Sao Paulo face Vasco da Gama on Sunday, Oct 18 at 5:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Serie A, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Sao Paulo come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Vasco da Gama, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Sao Paulo lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sao Paulo won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sao Paulo a slight edge, but Vasco da Gama are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.