Vasco DA Gama at Center of Widening Fan Sentiment Gap

# Nashville SC Lead as Korona Kielce Slide (2026-w41)

By Sam Hannan

Vasco DA Gama at Center of Widening Fan Sentiment Gap

Fan mood and recent results told very different stories for several clubs.

Fan Sentiment Index

• Global Average Score: 57.72
• Global Average Delta: +1.28
• Global Volatility Index: 10.51 (Moderate)

Week Takeaway

Fan mood and recent results told very different stories for several clubs.

Snapshot

• Highest Sentiment: Nashville SC (84, +2)
• Biggest Drop: Korona Kielce (-31)
• Most Volatile: Leon (39 swing)
• Highlight Team: Vasco DA Gama

Narrative Divergence

• Vasco DA Gama (proxy -28.2): Narrative proxy divergence measured at -28.20.
• OH Leuven (proxy 25.4): Narrative proxy divergence measured at +25.40.
• Juventus (proxy 23.6): Narrative proxy divergence measured at +23.60.

Biggest Mood Swings

• Korona Kielce (-31): Moved -31 this week with 14 point internal swing.
• Rosario Central (-30): Moved -30 this week with 26 point internal swing.
• Inter Miami (28): Moved +28 this week with 26 point internal swing.

Top 5 Happiest Fanbases

• Nashville SC (84): Week close 84 with +2 change.
• Columbus Crew (84): Week close 84 with -1 change.
• AS Roma (80): Week close 80 with +8 change.
• Brighton (80): Week close 80 with +2 change.
• Twente (80): Week close 80 with -8 change.

Bottom 5 Fanbases

• Eyüpspor (19): Week close 19 with -1 change.
• Sao Paulo (28): Week close 28 with -25 change.
• Lecce (28): Week close 28 with -19 change.
• Estac Troyes (29): Week close 29 with -15 change.
• GO Ahead Eagles (30): Week close 30 with -21 change.

Overreaction Index

Vasco DA Gama showed the largest gap between fan mood and recent results (-28.20).

Highlight Team of the Week

Vasco DA Gama: Vasco DA Gama produced the week's strongest emotional reaction (-27) with a 35-point internal swing. On-pitch baseline outperformed fan reaction, signaling a confidence lag.

League Comparison

• Super League 1: avg sentiment 63.5 | avg weekly delta -2.5
• Premier League: avg sentiment 62.6 | avg weekly delta 3.05
• Major League Soccer: avg sentiment 61.93 | avg weekly delta 3.68
• Ligue 1: avg sentiment 59.06 | avg weekly delta 2.88
• HNL: avg sentiment 58 | avg weekly delta 2.33
• La Liga: avg sentiment 57.84 | avg weekly delta 1.89
• Liga Profesional Argentina: avg sentiment 57.71 | avg weekly delta 2.14
• Eredivisie: avg sentiment 57.57 | avg weekly delta 3.36
• Jupiler Pro League: avg sentiment 57.5 | avg weekly delta 3.17
• Bundesliga: avg sentiment 56.93 | avg weekly delta 1.07
• Serie A: avg sentiment 56.78 | avg weekly delta -0.33
• Pro League: avg sentiment 56.4 | avg weekly delta 8.2
• Serie A: avg sentiment 56.2 | avg weekly delta -1.53
• Süper Lig: avg sentiment 55 | avg weekly delta 1.33
• Primeira Liga: avg sentiment 53.5 | avg weekly delta 0.12
• Liga MX: avg sentiment 52 | avg weekly delta -4.08
• Ekstraklasa: avg sentiment 44.75 | avg weekly delta -14.5

Signature Insight

The overall weekly change was +1.28, but Korona Kielce still swung -31.

Verdict

Verdict: supporters are reacting more strongly to the wider club story than to match results.

Closing View

Vasco DA Gama showed the largest gap between fan mood and recent results (-28.20). Mood may keep shifting quickly until performances and supporter expectations move closer together. Overreaction Index: Vasco DA Gama showed the largest gap between fan mood and recent results (-28.20).