available again after serving their suspensions, but many players are still injured.

🔖São Paulo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rafael – Cédric, Arboleda, Alan Franco, Wendell – Pablo Maia, Alisson – Lucas Ferreira, Luciano, Lucca – André Silva

⛔️Out: Lucas Moura, Calleri, Oscar, Luiz Gustavo, Igor Vinicius, Ferreirinha, Ruan, Henrique, Marcos Antônio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Luis Zubeldía

Vasco da Gama: Form and statistics

In the last round against Bragantino, the Giant started the game on the wrong foot and was already 1-0 down after 2 minutes. The visitors scored through Guilherme from a corner kick that had certainly been well-practiced during the week. Vasco reacted and quickly tried to equalize, but Bragantino's defense was able to keep the lead. In the 34th minute, Isidro Pitta made it 2-0 for Red Bull in a good counter-attacking move, complicating things for the Vascaínos. Fernando Diniz's team intensified the pressure, especially in the first 15 minutes of the second half, but Bragantino's defenders were always very focused and made no mistakes. The Cariocas gradually began to lose confidence, and the result remained unchanged. It was Vasco's second home defeat in the league, but the first at the São Januário. Vasco had lost as the host to Flamengo in a match played at the Maracanã. The Cruzmaltino is in 15th place with just 10 points, the same as Fortaleza, which is in 17th place in the relegation zone.

Vasco da Gama: Lineup

Luiz Gustavo and Hugo Moura are back after suspension. Payet left the club and is no longer a Vasco player.

🔖Vasco starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Léo Jardim – Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Piton – Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê – Rayan, Coutinho, Nuno Moreira – Vegetti

⛔️Out: Estrella, David (injured)

👤Head Coach: Fernando Diniz

São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama: Head-to-head statistics

São Paulo and Vasco da Gama have met 101 times in a very even head-to-head. The Paulistas won 37 games, while the Cariocas won 36. The remaining 28 games ended in draws.

São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama: Betting tips & Odds

• Vasco has lost seven of its last eight away matches. You can bet on são Paulo winning for 1.90 at Betway;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won five times in São Paulo’s last six matches. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 2.2 at Bet365;
• The TO 2.5 bet has won four times in São Paulo’s last five matches. You can bet on a game with over two goals scored (TO 2.5) for 2.47 at 1xBet.

São Paulo vs Vasco da Gama match prediction 13 June 2025

Both teams are playing badly, especially the Paulistas, who aim to finish in a position to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. São Paulo is not far from the relegation zone, and coach Zubeldía has been much criticized by the fans. Vasco is also in trouble, but the Tricolor must win, as it plays at home. I will bet on São Paulo winning because Vasco usually struggles on the road.

Our match prediction: São Paulo to win for 1.90 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS-YES for 2.20 at Bet365.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 2-1 for 8.50 at 1xBet.