Vasco da Gama vs Santos: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 16 August

Brazil Serie A, Round 23

Vasco da Gama#18 in the table

0 - 3 Full time

Santos#17 in the table

Your time: 19:00 UTC Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, Rio de Janeiro Referee: Lucas Casagrande

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What to know

Vasco da Gama host Santos in round 23 of the Brazil Serie A on Sunday 16 August 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, Rio de Janeiro. Vasco da Gama are #18 in the table and Santos are #17. The match is on TV in 19 countries, on channels including Fast Sports, Premiere, Zapping, Claro TV+, Vivo Play.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Vasco da Gama are the favourites.
Santos go into this one with 9 players out.
Gabriel Barbosa leads the way for Santos with 11 goals this season.

Which channel shows Vasco da Gama vs Santos?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 19 countries

Match prediction

44%

27%

28%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Vasco da Gama

Santos

Lineups

Vasco da Gama

Santos

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

414

Passes

324

Assists

119

Attacks

Corners

Tackles

Injuries

Offsides

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Who is out: Vasco da Gama and Santos

Vasco da Gama

Mateus Carvalho Torn Knee Ligaments
Brenner Foot Injury
Tchê TchêYellow Card Suspension, until 6 Oct

Santos

Vinicius LiraCruciate Ligament Injury
Neymar Hamstring Injury
Álvaro BarrealHamstring Injury
Philippe CoutinhoFitness
Gabriel BrazãoShoulder Injury
Willian ArãoAbdominal Problems
EvertonYellow Card Suspension, until 7 Oct
Luan PeresYellow Card Suspension, until 7 Oct
Gabriel BontempoYellow Card Suspension, until 7 Oct

Stadium: Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama

CityRio de Janeiro

Capacity21,880

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: Brazil Serie A

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Flamengo	28	18	6	4	+32	60
2	Palmeiras	28	16	9	3	+26	57
3	Athletico PR	28	14	7	7	+11	49
4	Fluminense	28	13	9	6	+8	48
5	Bahia	28	12	10	6	+8	46
6	Cruzeiro	28	13	6	9	+2	45
7	Atlético Mineiro	27	11	7	9	+4	40
8	Santos	27	10	8	9	+1	38
9	Coritiba	28	10	8	10	-6	38
10	Bragantino	27	10	6	11	+2	36
11	São Paulo	27	10	6	11	+2	36
12	Botafogo	28	9	8	11	-4	35
13	Vitória	28	9	6	13	-14	33
14	Corinthians	28	8	8	12	-3	32
15	Mirassol	28	8	8	12	-9	32
16	Vasco da Gama	27	8	7	12	-7	31
17	Grêmio	28	7	8	13	-8	29
18	Internacional	28	6	10	12	-6	28
19	Remo	28	5	8	15	-15	23
20	Chapecoense	27	3	9	15	-24	18

Questions and answers

What time does Vasco da Gama vs Santos kick off?

Vasco da Gama vs Santos kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Vasco da Gama vs Santos?

The match is on TV in 19 countries. Channels include Fast Sports, Premiere, Zapping, Claro TV+, Vivo Play, Sky+. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Vasco da Gama vs Santos being played?

At Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro, which holds 21,880 people.

Who is expected to win, Vasco da Gama or Santos?

Vasco da Gama 44%, draw 27%, Santos 28%.

How can I watch Vasco da Gama vs Santos if it isn't shown in my country?

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