In the upcoming Matchday 27 of the Brasileirao, Vasco da Gama is all set to face Vitória today at 16:00 (Argentina time) in the historic São Januário Stadium.
Current Form: Vasco da Gama and Vitória
Vasco da Gama, who recently suffered a tough 0-3 defeat against Palmeiras, will be looking to bounce back and secure a vital three points. They have recorded two wins and two draws in their last four matches, managing to score eight goals but conceding seven.
On the other hand, Vitória arrives with confidence after a narrow 1-0 victory over Ceará. Despite some inconsistencies, with one win and three losses in their previous games, they have netted three goals while allowing six past their defense.
Recent Encounters
The last five matches between these two teams have seen Vasco da Gama win twice and Vitória triumph three times. Their most recent clash in this competition dated back to May 10, where Vitória edged out Vasco with a 2-1 victory.
Currently, Vasco da Gama is positioned 14th on the table with 30 points (8W – 6D – 12L), while Vitória sits in 17th place with 25 points (5W – 10D – 11L).
Looking ahead, Vitória will face a historic matchup in their next game against Bahia in the Ba-Vi classic on October 16 at 21:30 (Argentina time), while Vasco da Gama’s upcoming fixtures include a clash with Fortaleza on October 15.
The refereeing duties for today’s match will be in the hands of Fernando Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho.