The 17th round of the 2026 Brasileirão brings a decisive clash between Vasco da Gama and Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday (24), at Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), marking another important chapter in the championship race.
Where to watch the match
Fans who want to follow the confrontation will have two broadcasting options. The match will be shown on closed channel SporTV and also on pay-per-view platform Premiere, offering flexibility for subscribers who prefer different viewing formats.
Probable lineups
Vasco da Gama should take the field with Léo Jardim in goal, defended by a backline formed by Puma Rodríguez, Saldivia, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton. The midfield will feature Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes and Johan Rojas, while the attacking trio will be composed of Adson, Andrés Gómez and Spinelli. Renato Gaúcho commands the Cruzmaltino team in this crucial round.
For Red Bull Bragantino, goalkeeper Tiago Volpi will guard the goal, with Sant'Anna, Gustavo Marques, Alix Vinicius and Juninho Capixaba forming the defense. The midfield will include Gabriel, Eric Ramires and Herrera, supporting the offensive line composed of Lucas Barbosa, Henry Mosorca and Isidro Pitta. Vagner Mancini is the manager of the Massa Bruta squad.
Competition context
Vasco comes into this match after a 4-1 defeat in the Brasileirão, which left the club in 12th place with 20 points. Beyond the domestic league, the Cruzmaltino team also played the Copa Sul-Americana midweek, suffering a 3-1 loss to Olimpia. With one round remaining in the group stage, Vasco now needs a victory to have any chance of advancing in the continental competition.
On the other side, Red Bull Bragantino is in a more comfortable position in the domestic league. The team defeated Vitória by 2-0 and currently sits in 6th place with 23 points. However, in the Sul-Americana, the Massa Bruta drew 1-1 against River Plate midweek and no longer has chances to qualify for the next phase of the tournament.
Match officials
The referee for this encounter will be Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho, from Pará. He will be assisted by Luanderson Lima dos Santos, from Bahia, and Renan Aguiar da Costa, from Ceará. Rodolpho Toski Marques, from Paraná, will be responsible for the VAR. Official lineups will be released approximately one hour before kickoff.
Fonte: https://olhardigital.com.br
