Vasco hold the edge over Fluminense in knockout ties, check it out | OneFootball

On the eve of yet another semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca, the recent record in knockout clashes puts Vasco da Gama ahead of Fluminense in the 21st century.

Since 2001, the rivals have faced each other 17 times in knockout rounds. The Cruz-Maltino has nine wins, compared to three for the Tricolor, along with five draws. Vasco’s success rate is 63%, while their opponent registers 27%. In terms of goals, the balance is closer: 22 scored by Vasco against 19 for Fluminense.

When it comes to qualification, Vasco’s superiority also stands out. Vasco advanced on nine occasions, while Fluminense secured a spot in four knockout encounters.

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Head-to-head record of Vasco vs Fluminense in knockouts (Photo: NotebookLM/AI)

Carioca Semifinal rekindles Vasco’s favorable history

The rematch in the 2026 semifinal reinforces the weight of this record. The first match will be played this Sunday (22nd), at 6pm, at Estádio Nilton Santos. The return leg is scheduled for March 1st, also at 6pm, at Maracanã.

Unlike the quarterfinals, the decision will be played over two legs, with no advantage for either team. In the event of a tie on aggregate, the spot in the final will be decided by penalty shootout.

The derby also carries a recent memory of a knockout clash. In the last knockout between the clubs, for the Copa do Brasil, Fluminense was eliminated on penalties in a contest decided by the smallest of margins.

Despite the unfavorable record this century, Fluminense arrives boosted by a positive run in 2026. Vasco, on the other hand, is experiencing a period of instability and is trying to turn its recent knockout tradition against its rival into a trump card to seek yet another qualification.

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Aerial view of Estádio Nilton Santos, Botafogo — Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

Dates and times of the semifinals

Fluminense vs Vasco

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