Vasco da Gama vs Sport Recife
Stadium: São Januário
13.04.2025, 03:00
Vasco da Gama hosts newly promoted Sport Recife in a game where the home side is the favorite. Traditionally, the Cariocas win most of the points in their stadium, while on the road, they struggle. For now, that trend continues even though the league has only just started. In the opening round, Vasco beat Santos 2-1 at the São Januário but was beaten 3-0 by Corinthians in São Paulo last weekend.
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After the heavy defeat against Corinthians, the Cariocas hosted Puerto Cabello from Venezuela for the Copa Sudamericana. The game wasn't easy, but Vasco won 1-0 with another header from Vegetti. The Argentine's aerial ability is, without a doubt, Vasco da Gama's most dangerous weapon. At the end of the match, the demanding Cruzmaltino fans showed their displeasure with the team and coach Fábio Carille. It's not easy being the manager of Vasco da Gama, a club far from its glory days but where the pressure to play well and get results is constant.
Sport Recife
The Lion had a great game against Palmeiras but ended up losing 2-1, somewhat unfairly. It's always subjective to talk about justice in football when what matters is who scores more times, but Palmeiras' second goal, in the 90th minute, came from a very dubious penalty. The CBF punished the referee and VAR a few days later, as the awarded penalty caused indignation among Sport Recife and the media. Sport Recife had drawn away to São Paulo in the opening round, and against Palmeiras, Pepa's men showed their quality again. Against Vasco, the Pernambucanos will try to bring home at least a point, although it won't be an easy mission.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025 
Sport Recife
Serie B 2022
Vasco da Gama
Serie B 2022
Sport Recife
Serie A 2020
Vasco da Gama
Serie A 2020
Sport Recife
Expert Betting Tips
It's tough to win at the São Januário, so Vasco is the favorite against Sport Recife. However, some pressure is on the Cariocas and their coach, Fábio Carille, which could have either a positive or negative effect. I liked what I saw of Sport's team so far, so I don't think a draw should be ruled out. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Vasco, with a minimum of two goals scored in the match.
1X & TO 1.5 for 1.83 at Betway
BTTS - Yes for 2.05 at Bet365
Correct Score 2-1 for 8.00 at 1xBet
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