Vasco da Gama vs Athletico-PR Prediction: A new version of Vasco expected under Díaz leadership

Experienced Argentine coach Ramón Díaz was chosen to save Vasco da Gama from relegation to the Série B, where the club played last season. Vasco has been struggling, is in 19th place, and has the worst attack in the competition. The club's Board of Directors has taken advantage of the reopening of the market to reinforce the team. The Chilean Gary Medel is the most resounding name. Athletico Paranaense also signed a Chilean player, Arturo Vidal, to improve the team. The Hurricane is eighth but has had a somewhat uneven campaign. The team from Curitiba, away from home, has only one victory. In theory, Athletico can take advantage of the absence of spectators due to punishment. It remains to be seen what the new version of Vasco will be like with Ramón Díaz.

Only victory matters to the Hill's Giant. The team must take advantage of home games to pick up more points. Vasco has the worst home record in the Brasileirão with just one win and one draw. It will be difficult to stay in the Série A if that does not change. The last time the Cariocas played, they lost to Cruzeiro at home in Round 14. Vasco da Gama did not play in the last round due to the postponement of their game with América-MG, curiously a game between the two worst-placed teams in the league. Ramón Díaz had more time to prepare the team for this important game.

In the last match, Athletico hosted and beat Bahia 2-0. The wonder boy Vitor Roque scored another goal, the eighth in this edition of the Brasileirão. The great hope lies in the future Barcelona player for this match against Vasco. Athletico needs to pick up more points away from home to get out of the mid-table, and the 18-year-old forward could be important in this match. It is not enough to score goals to win games. A team's defense plays a major role in a football game, and Athletico's backline is not an example of solidity. Only seven teams in the league conceded fewer goals. 

It is unknown how Vasco da Gama will perform under their new coach. Being very experienced, Ramón Díaz could positively impact the players who want to show themselves to the Argentine. Outside Curitiba, Athletico has not been great. The Paranaenses have only managed one point in their last four away games. I will use a double chance with Vasco winning and a large goal limit.