Mixed squad: Likely Vasco line-up v Boavista in Campeonato Carioca | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama faces Boavista on the night of this Sunday (25th) at 8:30 PM, in a match valid for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca. For the match, the coaching staff is expected to opt for an alternative team, mixing starting players, reserves, and newly arrived reinforcements.

This decision is part of the club's planning, which aims to preserve its main athletes with an eye on the commitment against Mirassol, scheduled for Thursday, for the Brazilian Championship.

Currently, Vasco has four points in three state championship games and is trying to gain consistency in the competition, even using different formations each round.

Probable lineup of Vasco against Boavista

The tendency is for Vasco to take the field with the following formation:

Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Saldivia, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton (Victor Luiz); Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê, and JP; Andrés Gómez (David), GB, and Rojas.

The lineup reflects the proposal to rotate the squad, maintaining some names considered starters but opening space for important observations.

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Mixed team and chance for reinforcements

The match against Boavista should serve as an opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the performance of players who have been gaining minutes recently. This is the case for defender Saldivia and forward Rojas, two reinforcements who are beginning to be integrated more consistently into the team.

Besides them, athletes like JP, GB, and Andrés Gómez appear as options to provide offensive intensity, while more physically worn-out names should be preserved.

Where to watch Vasco vs. Boavista live

The match between Vasco and Boavista, valid for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca, will have live broadcast on SporTV and Premiere channels.

SporTV will broadcast the match on cable TV, while Premiere will broadcast the game throughout Brazil on the pay-per-view system, with access also available via digital platforms for subscribers.

Planning aimed at the Brasileirão

The choice to rest players is directly related to the tight schedule. With the upcoming match against Mirassol, valid for the Brasileirão, Vasco prioritizes the physical condition of the squad and avoids injury risks.

Internally, the evaluation is that the Campeonato Carioca also serves as a laboratory for tactical adjustments and squad rotation, without compromising the national season's objectives.

Vasco's situation in the Campeonato Carioca

After three rounds played, Vasco has four points, with a campaign still under construction. The expectation is for a solid performance against Boavista, even with changes in the starting lineup, to continue scoring and gaining confidence in the competition.

The ball rolls at 8:30 PM, and the match is seen as another step within the planning outlined by the coaching staff for the start of the season.

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*Article updated: 01/25/2026 – 09:54 AM

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