Vasco pick São Januário to host Vitória in Copa do Brasil quarter-final | OneFootball

According to PaponaColina, Vasco will host Vitória at São Januário in the Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg, with the return at Barradão in Salvador, after a CBF draw paired the clubs.

The decision followed a meeting involving the board, coaching staff and players. President Pedrinho had considered using the Maracanã to increase attendance.

The squad and staff preferred São Januário’s pitch and home factor, so sporting strength was prioritised over the higher matchday revenue that Maracanã could bring.

Pedrinho said São Januário is his own preference, while noting Maracanã also offers powerful energy and a chance for more fans. He stressed performance over revenue and said the staff and players would guide the decision for this game.

Results since the start of 2025 back that call. At São Januário, Vasco have 20 wins, 11 draws and 10 defeats in 41 league matches, a 58 per cent return. In seven home knockout ties they are unbeaten, with two wins and five draws.

At the Maracanã over the same period, 14 matches are split evenly between league and knockout games, with a 38 per cent return in both. Each set shows two wins, two draws and three defeats.

Source: PaponaColina

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