Vasco da Gama vs RB Bragantino Prediction: Vasco faces an opponent in poor form

Vasco da Gama is performing better than expected this season. Two years ago, the Cariocas were in the Série B, and last season, they avoided relegation in the final round. The Giant is in 11th place, currently, despite having had three different managers this season.

The Cruzmaltino got a good result in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16. A one-goal draw in the first leg away to Atlético Goianiense opens up good qualification prospects for Vasco. The Rio de Janeiro side equalized in the 88th minute through Vegetti after being down since the 7th minute. The result is morale-boosting after two straight defeats on the road in the Brasileirão. After three away games, Vasco will return home to try and beat Bragantino in Philippe Coutinho's debut at the São Januário.

The Massa Bruta had an unimpressive first half of the league. The team finished sixth in the Brasileirão last year after being second in the final third of the competition. Bragantino is in 10th place, and the team doesn't seem so strong compared to last season. Red Bull lost its previous two games and also some confidence. The home defeat to Fluminense was unexpected, and losing 2-0 away to Athletico Paranaense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16 is worrying. Pedro Caixinha's team struggles away from home, and the game with Vasco da Gama is tricky.

Vasco da Gama's fans are very passionate about their team, making it difficult for any opponent to play at the São Januário. Bragantino is not a side that feels comfortable playing away, so the Cariocas are the favorites. Vasco is encouraged by its good result in the Copa do Brasil, unlike Bragantino, whose qualification for the quarter-finals is compromised. A Double Chance in favor of Vasco with a maximum of three goals scored reduces some risk.