Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th August 2024
Vasco da Gama will entertain Fluminense at Estádio Nilton Santos in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. The hosts can’t wait to take their revenge on the visitors.
Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense Preview
The hosts suffered a 2-1 away defeat in their last league action against Fluminense in April. Vasco da Gama humbled Atlético Goianiense 1-0 in their previous outing to end a four-game winless streak in all competitions. They sit in 11th spot tied on 24 points with Criciúma after 19 rounds of matches.
Cruzmaltino finished 15th last season but they appear to be doing better this term mid-way through the campaign. They are unbeaten in their last nine matches at home in all competitions. The last time Vasco da Gama hosted Fluminense, it ended in a 4-2 win in favor of the hosts.
Fluminense sit in the relegation zone in the 17th spot with 20 points. They have won five out of 20 matches, drawing five and losing 10. However, the visitors appear to have put their woes behind them. After a winless streak of 10 matches, Fluminense have maintained a run of four league wins back-to-back.
Tricolor have lost once in their last five clashes with Vasco da Gama and have won once in their last five visits to Estádio Nilton Santos. Fluminense were defeated in their last away meeting but were successful in their previous two. The visitors could leap four places if they claim maximum points.
Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Vasco da Gama have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five clashes with Fluminense.
- Vasco da Gama have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches at home.
- Both sides have met 70 times, with Vasco da Gama claiming 26 wins as opposed to 17 for Fluminense.
- Fluminense have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Vasco da Gama have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Fluminense have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Vasco da Gama – W-D-D-L-L, Fluminense – D-W-L-W-W.
Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Argentine striker Pablo Vegetti has been a top performer for Vasco da Gama this term, with six goals to his name so far. He remains a game-changer.
Fluminense will seek to maintain their recent momentum, aiming for a win while a draw would be their minimum requirement.
Vasco da Gama are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Vasco da Gama 3-1 Fluminense
Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Vasco da Gama to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Vasco da Gama to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Fluminense to score - Yes