Vasco da Gama v Athletico Paranaense

Vasco da Gama vs Athletico PR Preview

Just one league position and one point separate Vasco da Gama and Athletico PR prior to this upcoming clash in the Brazilian Serie A at the Estádio São Januário with both teams jostling for places in the Copa Sudamericana for next season, the hosts gained a point last weekend with a 2-2 draw away from home at Criciuma while Athletico PR were dealt a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home by Juventude.

Vasco da Gama bring a three-game unbeaten sequence into this upcoming Brazilian top flight clash having picked up points in draws with Bragantino and Criciuma both in 2-2 stalemates along with capturing an important 2-0 home win against relegation threatened Fluminense, so the hosts will fancy their chances of extending this unbeaten run at their Estádio São Januário.

Following a dismal spell of results previously in the domestic top flight which produced just two wins from their preceding 12 league matches which also included slipping to eight defeats in the process, Vasco da Gama have turned things around in recent times.

Rafael Paiva's side have suffered just two defeats in their last 10 league matches while also collecting five wins as well, and five of Vasco da Gama's last 10 home games have also resulted in both teams scoring.

Athletico PR may occupy one league position and one point higher than their upcoming hosts, Vasco da Gama, but recent results have not been kind to the visitors as they have slumped to four defeats within their last six matches overall in Serie A while the bigger picture shows Athletico PR have managed to capture just three wins in their last 13 matches overall in the domestic top flight.

Victories against the likes of Vitoria, Atletico GO and Cuiaba have been outweighed by also being dealt six defeats along with being involved in four stalemates as well, and although all three aforementioned wins were gathered on their travels, the straight win market should be avoided here.

Instead, nine of Athletico PR's last 13 games have also resulted in both teams scoring and this looks the most likely outcome between two sides who are pushing for a place in next season's Copa Sudamericana.

In addition, Athletico PR have picked up just four wins in their last 17 outings on the road in the Brazilian Serie A which includes a previous 2-0 win away at Palmeiras but seven defeats within this period underlines the visitors' problems on their travels, but Athletico PR have scored in seven of their last 10 away games.

Vasco da Gama v Athletico PR Verdict

Vasco da Gama and Athletico PR look to be fairly evenly matched prior to this upcoming clash at the Estádio São Januário and both teams to score in a possible score-draw appeals here.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.25

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 6.00