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. 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
9	Vasco da Gama	28	10	6	12	44	41	3	44:41	36
20	Sport Recife	28	2	11	15	21	44	-23	21:44	17

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Sport Recife confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel (GK), Matheus Alexandre, Joao Silva, Ramon, Aderlan, Christian Rivera, Ze Lucas, Matheusinho, Lucas Lima, Leo Pereira, Derik Lacerda.

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Jose Rodriguez, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton, Cauan Barros, Jair, Rayan, 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 +650. 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

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Shots

Over 2.5

+115

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 +140 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +230 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 +105.

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 -130.

The top football betting sites cover Série A matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+230

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+108

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+107

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-130

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 +185 to find the net anytime.

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

First

+185

Anytime

+400

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

First

+190

Anytime

+2000

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

First

+850

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

+143

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+128

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+117

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-147

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-233

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-217

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-385

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Rafael Araújo Lima (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Guilherme Estrella de Paiva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Cauan Lucas Barros da Luz (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

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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