Vasco da Gama vs Atletico Goianiense Prediction and Betting Tips | August 6th 2024

Vasco da Gama play host to Atletico Goianiense in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Tuesday. Having played out a 1-1 draw in last week’s first leg, we expect both sides to go all out at the Estádio São Januário as they look to reach the quarter-finals.

Vasco da Gama were left red-faced on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Red Bull Bragantino after giving up their lead in the 89th minute.

Rafael Paiva’s men have now gone four consecutive matches without a win across all competitions, losing twice and claiming two draws since picking up a 1-0 victory over Atletico Goianiense in the Serie A on July 17.

Atletico Goianiense, on the other hand, suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Botafogo in their last Serie A clash at the Stadium Antônio Accioly on Saturday.

Vagner Mancini’s side have now failed to win 13 consecutive matches across all competitions, losing eight and claiming five draws. since June’s 2-1 victory over Fluminense.

Goianiense's last win came on June 16, when they edged out Fluminense 2-1 at the Estadio do Maracana courtesy of second-half goals from Luiz Fernando and Mateo Zuleta.

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Vasco da Gama vs Atletico Goianiense Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 10 wins from the last 18 meetings between the sides, Vasco da Gama boasts a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Atletico Goianiense have picked up just three wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
• Vasco are unbeaten in eight of their last nine home games against Mancini’s men, claiming seven wins and one draw since May 2009.
• Goianiense failed to win their last six games on the road, losing four and claiming two draws since June’s 2-1 victory at Fluminense.
• Vasco are unbeaten in six consecutive home games, picking up three wins and three draws since a 6-1 defeat against Flamengo on June 2.

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Vasco da Gama vs Atletico Goianiense Prediction

While Goianiense will be looking to stop the rot and keep their cup dreams alive, they are in for another tough 90 minutes at the Estádio São Januário. Vasco’s home advantage gives them an upper hand and we fancy them to come away with the desired result.

Prediction: Vasco da Gama 3-1 Atletico Goianiense

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Vasco da Gama vs Atletico Goianiense Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Vasco da Gama to win

Tip 2: First to score - Vasco da Gama (Paiva’s men have opened the scoring in six of their last eight games against Goianiense)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have also been at least five bookings in five of the last six meetings between the two teams)