Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo Prediction: Both teams lost in the last round

Álvaro Pacheco only lasted four games as coach of Vasco do Gama. The team didn't win any match with Pacheco in charge, which made the pressure on him unsustainable. The club's board decided to sack the Portuguese just a month after he arrived in Rio de Janeiro. In the Brasileirão, there isn't much patience to wait for results, and the 6-1 defeat against rival Flamengo on the coach's debut made his job very difficult.

Vasco da Gama

The Giant lost 2-0 in Caxias do Sul against Juventude and again had a poor game. The Gaúchos were the favorites as they had yet to lose at home, while Vasco had lost every game on the road, but the Cariocas should have shown a different attitude. The Cruzmaltino hardly threatened the opponent's goal and showed low confidence. Like last year, the team is again in the relegation zone, and the fans are already bracing themselves for another season of suffering.

São Paulo

After 13 games, São Paulo has finally lost. The fantastic run has allowed the team to qualify for the Copa Libertadores knockout stage and move closer to the top of the Série A table after two defeats in the first two rounds. In addition, the invincible streak formed a strong chemistry between coach Zubeldía, the players, and the fans. A loss had to happen at some point, but few expected to be against Cuiabá at home. The Mato-Grossenses played an incredible game, blocking the attacking actions of the home team right from midfield. The Paulistas weren't inspired and ended up losing 1-0, with a goal conceded in the 82nd minute. Now, it's crucial to beat Vasco and get back on track.

Expert Betting Tips

Vasco is undergoing a turbulent time, full of instability, which affects the team's results. Álvaro Pacheco has only been in charge for four games, and Renato Paiva will take over as interim coach for the second time since the Brasileirão began. On the other side will be São Paulo. The Paulistas have finally lost after 13 games but can return to winning ways at the São Januário. The team will want to react to the defeat, and Vasco seems the ideal opponent. Even so, I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of São Paulo, with a maximum of three goals scored.