Vasco da Gama vs Vitória Prediction: Both teams need to win

Cariocas and Baianos meet in a duel between teams at the bottom of the Brasileirão table. Vasco is in 17th place with three points, and Vitória is just behind with one point but a game in hand. Both are in the relegation zone. The competition has just started, but being positioned in the Z4 always causes anxiety, so both teams need victories.

Vasco da Gama

The Cruzmaltino lost 1-0 against Athletico Paranaense in the last round. It wasn't a bad performance, considering Vasco had to play almost the entire game with ten players due to Hugo Moura's red card in the 16th minute. The Cariocas suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the Brasileirão, having only won the opening match. It's still unclear who the new manager will be, and in the meantime, Rafael Paiva, the interim coach, will be looking to pick up his first win.

Vitória

The Barra's Lion has yet to win and continues to struggle in the move from the Série B to the elite of Brazilian football. With São Paulo at home, the team was reduced to ten players early, just like Vasco in its last game. In the 7th minute, Wagner Leonardo saw a red card for elbowing an opponent in the face, making it easier for São Paulo to win 3-1. In the next game, the Salvador side will try to repeat its 2021 victory over Vasco at the São Januário. At the time, the Baianos and Cariocas competed in the Série B, and Vitória won 3-0. Condé's team must, however, improve defensively and avoid the gross errors committed in the early rounds of the Brasileirão.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides are struggling and find themselves in a relegation position. Despite four straight defeats, Vasco da Gama plays at home and, therefore, has a better chance of winning. The last time the Giant of the Hill played at the São Januário, it lost 4-0 to Cricíuma, causing the departure of coach Ramón Díaz. The Cariocas will be keen to win to make peace with its fans. I'm going for a Double Chance in favor of Vasco da Gama with a maximum of three goals scored in the match. There's a lot of pressure on the home side, so the chances of a draw are there.