Vasco da Gama v Coritiba: survival fight meets continental push | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama host Coritiba in the Brasileirão at São Januário on 19 September 2026, with the hosts trying to climb out of the relegation places and the visitors looking to consolidate a Copa Sudamericana spot.

Vasco da Gama sit 17th while Coritiba are 8th, and their last league meeting finished 1-1 in April. Recent head to heads have often ended level, so small margins could matter again.

Vasco have three wins in their last five across competitions, including league victories over Cruzeiro and Grêmio. Coxa's recent run shows two wins and two draws in five, highlighted by a home success against Corinthians and a six-goal derby draw with Athletico Paranaense.

Cruz-Maltino are without Tchê Tchê (suspended), with Brenner and Mateus Carvalho injured. Coxa-Branca travel light in attack, with Breno Lopes suspended and Keno, Brian Ocampo and Lucas Ronier injured, while defender Tinga is also sidelined.

With 53% average possession and high crossing volume, Vasco may look to supply top scorer Thiago Mendes, with full backs José Luis Rodríguez and Cuiabano each on four league assists. Coxa average 41% possession and could threaten in transition through Pedro Rocha, whose eight league goals lead their line, fed by Josue, the league's top provider with 11 assists.

A home win would move Vasco to 31 points and could lift them towards safety. Victory for Coxa would take them to 41 points and strengthen their top half, Sudamericana push.