Vasco da Gama vs Volta Redonda Prediction: Can Vasco da Gama Extend its Winning Form in the Competition?

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 5, Vasco da Gama will take on Volta Redonda at the Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade. According to the table standings of today, Volta Redonda stands 5th with 2 wins and 7 points from 4 games played. On the other hand, Vasco da Gama stands 6th with just a single win and 5 points in the contest so far. The last time these two sides played against each other, Vasco da Gama won (2-4). In that game, Gabriel, Raniel, Nene, and Juniho found the net consistently. For the upcoming fixture, Vasco da Gama will be the home favorite to win. 

Vasco da Gama - Coming off a Win Against Portuguesa (WDDWL)

Going in the matchup, Vasco da Gama is coming off a win against Portuguesa RJ (0-2), in which Nene and Gabriel Pec scored goals. Vasco da Gama is carrying an unbeaten run so far in the competition, which will either extend in the upcoming fixture or come to an end. With a goal scoring average of 1.60 goals per game in home fixtures, Vasco da Gama looks pretty much comfortable defending at home. Moreover, the goals conceded at home have an average of just 0.90, which is also quite reasonable. Hence, Vasco da Gama will back itself to defend, and minimize the goal conceding rate.

Volta Redonda - Coming off a Strategic Win Against Resende (WWLDL)

After losing to Botafogo (1-2), Volta Redonda struck back significantly, winning two back to back games. In the previous game against Resende, Pedrinho, Lele, and Ricardo Sena scored goals. For Redonda the upcoming away fixture will be an important one, as Volta is yet to make a bold statement in its away games. With an overall goal scoring average of just 1.80 goals per game, Volta will look to attack. Goal scorers from the previous outing will be more confident to strike early, and pull off an important win for their side.

Expert Betting Tips

Though Volta Redonda is coming off a fantastic win against Resende, it is unlikely to win against Vasco da Gama. The head to head stats and goal scoring averages depict Vasco da Gama has scored 26 goals at an average of 1.86 against Volta Redonda. Whereas, Volta Redonda has managed to score just 12 goals at an average of 0.86 against Vasco da Gama. Hence, Vasco da Gama will be the favorite to win, and the match total to be over 2.5 goals.

• Vasco da Gama to Win for 1.55
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.27
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.40