Welcome to Extratips: Grêmio vs Vasco da Gama Preview & Predictions – Serie A 2025

Get ready for a key Brazilian Serie A clash as Grêmio hosts Vasco da Gama on November 20, 2025, at 00:30. Grêmio (14th, 20 pts) are aiming to climb away from mid-table, while Vasco (9th, 42 pts) want to push closer to the Copa Libertadores spots. Recent headlines focus on injury woes for both sides and some fresh faces making a difference.

Top 3 Odds

  • Home Win: 2.25
  • Draw: 3.30
  • Away Win: 3.10
    These odds suggest a tight contest, with Grêmio slightly favored at home but little separating the teams.

Standings & Motivation

Grêmio sits 14th (10W-9D-13L, 39 pts), needing points to avoid a drop, while Vasco da Gama is 9th (12W-6D-13L, 42 pts), hunting for continental slots. Both have plenty to fight for as the season winds down.

H2H: Last 5

  • 07/19/25: Vasco 1–1 Grêmio
  • 07/28/24: Grêmio 1–0 Vasco
  • 04/14/24: Vasco 2–1 Grêmio
  • 12/03/23: Grêmio 1–0 Vasco
  • 08/06/23: Vasco 1–0 Grêmio

No overall streaks – both have recent wins and tight contests dominate.

Recent Form

  • Grêmio Home: 7W-5D-3L in last 15 (solid home base)
  • Vasco Away: 5W-2D-8L in last 15 (can surprise, but error-prone)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Grêmio:

  • Strength: Strong at home (scoring in 80% matches)
  • Strength: Resilient defense at home
  • Strength: Edenílson’s creativity
  • Weakness: Lack of consistency
  • Weakness: Away form drags
  • Weakness: Struggle against quick attacks

Vasco da Gama:

  • Strength: Set-piece efficiency
  • Strength: Vegetti’s scoring form
  • Strength: Young midfielders add energy
  • Weakness: Soft away defense
  • Weakness: Struggle when pressed
  • Weakness: Injuries to key men

Key Factors

Vasco has several injury doubts, limiting their rotation. Grêmio is largely healthy but searching for scoring rhythm.

Story Angles

  • Will home advantage tip the balance? Grêmio have been tough to beat in Porto Alegre.
  • Can Vegetti break down a disciplined Grêmio backline?
  • Both squads need points for different reasons: safe mid-table or a push for Copa slots.

Scenarios

  • Tight 1-1 draw (high likelihood)
  • Grêmio edges it 2-1 (medium)
  • Vasco shocks with a late winner (low)

All signs point to a gritty, low-scoring battle where defenses may have the final say. Look for extra tension in midfield and a set-piece or late goal to make the difference.