Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama

Sport Recife host Vasco da Gama in this Brazilian Série A game, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 31 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Tight Affair

If you agree with our view that Vasco da Gama can perform well against Sport Recife, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -137. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Vasco Are 4 From 5 on the Head-to-Head

Sport Recife lost on the road in their last game. Palmeiras won 3-0. Daniel Paulista's side enjoyed 52% possession and had one shot on target.

Vasco da Gama were beaten 3-2 in their previous league game. They were turned over at home to Corinthians, making it two consecutive Série A losses. The Giant of the Hill managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, while Pablo Vegetti and Rayan were on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, Vasco hosted Botafogo and drew 1-1 in the Copa do Brasil.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vasco have won the last two encounters against Sport. On home soil, the scoreline was 3-1 following a 3-0 away win. There have been four Vasco wins and one draw in the past 5 H2H matches.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Vasco da Gama	20	5	4	11	27	29	-2	27:29	19
20	Sport Recife	19	1	7	11	12	30	-18	12:30	10

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1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Sport have had 44.8% possession and 5.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Derik Lacerda and Romarinho lead the way with 2 goals, while Lucas Lima has scored 1. The top assist makers are Matheus Alexandre, Leo Pereira and Matheusinho, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Vasco have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Fernando Diniz's side average 61.6% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Pablo Vegetti and Rayan have scored 4 goals, followed by Philippe Coutinho with 2. David is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sport Recife predicted lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel (GK), Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Kevyson, Christian Rivera, Ze Lucas, Matheusinho, Léo Pereira, Derik Lacerda, Chrystian Barletta.

Vasco da Gama predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Léo Jardim (GK), José Luis Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton, Cauan Barros, Jair, Rayan Vitor, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti.

Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Vasco da Gama +0.25 at -137 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Série A clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

The Série A tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vasco in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sport in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sport in 18 of their last 19 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sport in 5 consecutive games against Vasco.

Vasco +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sport Recife 0 - 1 Vasco

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Vasco which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Philippe Coutinho to Score +370

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco) has scored two goals in his past four Série A matches on the road. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +370 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Philippe Coutinho Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Shots

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

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Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think the Game Could Go Either Way

Vasco da Gama are available at betting odds of +190 to beat Sport Recife, with their opponents trading at +143 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +220 for this Série A encounter.

Should you want to back Sport to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -141 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Vasco have been chalked up at -100.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+220

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+102

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-313

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-182

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Pablo Vegetti Favourite to Score the First Goal

Pablo Vegetti is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +188 to find the net anytime.

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

First

+188

Anytime

+400

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

First

+190

Anytime

+2000

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa (Sport Recife)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+138

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+117

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-135

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-154

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-227

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-222

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-244

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-625

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

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Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Sport vs Vasco without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

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