Vasco’s season on the line: four key Brasileirão clashes ahead | OneFootball

In October, Vasco will have a sequence that could determine whether the club's focus will be to completely eliminate the risk of relegation or aim for a spot in the Libertadores. After the defeat to Palmeiras, which interrupted a good streak, the team led by Fernando Diniz enters a series of four key matches in the Brasileirão, two against direct Z-4 rivals and two against close competitors in the standings.

October Schedule:• Vasco vs. Vitória – 10/05 – São Januário• Fortaleza vs. Vasco – 10/15 – Arena Castelão• Vasco vs. Fluminense – 10/20 – Maracanã• Bragantino vs. Vasco – 10/26 – Cícero de Souza Marques

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Coutinho in the match between Palmeiras vs. Vasco — Photo: Marcos Ribolli

In 12th place, Vasco has 30 points and has not yet managed to completely distance itself from the relegation zone. The first match of the month, against Vitória, in 17th place and five points behind, has a decisive tone. Playing at home, the Cruz-Maltino aims to secure the fifth consecutive game without losing at São Januário and the third consecutive victory as hosts.

The sequence continues with another direct confrontation: Fortaleza, currently 19th. Away from home, Vasco has the best attack as visitors in the championship (19 goals), while the opponent has one of the worst defenses as hosts. Winning both matches could represent a definitive relief regarding the Z-4.

At the top of the table, the challenge increases. The classic against Fluminense, at Maracanã, could reposition Vasco in the fight for international spots. The Tricolor is in 7th place, five points ahead and with two fewer games. Besides the atmosphere of a preview of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, the Cruz-Maltino club is aiming for its first victory over the rival in 2025. By agreement between the clubs, the classic will have an equal division of fans.

The match against Bragantino concludes the series with direct potential for overtaking. The difference between the teams is only three points, and both have played 25 matches so far.

After the setback against Palmeiras, Diniz demanded attitude and intensity, more than tactical changes:– We need to have the necessary attitude, the necessary will to win, the necessary respect for the opponents, for ourselves, and for the fans. Today we had a drop and need to react already against Vitória — said the coach.

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Fernando Diniz in Palmeiras vs. Vasco for Brasileirão 2025 — Photo: Marcello Zambrana/AGIF

The first chapter of this sequence takes place this Sunday, at 4 PM, at São Januário, with broadcast by TV Globo, Premiere, and real-time coverage on ge. A strong start now could redefine Vasco's ambitions in the final stretch of the championship.

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