Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza prediction and betting tips - July 4, 2024
One of the matches of the 9th round of the Brazilian Championship will be played on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, where Vasco da Gama will host Fortaleza at the "São Januário" arena. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Vasco da Gama
"The Express Train of Colina" finished only in 15th place last season, and nothing has changed in the current season. After 12 matches in the ongoing Brazilian Serie A, Vasco da Gama is in 16th place. The team has secured only three victories and suffered eight defeats in these 12 matches.
In the last Serie A round, Ramon Diaz's team played a home match against one of the leaders, Botafogo, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This draw was their second in the last five rounds, with two defeats and only one victory in this span. Regarding home statistics, the team has secured three victories in seven matches.
Fortaleza
"The Tricolors" have been performing well in recent matches and have climbed to eighth place in the Brazilian Championship standings. In 12 matches, the team has lost only twice, securing five victories. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team is seven points behind first-place Flamengo, but the leader has played one more match.
In their last match, Fortaleza hosted Juventude and secured a 2-1 victory. This win was their second consecutive victory in the championship, and they are unbeaten in four matches – three victories and one draw. In five away matches, Fortaleza has secured only one victory, with two draws and two defeats.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In May, the teams played two matches in the Brazilian Cup, where Vasco da Gama triumphed in a penalty shootout.
- Only in one of the last five matches did both teams score.
- Only in two of the last five matches did the "Total Over 2.5" bet play out.
Vasco da Gama vs Fortaleza Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the home team, though Fortaleza has looked noticeably better in recent rounds. On the other hand, Fortaleza has never won in eight matches at Vasco da Gama's field. Our bet is "Total Under 2.5" at odds of 1.67.
