Vasco vs Fluminense: Today’s Lineup and Key Absences (20/10)

On October 20, Vasco will compete against Fluminense at 19:30 (Brasília time) in a thrilling match at the Maracanã Stadium. This contest is part of the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Match Overview: Vasco vs Fluminense
Vasco is currently positioned 9th in the standings with 36 points. They recently secured a 2-0 victory against Fortaleza. Fluminense holds the 7th position with 41 points, also coming off a win—1-0 against Juventude.
Lineup for Vasco
A few key absences affect Vasco’s lineup. Hugo Moura will miss the match due to a suspension resulting from his recent expulsion. Tchê Tchê will return to the midfield after filling in as a right-back in the previous game. Paulo Henrique is back from a successful stint with the Brazilian national team, where he scored against Japan.
- Goalkeeper: Léo Jardim
- Defenders: Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton
- Midfielders: Barros, Tchê Tchê, Philippe Coutinho
- Forwards: Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, Rayan
Manager: Fernando Diniz.
Absences and Suspensions
Key absences for Vasco include:
- Hugo Moura (suspended)
- Adson (injured)
- Jair (injured)
Players under caution:
- David
- Paulinho
- Paulo Henrique
- Robert Renan
Lineup for Fluminense
Fluminense will field the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Fábio
- Defenders: Samuel Xavier, Freytes, Thiago Silva, Renê
- Midfielders: Martinelli, Hércules, Lucho Acosta
- Forwards: Kevin Serna, Agustín Canobbio, Germán Cano
Manager: Luis Zubeldía.
Game Details
This pivotal clash in the Campeonato Brasileiro will take place on:
- Date: October 20, 2025
- Time: 19:30 (Brasília)
- Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Broadcast: Record, Cazé TV, Premiere
This match promises to be a key event for both teams as they strive for points in the league standings.