Bitesize Prediction: Vasco vs Athletico-PR – 30/08/24

Competition: Copa do Brasil

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 4/11 @ 1xBet

Two sides who will turn their attention back to Copa do Brasil action in the early hours of Friday, Vasco will welcome Athletico-PR to the Sao Januario.

Starting with the hosts, while Vasco might have spent large spells of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Rafael Paiva’s men have made plenty of improvements this time around. Sat firmly in the driving seat to punch a Copa Sudamericana ticket, the former Palmeiras coach should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they secured a 2-1 victory against Friday’s guests on home soil, the Black Shirts will be seeking a repeat performance here. In fact, Vasco are unbeaten in all of their previous six domestic appearances across all competitions. However, although Paiva’s side might have gained plenty of plaudits from across Brazil’s elite, they are seeking some much-needed defensive stability. It should be highlighted, the Rio de Janeiro-based outfit have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their last eight matchups.

As for the visitors, making an immediate return to losing ways last weekend as they fell to that 2-1 loss at the Sao Januario, Athletico-PR are seeking some much-needed stability. Despite extending on their Copa Sudamericana adventure earlier in the month thanks to a 4-1 aggregate victory against Argentinian outfit Belgrano, the Hurricane have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous five domestic appearances across all competitions. Opening August with an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Bragantino, Friday’s guests have gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Including another 2-1 loss at the hands of Juventude on August 18th, Athletico-PR have seen five of their previous six showdowns finish with both teams finding the net. Likewise, it should be noted, with Martin Varini’s side seeing all of their last 10 consecutive matchups finish with over 1.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Vasco vs Athletico-PR 4/11 for Friday’s Copa do Brasil tie @ 1xBet