Can Vasco heap more misery on struggling Santos?
Santos FC vs Vasco da Gama RJ - 03/09/2020
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Santos will be aiming to kick-start their stuttering Brazilian Serie A campaign when they welcome Vasco da Gama to Estadio Urbano Caldeira on Thursday.
Santos find themselves languishing in mid-table after losing three of their opening six games this term, with Vasco three points ahead having won three of their five outings.
It’s fair to say that Santos have struggled for consistency so far this year. After beating Bragantino on the opening day, Santos lost to Internacional.
Back-to-back wins over Athletico-PR and Sport Recife followed, but Santos come into this game on the back of successive losses to Palmeiras and Flamengo.
Having said that, Santos boast a strong home record. They have only lost two of their previous 22 home games in Serie A and have won nine of their last 12.
Furthermore, Santos have won by two or more goals in four of their last six league games on home soil. Can they return to winning ways on Thursday?
By contrast, Vasco have only lost two of their last 11 away league games, so they will be confident of getting something on their travels again on Thursday.
Vasco have lost just one of their five league games this term, with victories over Sport Recife, Sao Paulo and Ceara lifting the club up to third place.
Not only are Vasco the second-highest scorers in the division this year (8), but they also boast the second-best defensive record (3). Vasco’s strength at both ends of the pitch is likely to make life hard for Santos.
Head-to-head: Santos have claimed three straight victories over Vasco in Serie A, although Vasco did beat Santos in the cup last year.
Santos’ recent record against Vasco is good, but following a poor start to the season, the home side aren’t expected to cause Vasco too many problems this time around.
Team news: Neither side has any fresh injury concerns to worry about this week, so both managers will be able to field their full-strength starting XI.
Vasco look set to continue their high-scoring start to the season with another big win on Thursday. Santos’ leaky backline is likely to be the home side’s downfall.
Forebet predicts that both teams will get on the scoresheet. However, Vasco are expected to net over 2.5 goals and outscore Santos.
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Away team
Pred
Correct score
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coef.
Br1
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2
1 - 3
2.51
21°
4.50
1.75
3.60
4.50
1
1
-1
2 - 2(1 - 1)
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