Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras

Vasco da Gama go head-to-head with Palmeiras, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Thursday 12 March.

Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras are set for a relatively high-scoring clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to the Total Goals market. There are odds of -112 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

Vasco da Gama have lost back-to-back Série A games. On the road, Santos recently beat them 2-1. The Rio de Janeiro team had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and two shots on target, while Cauan Barros scored the goal.

Palmeiras have won three on the spin after recently recording a 2-1 home victory over Fluminense. The Big Green had just 31% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, with Vitor Roque and Allan finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been five victories on the bounce for Palmeiras when playing Vasco. In their last encounter, Palmeiras delivered with a 3-0 home win. The past 10 H2H matches have included seven Palmeiras wins along with three draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palmeiras	18	12	5	1	30	13	17	30:13	41
17	Vasco da Gama	18	5	5	8	22	29	-7	22:29	20

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1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Vasco have had 53.8% possession and 5.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Rayan has found the net 3 times, Cauan Barros 2, with Jose Rodriguez and two other players on 1. Andres Gomez is the top assists maker with 3.

Palmeiras have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 50.8% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 7.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 11.6 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Vitor Roque, Allan and Jose Lopez have scored 3 goals, followed by Gustavo Gomez with 2. Andreas Pereira has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Alan Saldivia, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Hugo Moura, Thiago Mendes, Andres Gomez, Tche Tche, Nuno Moreira, David.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Miguel (GK), Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Bruno Fuchs, Jefte, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Jhon Arias, Ramon Sosa, Felipe Anderson, Jose Lopez.

Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two Série A sides can combine to score three goals or more. We are therefore going to play Over 2.5 Goals at -112 in the expectation that we can land a solid return if our prediction is correct.

The Série A injury and suspension data can be utilised to provide expert football betting tips. You can also identify that a stats-led approach is adopted by considering the most important stats.

Key Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Vasco games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Palmeiras games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Palmeiras games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Palmeiras games.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vasco 1 - 2 Palmeiras

A 2-1 win in favor of Palmeiras is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nuno Moreira to Score +550

Nuno Moreira (Vasco) has racked up three goals in his past ten Série A home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +550 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Nuno Moreira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1300

Shots

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Vasco Over 4.5 Corners -100

There’s been an average 8.40 Vasco da Gama corners in their past 5 home games, while Palmeiras have conceded more than 4.5 corners in seven consecutive away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -100 that Vasco go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vasco

Total

9.30 5.30 4.00

Home

9.10 6.30 2.80

Away

8.80 2.90 5.90

Palmeiras

Total

12.70 5.30 7.40

Home

11.20 6.70 4.50

Away

12.00 5.30 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

Vasco Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-111

Palmeiras Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+107

X

+650

2

-105

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Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

This Série A encounter sees Palmeiras available at +135 and Vasco da Gama priced at +195 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +235 about the draw.

If you think that Palmeiras are able to beat Vasco, then the +102 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+235

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+118

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-149

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-128

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+105

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +190 to find the net anytime.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+190

Anytime

+450

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Brenner (Vasco)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Matheus França (Vasco)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

José Puma Rodríguez (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Vasco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais (Vasco)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Brenner (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

-

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

-

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-213

Under 1.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Matheus França (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

José Puma Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

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