Vasco and Fluminense Face Off in Key Brasileirão Clash Ahead of Copa do Brasil Semifinals
Vasco da Gama and Fluminense clash in a vital Brasileirão match on October 20, 2025, as both teams contend for Libertadores qualification and preview their Copa do Brasil semifinal encounter.
- • Vasco and Fluminense play on October 20, 2025, at Maracanã in the Campeonato Brasileiro's 29th round.
- • Both teams compete for a Libertadores spot with Vasco 9th on 36 points and Fluminense 7th on 41 points.
- • Match serves as a preview for their December Copa do Brasil semifinals clash.
- • Broadcast available on Premiere, Record, and Cazé TV streaming; probable lineups and officiating crew announced.
Key details
On October 20, 2025, Vasco da Gama and Fluminense will meet in a crucial Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match at Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro. Scheduled to kick off at 19:30 Brasília time, this 29th round fixture is significant as both teams vie for a spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores and serves as a preview for their upcoming Copa do Brasil semifinals scheduled for December 10 to 14.
Vasco currently sits in 9th place with 36 points, aiming to break into the G6, having improved from prior relegation concerns. Fluminense holds 7th place with 41 points and is positioned slightly closer to the top of the table. The first-round meeting between these sides ended in a 2-1 victory for Fluminense. Vasco's coach Fernando Diniz will see the return of Paulo Henrique from national duty, while Hugo Moura is suspended due to a red card. Tchê Tchê is also expected back in midfield. Fluminense, coached by Luis Zubeldía, will have Lucho Acosta returning after being rested, strengthening their offense.
Probable lineups for Vasco include goalkeeper Léo Jardim; defenders Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton; midfielders Barros, Tchê Tchê, Coutinho, Andrés Gómez; and forwards Rayan, Nuno Moreira. Fluminense's likely lineup features Fábio in goal; defenders Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê; midfielders Hércules, Martinelli, Lucho Acosta, Canobbio; and forwards Serna, John Kennedy.
The match is officiated by referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães, with assistants Rafael da Silva Alves and Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha, and Rafael Traci overseeing VAR.
Viewers can watch the game live on Premiere (pay-per-view), Record (free-to-air), and via streaming on Cazé TV. The match is among the highlights of a busy football day that also features Juventude vs. Red Bull Bragantino and Santos vs. Vitória later in the evening. The intense rivalry and contrasting ambitions set the stage for an engaging encounter as both teams push for a strong finish to the league season ahead of their Copa do Brasil showdown.