Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

In a crucial Serie A clash, Vasco da Gama will host Palmeiras in Round 27. The game is set for Saturday, September 22, 2024, at 19:00 GMT. Vasco da Gama is 9th with 35 points from 25 games. Palmeiras is in 2nd place with 50 points from 26 games. As the season moves into a decisive phase, both teams are keen to win. Vasco da Gama wants to strengthen their position in the top half. Palmeiras aims to keep up their challenge for the title.

Vasco da Gama – Form

Vasco da Gama’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last Serie A game against Flamengo ended in a 1:1 draw. Before that, they faced a close defeat to Athletico Paranaense in the Cup. They did manage a 1:0 win over Vitoria in Serie A, thanks to Joao Victor’s goal. Their form has been as expected by bookmakers.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown excellent form lately. They celebrated a 5-0 victory over Criciuma in Serie A, with goals from Jose Lopez and Felipe Anderson. They also secured a 2-0 win against Athletico Paranaense away. Another 5-0 win came against Cuiaba at home, showcasing Estevao’s notable performance.

Vasco da Gama vs Palmeiras – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on June 14, 2024, with Palmeiras winning 2:0. In their past 10 meetings, Vasco da Gama has found it tough to win. Palmeiras has won 6 times, and there have been 4 draws. Most of these games had fewer than 3.5 goals, suggesting a trend of close matches.

Standings

Approaching Round 27, Vasco da Gama is 9th with 35 points from 25 games. Palmeiras is in a strong 2nd place with 50 points from 26 games. There’s a 15-point gap between them, with Palmeiras having a game in hand. Palmeiras is meeting preseason expectations, while Vasco da Gama is striving for a better finish.

Top Scorers

Pablo Vegetti leads Vasco da Gama’s attack with 8 goals. David has added 4 goals from midfield. Adson and Mateus Cocao each have 2 goals. For Palmeiras, Estevao is the top scorer with 9 goals. Jose Lopez has scored 8. Rony and Raphael Veiga have also made significant contributions to their attack.

Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 1.91 for a win. Vasco da Gama has odds of 4.00. Their challenge is heightened by their previous results against Palmeiras and Jair’s injury.

Over/Under Betting

“Over 2.5” goals is priced at 2.05, while “Under 2.5” stands at 1.75. The defensive records and past trends hint that “Under 2.5” might be more likely. Yet, there’s always a chance for a game with more goals.

BTTS Betting

BTTS odds are 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No.” Palmeiras’s recent defensive form suggests that “BTTS: No” could be the expected outcome.

Prediction

Palmeiras has been strong defensively, letting in only 19 goals in 26 matches. Given the head-to-head record, where 9 out of the last 10 games had under 3.5 goals, a similar result is likely.