Santos vs Vasco Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

Vasco currently finds itself in 17th position with 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, totalling 15 points. Their last outing resulted in a 1-1 draw at home against Atletico Mineiro, following a 3-2 defeat away at Mirassol. This team is significantly influenced by home advantage, showing better form in front of their fans, with a record of 1 win, 4 draws, and 10 losses while playing away, having scored 15 and conceded 30 goals. Conversely, at home, they have 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 18 and conceding 12. In the league, Vasco has only managed to secure 4 points from a possible 24 in their last 8 matches as visitors. A recurring final score for their away matches is 2-1, seen in 3 of their 10 games. Their defensive solidity has faltered, conceding goals in 9 of their last 10 fixtures, while their attack remains consistent, scoring in 8 of those 10 matches. Notably, 6 of their last 8 away games have concluded with over 2.5 goals. In the 18 matches in the competition, they have only reversed the situation once after falling behind in the first half.

Vasco finds itself in a challenging situation, currently in the relegation zone and has not won in the league for over two months. The pressure on the team is tremendous, necessitating an urgent response to avoid further decline. To pull off a surprise against Santos, they will need to demonstrate a much more cohesive performance, with improved tactical organisation and attacking efficiency. Acknowledging the difficulty of the encounter, the team will aim to capitalise on any chances to score and initiate a recovery.