Three valuable points will be up for grabs as Vasco da Gama and Athletico Paranaense square off against each other at Estadio Sao Januario on Tuesday 27 August 2024. View our free Vasco da Gama vs Athletico PR predictions below.
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Vasco da Gama vs Athletico PR predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Athletico Paranaense opened the scoring in five of their last seven clashes with Vasco da Gama.
- Vasco da Gama conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- Less than three goals were scored in five of the last six encounters between these teams.
- Athletico Paranaense are unbeaten in the last four skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Vasco da Gama 0-1 Athletico PR
Not only are Athletico Paranaense unbeaten in their last four meetings with Vasco da Gama, but they also did not concede a single goal in the last four clashes between these sides. Given that Paranaense won three of the last four clashes between these teams without conceding, we should expect a similar outcome here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Vasco da Gama
- HOME:11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW:21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY:21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Vasco da Gama have strung up a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with two wins and three draws. They also have a solid record at home, losing just twice in 11 home games this season.
With that in mind, Vasco da Gama are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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Additionally, at least one team blanked in six of Vasco da Gama's last nine matches. Given that this was also the case with the last four encounters between these sides, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another low-scoring affair on the cards?
As we previously mentioned, five of the last six skirmishes between Vasco da Gama and Athletico Paranaense went south of the 2.5-goal marker. Vasco da Gama will hope to put an end to their four-match winless run (D1, L3) against Athletico Paranaense.
Copa do Brasil 30/08/24
Vasco da Gama
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 05/05/24
Athletico Paranaense
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 25/11/23
Athletico Paranaense
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 23/07/23
Vasco da Gama
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 27/12/20
Athletico Paranaense
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Alex Teixeira, Philippe Coutinho, Guilherme Estrella & Paulinho Paula are all sidelined for the hosts with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Jardim (GK), Piton, Leo, Victor, Henrique, Carvalho, Moura, David, Payet, Adson & Rayan.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Vitoria
0
Vasco da Gama
1
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
1
Vasco da Gama
2
Brazil Serie A 27/08/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
1
Vasco da Gama
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
D
Criciuma
2
Vasco da Gama
2
Brazil Serie A 11/08/24
W
Fluminense
0
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico PR preview: Sights set on a Copa Libertadores spot
On the other hand, Pablo and Fernandinho are both ruled out with muscle injuries. Both players are expected to return in mid-September.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Esquivel, Heleno, Rocha, Erick, Girotto, Canobbio, Christian, Zapelli, Cuello & Mastriani.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Palmeiras
2
Athletico Paranaense
0
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/08/24
L
Vasco da Gama
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Copa Sudamericana 22/08/24
W
Belgrano
0
Athletico Paranaense
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
L
EC Juventude
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Player to watch: Pablo Vegetti
Pablo Vegetti opened the scoring in Vasco da Gama's 2-0 victory over Fluminense in his last appearance. He has been in sensational form for the hosts, especially at this stadium. In fact, the 35-year-old has eight direct goal involvements in his last 11 appearances at Estadio Sao Januario. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Athletico Paranaense.
