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Monday night brings us a relegation battle in the Brazilian top flight when second from bottom Vasco da Gama play host to 16th placed Cuiaba at the Estádio São Januário with Vasco da Gama desperate to break out of a six-match losing streak.

This worrying losing streak includes defeats at home to Santos, Flamengo and Goias and has resulted in dumping Vasco da Gama down near the bottom of the Serie A table where the hosts have earned a meagre six points so far this season with six points also separating them from their upcoming visitors, Cuiaba, and safety.

Results overall have been disappointing for Vasco da Gama in this season's Serie A campaign as they have managed to register just one win throughout the whole of this term, which came in the form of a 2-1 win at Atletico Mineiro but seven defeats in all have thrown Vasco da Gama into early trouble.

The goals market appeals though as three of Vasco da Gama's five home games to date have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Cuiaba's promising four-match unbeaten run in the domestic top flight was brought to an end last time out when they were handed a 1-0 defeat at home to Botafogo and this has left Cuiaba perched precariously just above the relegation zone heading into Monday night's tussle.

Recent wins against Cruzeiro and Goias both by 1-0 margins and both away from home along with points gained in draws with Coritiba and Corinthians have at least helped Cuiaba keep their heads above water and the visitors will be hoping that they can get at least a point out of this upcoming trip to the Estádio São Januário on Monday night.

Results away from home so far this season will actually give Cuiaba cause for some optimism as the visitors have won three of their six away games to date this term, picking up victories on the road at America Mineiro, Cruzeiro and Goias, so the visitors do carry a threat here in this relegation ‘six-pointer'.

Vasco da Gama v Cuiaba Verdict

The prospects for a win for Vasco da Gama on Monday night appear to be slim as the hosts have lost each of their last four games on home soil, while the bigger picture shows Vasco da Gama have won just four of their last 20 home games in Serie A, while 11 of these matches have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Cuiaba have produced some encouraging results on the road this season but goals have also been at a premium as four of Cuiaba's six away games have also seen Under 2.5 goals scored.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.40

Correct score: 1-1 @ 6.50