Cruz-Maltino and Tricolor Paulista will face each other this Sunday (2), in São Januário, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão
This Sunday (2), Vasco and Sao Paulo constitute one of the most traditional classics of Brazilian football. The ball rolls at 8.30pm (Brasilia time), in São Januário, for the 31st matchday of the Brasileirão. The match is a direct clash in the fight for the G7 and, consequently, a place in the next Copa Libertadores. In the first round, Cruz-Maltino beat Tricolor Paulista, 3-1, in Morumbis.
Where to look?
Record (open TV), Premiere (pay-per-view) and Cazé TV (YouTube)
How does Vasco get there?
In a great phase of the season, Vasco arrives motivated after winning the last four races of the Brazilian Championship. Cruz-Maltino thus reaches 42 points, five less than Botafogo, which is in seventh place, in the 2026 Copa Libertadores ranking area.
Vasco will be reinforced by Rayan, who was absent in the victory over Red Bull Bragantino due to an edema in his right thigh. The striker is the team’s main protagonist with six goals in the last six matches. Fernando Diniz, disqualified in the last round, will also be present in the technical area. However, Garré must be absent. The Argentine midfielder is in transition due to groin pain.
How to get to Sao Paulo?
San Paolo arrives under less pressure after the victory in the last round against Bahia, at Morumbis. The Tricolore was coming off three consecutive defeats, which sent them relegated in the Brasileirão rankings. However, San Paolo is still fighting for the G7, with 41 points, one less than Vasco and six behind Botafogo, who open the table for the Copa Libertadores.
Coach Hernán Crespo will be able to count on Rafael Tolói. The defender has recovered from the muscle injury and trained during the week without physical limitations. However, Cédric Soares remains out. The right back is still in transition due to the fracture of the first toe of his right foot. In addition to him, San Paolo also lacks Calleri, Ryan, André Silva, Luan and Oscar, all in the medical department.
VASCO
Brazilian Championship – 31st round
Position: San January, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Date and time: 02/11/2025 (Sunday), at 8.30pm (Brasilia time)
Vasco: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton; Barros, Tchê Tchê and Coutinho; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira and Rayan. Coach: Fernando Diniz.
Sao Paulo: Raphael; Alan Franco, Arboleda and Ferraresi (Sabino); Maílton, Pablo Maia, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio and Enzo Díaz; Luca and Tapia.
Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
Auxiliaries: Marcia Bezerra Lopes Caetano (RO) and Leone Carvalho Rocha (GO)
VAR: Wagner Reway (SC)
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