Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – Match Preview

Vasco da Gama is gearing up to host Fluminense in a crucial Serie A match. This Round 22 game is set for Saturday, August 11th, at 00:30 GMT. Both teams are eager for a win to boost their league positions. Vasco da Gama, currently 11th with 24 points, hopes to use their home advantage to climb the table. Fluminense, in 17th place with 20 points, aims for a victory to avoid relegation. A competitive match is anticipated as they vie for vital points.

Vasco da Gama – Form

Vasco da Gama’s performance at home has been mixed. They won their last match against Atletico GO in the Cup on August 7, 2024, with a score of 1:0. They managed a 2:2 draw with Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A, showcasing their fighting spirit. However, their away performances have been less convincing, with a draw and several losses in Serie A.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has also shown mixed results on the road. They faced a 3:2 defeat against Juventude in the Cup on August 1, 2024. Nevertheless, they achieved a 1:0 win over Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A on July 28. This victory came after a close 1:0 loss to Bahia in Serie A, indicating their unpredictable form away from home.

Vasco da Gama – Fluminense – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on April 20, 2024. Fluminense won 2:1 in Serie A. In their past 10 encounters, Vasco da Gama has won once, and Fluminense has won four times. This shows Fluminense’s slight edge. The majority of their last 19 matches have seen fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating close contests.

Vasco da Gama – Fluminense – Standings

As we approach Round 22, the competition in the middle of the Serie A table is intense. Vasco da Gama is 11th with 24 points from 20 games, aiming for a higher position. They have scored 22 goals but conceded 31. Fluminense is in 17th place with 20 points, having scored 16 goals and conceded 24. Both teams face pressure, especially Fluminense, who have not met pre-season expectations.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – Top scorers

Pablo Vegetti is Vasco da Gama’s leading scorer with 6 goals. In the midfield, David has scored 3 times, with Adson and Mateus Cocao each adding two goals. Lucas Piton has also scored from defense. For Fluminense, Kaua Elias has found the net 4 times. Ganso and Vinicius Lima have contributed 3 and 2 goals, respectively, from midfield. German Cano has scored twice, and defender Marcelo has added a goal, showing Fluminense’s diverse scoring sources.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers are offering odds of 2.50 for Vasco da Gama, 3.20 for a draw, and 3.00 for Fluminense. Vasco’s strong performance at home contrasts with their varied results. Fluminense’s recent improvement could impact the game. With no clear favorite, betting markets like “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” for Vasco, along with “double-chance” for either team, provide interesting options.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – Over/Under Betting

Bookmakers have set the “Over 2.5” goals at 2.25 and “Under 2.5” at 1.615. The history of these matchups and recent games suggest a likelihood of moderate scoring. This makes the “Under 2.5” goals option appealing for those expecting a tightly contested match.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.95, indicating a reasonable chance of both teams scoring. Given the historical data and recent performances, “BTTS: Yes” seems like a likely outcome, with both teams having a track record of scoring and conceding.

Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense – Prediction