Vasco v Fluminense: Copa do Brasil live, stats, line-ups | OneFootball

This Thursday, Vasco and Fluminense face off in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro.

Where to watch?

The match will be broadcast on SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

How is Vasco coming into the match?

The Cruzmaltino is coming off seven defeats in their last eight games and ended the Brasileirão with a heavy 5-0 loss to Atlético-MG.

Under pressure after opting for an alternative lineup in Belo Horizonte, coach Fernando Diniz will have almost his full starting team available this Thursday. The only absence will be left-back Lucas Piton, who has a knee injury and will not play again in 2025.

How is Fluminense coming into the match?

The Tricolor is riding a great streak at the end of the Brasileirão. They are unbeaten in seven matches, with five wins and two draws, which secured them fifth place in the standings and a direct spot in the Libertadores.

For Luis Zubeldía’s team, only forward Canobbio will be unavailable, as he is suspended.

Head-to-head history

The teams have faced each other 337 times in the history of the rivalry. Vasco has 123 wins, 101 draws, and Fluminense has 113 victories. This season, they have already played three times, with two wins for Fluminense and one for Vasco.

See the results of the last matches:

Statistics

Vasco in the Copa do Brasil

Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil

Probable lineups

Vasco: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Puma Rodríguez; Thiago Mendes, Barros, and Coutinho; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira, and Rayan. Coach: Fernando Diniz

Fluminense: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Nonato, and Acosta; Soteldo, Serna, and Everaldo. Coach: Luis Zubeldía

Refereeing

Referee: Raphael Claus (SP) Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS)

Match details

⚫⚪ VASCO X FLUMINENSE 🟢🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil (semifinal, first leg) 🏟️ Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: December 11, 2025 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM (Brasília time)

Second leg

The second leg will be on Sunday, the 14th, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. Fluminense will be the home team.

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