In an exciting matchup set to take place tonight, Fortaleza will go head-to-head against Vasco da Gama at 21:30 (Argentina time) at the iconic Castelão stadium during matchday 28 of the Brasileirao.
Current Form of Both Teams
This encounter promises to be high on adrenaline as both teams come off victorious performances in their last fixtures, unwilling to yield any points.
Recent Results for Fortaleza
Fortaleza comes into this game after a 2-1 victory over Juventude. They have experienced a mixed bag in their recent outings, with 2 wins and 2 losses, totaling 6 goals scored against 7 conceded. They are keen to maintain a positive momentum and steer clear of any unfavorable streaks.
Recent Results for Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama arrives with a thrilling 4-3 win against Vitória. Their last 4 matches have seen them notch up 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, having scored 10 goals while conceding 8. They will be looking to capitalize on their attacking strength in this upcoming fixture.
In their last 5 encounters in this tournament, both teams have celebrated victories, with Fortaleza winning twice and Vasco da Gama three times. The last meeting between these two sides in the current season took place on May 17, with Vasco da Gama securing a convincing 3-0 win.
Currently, Fortaleza sits in 18th place with a total of 24 points (6 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses). In contrast, Vasco da Gama is positioned 11th with 33 points (9 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses).
Next week, Vasco da Gama will partake in the ‘Clásico dos Gigantes’ against local rivals Fluminense, scheduled for October 19 at 14:00 (Argentina time) at Estádio Vasco da Gama.
Wilton Pereira Sampaio has been appointed as the referee for this encounter.
Upcoming Fixtures for Fortaleza
- Date 28: vs Vasco da Gama: October 15 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 29: vs Cruzeiro: October 18 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 30: vs Flamengo: October 25 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 31: vs Santos: November 3 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 32: vs Ceará: November 6 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Vasco da Gama
- Date 29: vs Fluminense: October 19 – 14:00 (Argentina time)
- Date 30: vs RB Bragantino: October 26 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 31: vs São Paulo: November 2 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 32: vs Botafogo: November 5 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Date 33: vs Juventude: November 8 – 18:00 (Argentina time)
Game Time Across Different Time Zones
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 21:30 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 19:30 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 18:30 hours
- Venezuela: 20:30 hours