The countdown is on for an enthralling Copa do Brasil match on 22.04.2026 as Vasco DA Gama prepares to face Paysandu. With a slight edge over their rivals, Vasco DA Gama is expected to dominate, but surprises are always part of football. Our detailed preview includes everything from tactical analysis to key player form. Ensure you’ve read our expert predictions to bet wisely!
Key Player Statistics: Paysandu vs Vasco DA Gama
x 2Paysandu vs Vasco DA Gama Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Paysandu | Vasco DA Gama | 05.10.2016 | 3-1 |
| Serie B | Vasco DA Gama | Paysandu | 18.06.2016 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Norte | Paysandu | Independência | 16.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie C | Paysandu | Brusque | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Norte | Nacional AM | Paysandu | 10.04.2026 | 7-0 |
| Serie C | Volta Redonda | Paysandu | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa Norte | Guaporé | Paysandu | 01.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Norte | Paysandu | GAS | 25.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Portuguesa | Paysandu | 18.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Paysandu | Portuguesa RJ | 12.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Paraense | Paysandu | Remo | 08.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Paraense | Remo | Paysandu | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Vasco DA Gama | A. Italiano | 15.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Remo | Vasco DA Gama | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Barracas Central | Vasco DA Gama | 08.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 05.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Vasco DA Gama | 02.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Gremio | 22.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Fluminense | 19.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Vasco DA Gama | 16.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Palmeiras | 13.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Fluminense | Vasco DA Gama | 01.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Paysandu VS Vasco DA Gama
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Paysandu vs Vasco DA Gama
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Betting Intelligence: Paysandu vs Vasco DA Gama
There's something special about a Copa do Brasil clash that throws the formbook out the window. Paysandu hosting Vasco da Gama is exactly that kind of game — a David vs Goliath showdown where anything can happen, and the data tells a fascinating story.
Let's start with history, because it matters. These two sides met twice back in 2016 during Serie B, and Paysandu won both. Yes, both. A 3-1 home victory and a stunning 2-0 away win at Vasco's place. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Vasco will stroll through this one just because they're the bigger club.
Vasco arrive as clear favourites at 1.86, and on paper that makes sense. They're competing in Serie A and the CONMEBOL Sudamericana this season. The quality gap looks obvious. But here's what casual fans are missing — Vasco's recent form is genuinely shaky. They've lost to Atletico Italiano, lost to Botafogo, and drawn four of their last ten games. They're not firing on all cylinders right now.
Paysandu, meanwhile, have shown real cup-fighting quality. They beat Portuguesa across two legs in the Copa do Brasil earlier this season, scoring three goals away from home. That's the kind of mentality you need for knockout football. The 7-0 Copa Norte hammering they suffered at Nacional AM is the one blip, though that competition appears far from their priority.
Here's a surprising pattern worth noting for bettors. Vasco have drawn six of their last thirteen matches. Six. That Draw price of 3.35 looks genuinely interesting given how often Vasco settle for a point when the going gets tough on the road.
Tactically, watch Paysandu's midfield energy. Marcinho has already contributed an assist in just two Copa games this season, and with Castro and Ítalo Carvalho both finding the net, there's a threat here that Vasco cannot ignore. Larley is one to watch in the discipline market too — two yellow cards in two games makes him a candidate for an early booking at 3.35 on cards markets.
My bold prediction? Paysandu score first. They're energised at home, cup-confident, and Vasco's defensive record is far from clean. I'd back Paysandu to score anytime at 4.30 on the match odds, with a draw at halftime as a genuine live possibility.
My final call is a narrow Vasco win, but this is no banker. This is a battle. And those are always worth watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcinho | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 174 | 72 |
| Gabriel Mesquita | Brazil | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Quintana | Uruguay | 30 | Defender | 192 | 89 |
| Edílson | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 171 | 74 |
| Ítalo Carvalho | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 183 | 79 |
| Jean | Brazil | 32 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 88 |
| Kleiton | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| Caio Mello | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Castro | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| JP Galvão | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| Lucca Carvalho | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| Kaua Hinkel | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Thalyson | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| larley | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Coutinho | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| Daniel Fuzato | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 88 |
| P. Vegetti | Argentina | 37 | Attacker | 187 | 86 |
| Victor Luís | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| Tchê Tchê | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| David | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| Hugo Moura | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 82 |
| Lucas Piton | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| C. Cuesta | Colombia | 27 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| Thiago Mendes | Brazil | 34 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 78 kg |
| Léo Jardim | Brazil | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 82 |
| M. Dominguez | Switzerland | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| J. Rodríguez | Uruguay | 29 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| Paulo Henrique | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| Nuno Moreira | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Lucas Freitas | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| A. Gómez | Colombia | 23 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| Robert Renan | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| Cauan Barros | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Rayan | Brazil | 19 | Attacker | 187 | 81 |
Paysandu vs Vasco DA Gama match odds
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