Vasco vs Flamengo: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Vasco da Gama host Flamengo on Thursday 29 October 2026, kick-off 23:00 UTC, in the Brasileirão (round 33). Vasco have had 8 days of rest since playing Boca (Copa Sudamericana); Flamengo have had 11 after facing Bahia. Vasco are without 2 players (Cauan Barros, Carlos Cuesta); Flamengo are missing 4 (Saúl, Danilo, Giorgian De Arrascaeta and others). Bruno Arleu de Araújo is the referee, averaging 5.6 yellow cards a game against a league average of 4.8.