Vasco and Corinthians compete for the Copa do Brasil title this Sunday, at 6 p.m., at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the grand final. After the goalless draw in the first leg, in São Paulo, we expect an open duel, in which any victory guarantees the cup. Faced with this scenario, the question arises: who can be decisive in the confrontation? Looking at the figures, certain names appear as likely protagonists.
In the recent history of the confrontation, Vasco has two players who stand out for their performance against their rival. Puma Rodríguez and Vegetti scored two goals each in six games against Corinthians, achieving a success rate of 33%. Although he is a reserve, the Argentine center forward is the team’s top scorer this season, with 27 goals in 64 matches.
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On the Corinthians side, the numbers attract even more attention. Gustavo Henrique and Rodrigo Garro have an excellent record against Vasco: both have scored two goals in just three games, with a success rate of 66%. Garro, the midfielder responsible for creation, generally appears well in big matches, while Gustavo Henrique proves to be an important weapon on set pieces. This season, the main black and white scorer is Yuri Alberto, who has scored 18 goals in 57 matches and appears as the biggest goal prospect in the decider.
The recent record between the teams shows a balance, but with busy matches. In the most recent duel, in the first match of the 2025 Copa do Brasil final, Vasco and Corinthians drew 0-0. In the 2025 Brasileirão, Corinthians won 3–2 at São Januário, with goals from Maycon, Gui Negão and Gustavo Henrique, while Vegetti and Rayan scored for Vasco. Still in the same edition of the championship, Timão won 3-0 at home, with goals from Yuri Alberto, Memphis Depay and João Victor, on the counter.
In 2024, the teams have also had some notable clashes. At the Brasileirão, Corinthians won 3–1, with two goals from Rodrigo Garro and one from Gustavo Henrique, while Puma Rodríguez scored for Vasco. In the other most recent meeting, Cruz-Maltino came out on top, winning 2-0, thanks to goals from Lucas Piton and Sforza.
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