Criciúma vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: Vasco hasn't forgotten its heavy defeat

Criciúma's 4-0 win over Vasco da Gama in Round 4 was one of the most surprising results of the Brasileirão. That result led to the departure of coach Ramón Díaz, now in charge of Corinthians, and marked the Cariocas' season. Both teams are performing well in the league, but Vasco will want to show Criciúma that the heavy defeat was just a bad day.

Criciúma

The Tiger lost 1-0 in Fortaleza but again proved to be a competitive side. The Cearenses are unbeaten at home and are in excellent form, so the result wasn't surprising. Cricíuma interrupted a run of three games without defeat, but the players' confidence remains high as their performance against the current second-placed team in the league was positive. Tencati's men will try to beat Vasco to stay far from the relegation zone. 

Vasco da Gama

The Giant beat rival Fluminense 2-0 and boosted its confidence. The Cariocas are in 10th place, in a much better position than last season, when they only avoided relegation in the final round. However, things change quickly in the Brasileirão, and it is important to keep picking up points. The relegation zone is six points away, so nothing is guaranteed, as a series of bad results could cause a steep fall in the table. Vasco da Gama can return to the South American competitions if it finishes in at least 12th place, which is one of the club's goals.

Expert Betting Tips

In Round 4, Criciúma thrashed Vasco da Gama 4-0 in Rio de Janeiro in one of the most shocking results of the season. The upcoming match will probably be more balanced, and Vasco will want to rectify that negative result. However, that won't be easy because Criciúma is playing well and has managed to cause problems for teams at the top of the league. Pablo Vegetti, Vasco's top scorer, will miss the game through injury. The Argentine is the soul of Vasco, and the team isn't the same without him. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Criciúma with a maximum of three goals scored.