Overview
- Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. Brasília at São Januário, with live coverage on Premiere, Record and CazéTV, and Wilton Pereira Sampaio refereeing with VAR Wagner Reway.
 - Vasco hold a 42–41 edge in points as the league table gains an additional Libertadores berth because Flamengo and Palmeiras reached the continental final.
 - Fernando Diniz is back on the touchline as Vasco enter on four straight wins, including three consecutive clean sheets.
 - São Paulo expect Rafael Tolói and Enzo Díaz to be available, while Luciano and Maik are suspended and Mailton is set to start on the right.
 - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to attend to observe prospects such as 19-year-old Rayan, who returns from a thigh issue with 11 goals in 27 league matches, and right back Paulo Henrique.