Vasco da Gama vs Boavista Prediction: Can Vasco Make Efforts and Secure a Spot in Semifinals?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Campeonato Carioca Série A, Matchday 9, Vasco da Gama will play against Boavista at the São Januário Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the contest Vasco da Gama stands 5th with 14 points from 8 matches played, whereas Boavista is at the verge of staying in the relegation zone. Considering the goal scoring form and overall landscape of the league, Vasco da Gama looks favorite for moving towards the next round. In order to secure a seat in the semi-finals, Vasco da Gama will have to win all of its remaining games in the competition. Vasco da Gama and Boavista last played in January 2022 and the match ended in a draw.

Vasco da Gama - Coming off a Clean Sheet Win Against Boavista (WLWWL)

Going in the matchup, Vasco da Gama is coming off a win against Botafogo (2-0), in which Alex Teixeira and Pedro Raul scored goals. Vasco da Gama has won three of its last five matches played in the contest, which is quite terrific. Talking about the goal scoring averages, Vasco da Gama has scored 10 goals in its last 5 outings, averaging at 2.00 goals per game. Hence, we can expect decent performance from the home side in the upcoming matchup against struggling Boavista.

Key Players for Vasco da Gama

• Pedro Raul
• Lucas Piton
• Gabriel Pec

Boavista - Has Lost Four Consecutive Matches (LLLLD)

Going in the matchup, Boavista is coming off four consecutive defeats. In order to escape the relegation, Boavista will have to play out of the ordinary and register wins by reasonable margins. Winning doesn’t seem easy for Boavista, as they have struggled with the scoring and conceding. With just three goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Boavista averages 0.6 goals per game. Hence, Boavista is likely to struggle against the strong home side, which is in decent match form at the moment.

Key Players for Boavista

• Pedro Henrique
• Pablo

Expert Betting Tips

Comparing the two teams on paper, Vasco da Gama certainly leads the head-to-head stats comprehensively. Moreover, it’s quite evident that Boavista has less star and impactful players compared to Vasco da Gama. Hence, I am taking sides with Vasco da Gama to win and secure another win at home. The match total is likely to stand under 2.5 goals and only Vasco to score, as Boavista hasn’t been able to score in three of its last five matches.

• Total Under 2.5 for 2.05
• Correct Score 2-0 for 4.5
• 1st Half = 2nd Half for 3.72