The final reckoning: What Vasco need today to escape the Z4 for good? | OneFootball

The Vasco fan expected a night of celebration and definitive relief at São Januário, but the 2-0 defeat to Mirassol brought the calculator back to the Cruzmaltina reality. Stuck at 45 points and occupying the 11th position, the team led by Fernando Diniz is not yet mathematically free from the risk of relegation, although the situation is comfortable due to the number of victories (13).

To avoid taking the drama and tension to the last round, the Gigante da Colina will have to root against its direct opponents in the matches that complete the round this Wednesday (03).

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The four salvation scenarios

According to a survey by the NCB Vasco profile and the ge portal, the math to ensure permanence in Série A today involves a combination of results. Vasco needs TWO of the four scenarios below to happen to eliminate any chance of relegation:

If two of these situations occur, the club stamps its passport for 2026 in the elite. The simplest scenario involves setbacks for Fortaleza and Santos: if both do not win, Vasco is free. If both win, the risk persists until the end.

Diniz laments “points on the table”

After the home setback, Fernando Diniz did not hide his frustration with the team's points on the table. The coach was candid in assessing that the team wasted golden opportunities during the competition.

The coach emphasized the need for learning for the next season.

Now, it remains for the squad and the fans to turn on the "dryer" to resolve their situation in the championship without stepping on the field.

Yesterday's defeat complicated Vasco's position in the Brasileirão table – Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF

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