São Paulo Vasco da Gama betting prediction

The away team comes to this stage of the Copa do Brasil (8th Finals) after a home draw by (1‑1) and a away win by (0‑1) against Boavista. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 21 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last match, for the Serie B, they got a home win against Guarani by (4‑1). In the last 10 away matches Vasco da Gama has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Vasco da Gama is not one of the favorites for the Copa do Brasil title, but this can serve as a motivation for them. This is said because the team doesn't play with the pressure of being champion, despite knowing that financially it would be wonderful to keep the cup. The competition is still in the round of 16 and they have to keep their feet on the ground. As they will face São Paulo away from home, their posture should be defensive and exploring speed and aerial plays to try to surprise. The ideal is that they can at least draw, because that way they would arrive more quietly at the second leg match.

Confirmed Lineup: Vanderlei, Zeca, Leandro Castán, Ernando, Léo Matos, Matías Galarza Fonda, Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Pec, Marquinhos Gabriel, Léo Jabá, Germán Cano.
Coach: F. Diniz Silva.