Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras Prediction: The king wants to reclaim his throne

The match between Vasco and Palmeiras is a test for the defending champion, who is trying to regain the top spot in the Brasileirão, where it has finished for the last two years. The match will be played in Brasilia for commercial reasons, with at least 60,000 spectators sitting in the stands.

Vasco da Gama

The Giant continues to have a consistent and very positive season. In the last round, Vasco drew with Flamengo at the Maracanã as the visiting team and spoiled the rival's plans. Flamengo scored through captain Gerson in the 72nd minute, unsurprisingly, as Tite's team had control of the game and sent two shots against the posts in the second half. However, in the 87th minute, the Mengão disorganized itself and allowed a counterattack that Philippe Coutinho finished with a diving header, sending the Vasco fans wild. After the 1-1 draw in the Derby of the Millions, Cruzmaltino is in ninth place with 35 points. In the upcoming game, Vasco won't be able to play at the São Januário, which has an unfriendly atmosphere for visitors, making the match against Palmeiras even harder. 

Palmeiras

Palmeiras crushed Criciúma 5-0 to record its fourth consecutive win in the Série A. In its previous home game, the Verdão had also beaten Cuiabá by the same score, so the team confirmed its excellent form. After 18 minutes, the Brazilian champion was already leading 3-0, scoring early in the game as usual. Since being eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, the Paulistas have shown focus and determination in the Brasileirão matches, so Botafogo will have to perform at a high level to keep first place. Vasco is a solid team in defense, but Palmeiras has scored 12 goals in its last three matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are in good form, but Palmeiras is on fire, with four wins in a row and destroying its opponents. Vasco da Gama is a team that defends well, but it won't be easy to stop Estêvão and Flaco López. The match will be played in Brasilia, so the Cariocas won't have a home advantage, which increases Palmeiras' chances. I will bet on a Double Chance for Palmeiras with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.