Grêmio vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: Grêmio needs the victory

The Gaúchos were very close to getting out of the relegation zone but let victory slip against Corinthians with three minutes remaining. Even so, the signs were very positive, as the Porto Alegre side put in one of its best performances in the current edition of the Brasileirão.

Grêmio

The Immortal entered the Neo Química Arena determined to win and scored after two minutes through Rodrigo Ely. In the 25th minute, Corinthians equalized through a penalty converted by Yuri Alberto. In the second half, the home fans expected their team to take control of the game, but instead, it was Grêmio who pressed for a long time in search of a second goal. Finally, in the 76th minute, Villasanti made it 2-1 for the visitors. It looked like victory would not escape the Gaúchos, but in the 87th minute, Argentinian Garro, in a stroke of genius, made it 2-2. The Tricolor now hosts Vasco da Gama in Chapecó in a must-win game. The club's management opted not to play at the Arena Centenário in Caxias do Sul due to the poor state of the pitch. The return to the Arena do Grêmio could happen in August after several months of repairs.

Vasco da Gama

With the cancellation of its match with Cuiabá due to the Mato-Grossenses' game in the Copa Sudamericana, Vasco had more time to prepare for the clash with Grêmio. The Cruzmaltino's last match was in Belo Horizonte against Atlético Mineiro. The Cariocas lost 2-0, and Philippe Coutinho made his first appearance, coming on in the second half. Historically, Vasco da Gama finds it very difficult against Grêmio. The Giant hasn't beaten the Porto Alegre team away since 2006. but this time, it could break that losing streak as the game won't take place at the Arena do Grêmio.

Expert Betting Tips

Vasco da Gama usually struggles when facing Grêmio away. The Cariocas haven't won in Porto Alegre for 18 years, but this time, the game will take place in Chapecó due to the unavailability of the Arena do Grêmio. The Gaúchos will be under intense pressure to win, and Vasco can take advantage of that. Grêmio has more chances to win but to prevent a draw, I'm going for a Double Chance in favor of the Tricolor Gaúcho with a maximum of three goals scored.