CR Vasco da Gama RJvsSC Corinthians SP

Vasco da Gama's New Dawn with Payet

CR Vasco da Gama RJ has been making waves with the recent acquisition of French midfielder Dimitri Payet. His decision to join the club, despite their struggles in the Brazilian Serie A, has brought a fresh wave of optimism. Payet's presence, alongside young talent Andrey Santos, who is on loan from Chelsea and recently called up to the Brazil national team, adds a new dimension to Vasco's midfield. However, Vasco's form remains inconsistent, with notable victories like a 2-0 win against Corinthians and a 4-1 triumph over Sao Paulo, juxtaposed with heavy defeats such as a 1-6 loss to Flamengo. Their home form is particularly concerning, having failed to score in 4 of their 9 home matches this season.

Corinthians' Turbulent Times

SC Corinthians SP, on the other hand, is navigating a period of upheaval. Despite clinching the Campeonato Paulista title, the club parted ways with coach Ramón Díaz after a series of disappointing results. The internal discord, highlighted by Memphis Depay's public criticism of the tactical approach, has not helped their cause. Yet, Corinthians have shown resilience, scoring in their last six matches and maintaining a better recent form than Vasco. Their away record, however, is less than stellar, with only one win in ten matches this season.

Head-to-Head Dynamics

Historically, Corinthians have dominated this fixture, winning 20 of the last 37 encounters. When playing at Vasco's home, Corinthians have secured 7 victories out of 17, with Vasco winning only 3 times. The most common result in these fixtures is a 1-1 draw, occurring four times. However, recent meetings have seen Corinthians come out on top, including a 3-1 victory in their last encounter.

Prediction and Betting Insight

Given the current form and historical dominance, Corinthians are poised to edge this encounter. Vasco's inconsistency, especially at home, coupled with Corinthians' ability to score consistently, suggests an away win is likely. Both teams have shown a propensity to score, with Vasco's Pablo Vegetti and Corinthians' Memphis Depay being key figures. Therefore, a 2-1 victory for Corinthians seems a plausible outcome, with both teams finding the net.