Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians Prediction: The Cariocas are confident

The surprise win at the Beira-Rio against Internacional may just have been the result Vasco needed. The Cariocas have finally won on the road after six defeats in six games, raising their confidence levels. The Giant is now in 13th place and will want to beat Corinthians.

Inter started the game well, controlling and circling Vasco's area. The Gaúchos created several chances on goal, but they were unsuccessful. In football, teams that miss too many chances often end up being punished, and that's what happened. Adson, in the 61st minute, stunned the home fans, who were hoping to see their team win on its return to the Beira-Rio. Nine minutes later, Lyncon scored from a corner and practically decided the winner. Internacional reduced the deficit in the 80th minute through Bustos and even hit the post in the final minutes, but it wasn't the Colorado’s day. Vasco's interim coach, Rafael Paiva, has been achieving good results and has a chance of staying until the end of the season.

The Timão still hasn't appointed a new manager and is still struggling. This time, Corinthians was easily beaten 3-0 by Cruzeiro at the Mineirão. The home side scored after just 6 minutes through Matheus Pereira, one of the most in-form players in the Brasileirão. Cruzeiro had won every home game at its stadium, and scoring early in the match made the Paulistas' task very difficult. The Miners' second goal on the stroke of half-time decided the winner. Corinthians is in a relegation position and has another game on the road. A second straight defeat won't be good for the players' confidence.

Although the win over Inter has boosted Vasco da Gama's confidence, there is one significant factor to consider. Vasco hasn't beaten Corinthians since 2010. In football, tradition often influences the players' mental state and, consequently, the course of matches. Vasco is the favorite, but a surprise could happen if the game doesn't start well for the Cariocas. Given the history between the two teams and because Corinthians will give everything in this game, I'm betting on a draw.